A five-year-old girl in Merseyside has said she will donate her toys to children in Ukraine.
Julia Czakon, along with her mum, is asking for donations to support people in Ukraine who are being affected by the devastating crisis following Russia's invasion.
The schoolgirl, based in Southport and born in Cornwall, has expressed care and compassion for those affected, drawing a heart with the Polish and Ukrainian colours in.
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Julia’s mother, Agata Czakon said: “On Thursday there will be a collection to help Ukrainian people, anyone who can help, then please contact me or drop off the items at the Lidl car park in Southport at 6.30pm.
“We need First Aid kits, blankets, bedding, clothes, clothes and other items for babies and children, shoes, utility items, toys, etc. Thank you. The main founder of the collection is the Polonia in Merseyside.
“I decided to organise a collection in the Southport area. We cannot pass by indifferently to the situation as it is happening in Ukraine.
“Who knows - maybe one day we will be the ones asking for help. My country Poland very much supports Ukraine. I would also like some help because I thought it was time to act.
“I believe that the community in Southport will help. Anyone can help - I can't be indifferent - I just can’t.”
Julia is keen to help children suffering in Ukraine, with the Cornwall born girl offering to donate her toys.
Agata said: “Julia is very sad really about what is happening in Ukraine.
“She has got a very big heart. She told me it will be necessary to give her toys to children in Ukraine because she wants to make these poor children happy.
“Every day she is asking me if things in Ukraine are better.”
Anyone interested in helping is being invited to contact Agata Czakon via Facebook or drop off items needed at the Lidl supermarket car park, on Virginia Street in Southport PR8 6RZ at 6.30pm this Thursday (3rd March).
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