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MAD-Aid

The Isle of Wight charity MAD-Aid runs a medical aid delivery programme to Moldova.

Since the war in Ukraine broke out, MAD-Aid have mobilised support and have been responsible for sending several articulated lorries’ worth of aid to Moldova to support Ukrainian refugees

Below are articles mentioning the work of MAD-Aid.

Andy Norman (fourth from left) with members of Odessa Premiere Brass in 2013

29, March 2022·1 min read

Isle of Wight brass bands join forces for special fundraising concert for people of Ukraine

Organiser Andy Norman says, "I had the pleasure of working with young, professional brass players in Odessa in 2013 and it is awful to think that their instruments have now been traded for weapons"

28, February 2022·1 min read

Isle of Wight charity opens Moldovan centre to Ukrainian refugee mothers and children

This Isle of Wight-based charity has opened its centre in Northern Moldova to refugee mothers and children from Ukraine. Here's how you can help

Montage showing wheelchairs, hospice bed, hospital and swimming pool

2, February 2022·1 min read

Isle of Wight charity, MAD-Aid, celebrates ten years of delivering aid

Redistributing equipment to Moldovan hospitals and to disabled individuals saves the NHS and other organisations many thousands of pounds in storage and disposal

30, March 2023·2 min read

Isle of Wight community rallies for Ukrainian refugees: HIWCF and Freemasons’ charity make a difference

HIWCF, partnering with Freemasons' charity, distributes £5,250 to support Ukrainian refugees on Isle of Wight through MAD-Aid and Community Action

Music for Ukraine event with Cat Skellington

5, April 2022·1 min read

Isle of Wight musicians raise £5,500 raised for MAD-Aid, supporting humanitarian efforts in Ukraine (updated)

Musicians gave up their time for free and the audience members were generous with their donations

Students with Victoria and a giant cheque

13, May 2022·1 min read

Isle of Wight students raise more than £1,600 for humanitarian aid for displaced Ukrainians

Both Student Councils came together to support this one charity as they felt so passionately about helping those who are fleeing Ukraine

8, April 2022·1 min read

Isle of Wight’s support for displaced Ukrainians featured on BBC’s South Today

The ten articulated lorries' worth of aid donated by Islanders have made their way to Moldova to help support Ukrainians displaced by the war

22, July 2013·1 min read

MAD-Aid appeal to ‘Push The Wight’

Novel fundraising idea to help raise awareness and funds for this important charity, MAD-Aid

L-R: Tracy Reardon (ECTC Mayor) MP Bob Seely, Victoria Dunford (Founder MAD-Aid), Claire Elderfield (Project Manager) and Chris Ashman, Director for Regeneration, IWC

16, November 2022·2 min read

MAD-Aid charity moves to new premises in East Cowes

Great news for this amazing charity that now offers a variety of community-based activities and services

26, November 2023·1 min read

MAD-Aid invites you to double your impact in the Big Give Christmas Challenge

MAD-Aid's Big Give Christmas Challenge: transform Moldova's children's hospital this festive season

20, September 2022·1 min read

More than £1,000 raised for MAD-Aid charity at end of summer event

The late Queen was remembered at the fundraising event on Sunday where more than £1,000 was raised for the MAD-Aid Charity

6, May 2022·2 min read

More than £6,000 raised for humanitarian aid for those displaced from Ukraine

Three cheers to the organisers who worked hard to make this event a success, and to all those who donated to this fantastic cause

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