CWUHA – THE ANDY KERR PROJECT
This year is CWU Humanitarian Aid’s 30thAnniversary and they have contacted headquarters to advise that they are running a special project in honour of one of the greatest ambassadors for CWU HA Andy Kerr, our former Deputy General Secretary who as you know sadly passed away last year.
Andy helped secure thousands of pounds in funding for the charity as well as the loan of BT vehicles and release for BT/Openreach members to take part in CWUHA Convoys to Eastern Europe. He also secured funding for projects with our partners Medical Aid Delivered-Aid in Moldova. Andy had also shown his commitment by taking part in a convoy to Moldova – a place that was close to his heart.
Therefore, it is very fitting that CWUHA have agreed that their 30th Anniversary Project in Moldova will be dedicated to the memory of Andy.
Working with their partners Medical Aid Delivered-Aid, CWUHA are helping to refurbish a children’s surgery ward in a hospital in Chisinau, Moldova, that cares for children with serious health issues.
The charity is looking to raise £40k to help fund the purchase of new furniture for the ward, new electrical equipment and to provide an indoor play area that will be dedicated to Andy’s memory.
If your branch would like to donate towards this project you can either please send a cheque made payable to ‘CWUHA’ to Carl Webb, CWU Office, 75 Garstang Road, Preston, PR1 1LD, or make BACs payment to the account below:
CWU Humanitarian Aid
Unity Bank
S/C: 60-83-01
Acc No: 20031169
A JustGiving link has also been set up for personal donations: www.justgiving.com/campaign/andykerrprojectcwuha
If you would like more information or would like to raise funds for this project, please contact Julia Upton via Julia.upton1@btinternet.com
Your support will mean a great deal and is a fitting tribute to the work that Andy had undertaken.
Yours Sincerely,
Dave Ward
General Secretary
CWU Eastern No5 Branch 
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