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Families stuck in Ukraine helped thanks to regional title’s appeal

A regional title has helped six Ukrainian families thanks to a fundraising effort by its readers.

Maidstone & Medway Magazine has raised more than £3,000 for the families in the war-torn country after launching an appeal to local businesses and readers.

HTFP reported last month how the lifestyle magazine had started an appeal for donations to aid those in need.

Publisher Rasa Dregva also recalled living in Lithuania prior to the country gaining independence from the Soviet Union in 1990.

MMM April

MMM’s April edition, pictured above, included a special feature focused on Ukraine.

Rasa said: “It is beyond comprehension what is going on and we all need to do everything we can to help Ukraine to regain independence.

“Being able to speak Russian allows me to reach out to those who are the most in need.

“Helping in this manner is very close to all our hearts as it is a unique way of connecting with families in Ukraine. Fundraising can’t get more personal than this route I have chosen.”