Morecambe’s Mazuma Stadium has become a donation point for essential items to help refugees fleeing the war in Ukraine.
Donations are being accepted in Main Reception at the Mazuma Stadium from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, which will then be collected by Co-Chairman Rod Taylor, before being transported to Ukraine.
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To aid the collection process and to avoid any wastage only items on the list of essentials should be donated. Please note that we cannot accept items of clothing unless they are specifically listed below.
The essential items are:
Blankets
Sleeping bags and mats
Thermos flasks
Pillows
Raincoats
New underwear for men, women and children
Toothbrushes and toothpaste
Shower gels, shampoos
Hairbrushes
Instant food
Instant milk for babies
Canned food
Energy bars
Wipes
Nappies
Torches and batteries
Bed linen
Sanitary products
There will also be a bucket outside the Mazuma Stadium on Saturday, ahead of our Sky Bet League One fixture against Cheltenham Town, where the Rotary Club will be helping to raise funds for Ukraine.
Donations can also be dropped off at the Spar shop on Thornton Road.


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