Fire stations across Greater Manchester will host a charity car wash this weekend to help raise vital funds for the people of Ukraine. Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service staff have been moved by the unfolding events in Ukraine and want to do what they can to support those fleeing the crisis.
Firefighters, support staff and volunteers will be washing cars on Saturday and Sunday between 10am and 4pm and, in return, they are asking members of the public to make a donation, however small, to support the humanitarian crisis. All of the money raised will be shared with Greater Manchester-based frontline medical aid charity UK-Med, which has launched an emergency appeal backed by the Mayor of Greater Manchester.
Chief Fire Officer Dave Russel said: “The people of Ukraine continue to be in our thoughts during this dreadful time. Although we are thousands of miles away, we stand in solidarity as we do whatever we can to support all those affected by the devastating and tragic events that continue to unfold.
“Greater Manchester is known for its generosity and our firefighters, support staff and volunteers have come forward in their droves to help with the humanitarian crisis. The car washing days are one of many ways the Service is helping this vital cause.
“Please come down to your local fire station this weekend and get your car cleaned while supporting the Ukrainian people and communities. All donations – whatever you can spare – will be welcomed.”
The car wash drive comes as firefighters continue to support local charities with the ongoing humanitarian effort. This has included crews helping with the sorting and distributing of donations at the Bury and Eccles Polish centres, and distributing aid to warehouses in Trafford Park before they are shipped to Poland.
You can bring your car along for a clean, between 10am and 4pm, at the following stations (Wigan and Bolton TBC):
Saturday March 12:
- Moss Side Fire Station
- Wythenshawe Fire Station
- Blackley Fire Station
- Phillips Park Fire Station
- Broughton Fire Station
- Agecroft Fire Station
- Irlam Fire Station
- Oldham Fire Station
- Whitefield Fire Station
- Rochdale Fire Station
Sunday March 13:
- Stockport Fire Station
- Offerton Fire Station
- Ashton-Under-Lyne Fire Station
- Hyde Fire Station
- Withington Fire Station
- Manchester Central Fire Station
- Blakley Fire Station
- Sale Fire station
- Ramsbottom Fire Station
- Chadderton Fire Station
- Costco, Trafford Park (Stretford and Eccles fire crews)
Updates will also be posted on the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service's Twitter account @manchesterfire. To donate to the UK-Med Ukraine Appeal visit: uk-med.org/ukraine-appeal.
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