A CUMNOCK charity helping to raise awareness and understanding of type 1 diabetes in Scotland has been providing vital aid to those affected by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Lochlan’s Legacy was set up in 2020 after Robert Burns Academy pupil Lochlan Murdoch, who has the condition, decided he wanted to help make a difference to others like him.
After listening to the news and hearing about what was happening in Ukraine, Lochlan, always keen to help out others when he can, asked his mum what they could to help this time.
It wasn’t long before Lochlan, mum Lesley and the rest of the Lochlan’s Legacy team were collecting supplies to help people with type 1 diabetes, with a plan for them to be sent to Ukraine.
They have taken in donations of blood testing strips, Haribo sweets, glucose gels, and everything in between.
Lesley said the charity has been blown by the support, with donations still coming from all over the country.
Ukraine appeal 💙Hi everyone! Operation Lochlan's Legacy appeal for Ukraine is underway! Our first load will leave TOMORROW 😍 The load will arrive with Type One Style United with Ukraine on Thursday 💙 Thank you everyone who has donated so far! These essential items will help people living with T1D 💙 massive thank you from Lochlan and all at Lochlan's Legacy 💙
Posted by Lochlan's Legacy on Tuesday, 8 March 2022
“Like always, Lochlan wanted to do something to help,” she told the Chronicle,
“We’ve had great support from a lot of football teams across the country and we’ve had so many donations and they keep on coming.
“We had donations come from Arbroath, Peterhead and other football clubs. My sister did a collection at Raith Rovers and Lochlan did one at Kilmarnock.
“We have pick-up points across the country and that will continue for as long as can. Lochlan’s school are hoping to do collection as well, so we’ve had so much help.
“Our plan is definitely to keep this going for as long as we can, because from what we can see from the news, this doesn’t seem to be ending any time soon, so there will be that need for these supplies.
“Because of how many donations we’ve had, we’re working out the best way for us to send the supplies directly to the people who need them the most.
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“We’re so grateful for all the support we’ve had and we’d love to keep this going.
“We’re sending our first van with supplies on Wednesday (March 9) and we are going to keep it as ongoing appeal for as long as we need.
“We’ll be keeping our social media pages updated about what’s going on, so anyone wanting to help out can check them out”.
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