Help Ithaca back on their feet
Donation protected
So here we go... 2020 has hit again. This time in the way of a hurricane in Greece. For many people that this page reaches, it is going to hit home as much as it has for us. Many of you will know that amongst others, the little towns of the Ionion islands rely on their summer season not just for summer income but also to keep them going during the winter season where tourism is non existent. Due to the travel restrictions this year, it’s been difficult enough and just as the summer is coming to a close... a Medicane hits.
As ex crew, we used to visit these places weekly and we know how damaging this is to their livelihood and the places we have all fallen in love with. Ithaca has been hit hard and the small towns of Kioni and Frikes especially so.
We want to set up a go fund me for everyone who has enjoyed these quaint harbours to give a little something back and help them as we all know they would help us. If we can all donate a cost of a meal/ few jäger bombs in the bar it will come together to help a needed cause that will likely be otherwise be overlooked due to their size.
Our main aim is to put the money back into the community - employ locals to help with the clean up and rebuild, to hopefully get them back on their feet and before its too late and the season is over!
We all know how welcoming and friendly these guys are... now its time for us to give a little back when its most needed! We understand it’s been a tough year for everyone, but if you can donate as little or as much as you can, it will be greatly appreciated.
We appreciate that the damage is much wider spread however we have decided to initially focus on these small harbours as due to financially they are most likely to be overlooked for any financial aid compared to some of the large ports/harbours. If we reach the goal and we find we can spread the funding further afield then we certainly will!
Fundraising team (2)
Al White
Organizer
Jennifer Wadsworth
Team member