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Morecambe’s Mazuma Stadium becomes donation centre to help Ukrainian refugees

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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