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Bristol appeal for heroes of Grenfell fire
An appeal has been launched for Bristol to rally and help provide respite for heroes of the Grenfell fire disaster.
Growing Futures has already delivered a truckload of donations, collected from people in the city, to victims of the devastating tower block blaze in London that claimed so many lives.
The group, along with campaigners and supporters, is now hoping businesses and individuals will rally once again and help provide a break in Bristol for members of the emergency services and volunteers who have worked tirelessly in the wake of the fire.
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Desmond Brown and volunteers collected two containers of donations for the victims of the Grenfell fire
“We want to show our care and solidarity for the heroes who have given up their time and energy for the victims of Grenfell,” said Desmond Brown, of Growing Futures.
“Many are traumatised themselves by the events, but have continued 24 hours a day since the tragedy to support those less fortunate than themselves. They are in desperate need of some respite. To this end, we are inviting them for a two day break in our wonderful city.”
He hopes people in Bristol will get behind the appeal and help by providing accommodation, transport, tickets to events in the city, or volunteering their time to help.
A fundraising night, Bristol 2gether for Grenfell, is to be held in the Trinity Centre on Friday, August 4.
Featuring a host of local talent, including Sean McCabe, KRUST, DJ Queen Bee, DJ Bunjy, Ujima’s DJ Style and more, the aim of the night is to come together in solidarity with those affected by the fire and raise money for the community of North Kensington.
All artists have agreed to waive their fees and people are asked to spread the word in a bid to achieve the ambitious target of raising £4,000.
Hundreds marched through Bristol chanting ‘Justice for Grenfell’ in the wake of the disaster:
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The London fire also raised a number of concerns about the safety of tower blocks in Bristol, prompting the council and fire service to arrange visits to sites across the city to speak to residents and carry out safety checks.
Mayor Marvin Rees has assured people that if any problems are found, action will be taken.
Read more: Hundreds march through Bristol for Grenfell fire victims
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