Neighbours horrified by the desperate plight of the people of Ukraine have raised more than £3,200 by offering services for donations for a Red Cross critical aid appeal.

Allan and Alison Gee from Hitchin set up the ‘An Hour for Ukraine’ fundraising campaign last month and have since been overwhelmed with support from the community.

The Comet: Allan and Alison Gee started the 'An hour for Ukraine' appeal via their neighbourhood Whatsapp groupAllan and Alison Gee started the 'An hour for Ukraine' appeal via their neighbourhood Whatsapp group (Image: Alexa Loy)

The campaign began with a post in their street's WhatsApp group - set up originally as a way to support each other during the first national lockdown.

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