My uncle Hugo is travelling to the Greek island of Lesbos for 10 days next week, and he would really appreciate your help.He wants to buy blankets, rain ponchos, children's hats, pants and other essential items needed by thousands of migrants stuck on Lesbos as winter approaches. I have agreed to fork out £10 from my future pocket money to help. I think as well as being a vital donation , it will also go some way to easing the feelings of guilt I have over the entire migrant crisis. Now I'll be able to enjoy my afternoon naps with a clear conscience, knowing that I paid *just* £10, and someone did all the necessary research, travelled out to Lesbos and delivered the aid directly to whoever needed it most. ---------------------------------------------------------------------The way he explained it to me was like this: More than 3,000 people have died so far this year trying to cross the Mediterranean. A four year old and a one year old who drowned off Lesbos on Wednesday have added to that total. Some assume the crisis is improving. After all, media coverage has lessened since last month, when the photos of a young boy lying face down on the beach were published on the front pages of many national newspapers. But, he says, it's actually getting worse - so far this month, 100,000 people have arrived on Lesbos alone , having made the short crossing from Turkey on flimsy, often unseaworthy boats. It's quite easy to think that the whole situation is a lost cause, but he says that there are people on the islands who are doing extraordinary work, and it might be a nice idea if we lent them a little support.
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