Glastonbury's VIP ticket draw is raising money for the Tukery-Syria earthquake appeal - over £200k has been donated so far!
Tickets come with variety of experiences, including a once-in-a-lifetime chance to watch a band from the side of the legendary Pyramid stage on the viewing platform.
The DEC Turkey-Syria Earthquake Appeal has so far raised over £74million to support people who survived the devastating earthquake on February 6. Oxfam, together with other members of the DEC and local partner organisations, is delivering aid to people affected by the earthquakes in Turkey andAs part of a coordinated effort, Oxfam is supporting survivors with supplies of food, clean water, and shelter.Danny Sriskandarajah, chief executive officer at Oxfam GB, said: ‘I would like to express our appreciation for Glastonbury’s kind gesture.
Sriskandarajah added: ‘People who have lost everything urgently need vital aid to meet their basic needs while surviving through their grief. The money raised from the raffle of the Glastonbury tickets will provide more families and individuals with emergency shelter, winter kits, water and food.
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