Stepping forward fundraising
Saturday, 8 August 2026
- Time
- 10:00 - 15:00
- Venue
- St Mary's Butts, Reading, RG1 7RD
- Price
- £0
Join us this Saturday 8th August from 10am to 3pm at The Minster Church, St Mary’s Butts in Reading for a special Charity Sale in support of Stepping Forward an
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Hadeel is a dedicated nurse in Gaza with a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing Science. She has devoted her life to caring for others, but now struggles to find basic medicine or safety for herself. Supporters in Scotland have raised £20,000 to bring Hadeel to Glasgow University for post-graduate studies but TIME IS RUNNING OUT. A total of £35,000 is needed to cover fees, accommodation, living costs and travel. We are trying to help with our own fundraising to ensure that Hadeel does not miss this vital opportunity to further her studies this September.
Stepping Forward supports the training of professionals in areas related to disability and health issues. Qualified health professionals are essential for supporting the severe and complex health challenges facing the population of Gaza. One in four Gazans has acquired a new disability requiring treatment and rehabilitation since October 2023 (UN 2025). Meanwhile healthcare capacity in Gaza has been greatly reduced with over 1700 health workers killed to date in the same period. Supporting Palestinian health workers to develop essential new skills is a practical way to support communities in Gaza.
Hadeel is a dedicated nurse in Gaza with a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing Science. She has devoted her life to caring for others, but now struggles to find basic medicine or safety for herself. Supporters in Scotland have raised £20,000 to bring Hadeel to Glasgow University for post-graduate studies but TIME IS RUNNING OUT. A total of £35,000 is needed to cover fees, accommodation, living costs and travel. We are trying to help with our own fundraising to ensure that Hadeel does not miss this vital opportunity to further her studies this September.
Stepping Forward supports the training of professionals in areas related to disability and health issues. Qualified health professionals are essential for supporting the severe and complex health challenges facing the population of Gaza. One in four Gazans has acquired a new disability requiring treatment and rehabilitation since October 2023 (UN 2025). Meanwhile healthcare capacity in Gaza has been greatly reduced with over 1700 health workers killed to date in the same period. Supporting Palestinian health workers to develop essential new skills is a practical way to support communities in Gaza.
Venue
St Mary's Butts
12 Castle Street
Reading
RG1 7RD
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