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Stars Auction Treasures for Gaza Students
27 Jul
Summary
- Celebrities are auctioning personal items for Gaza students.
- Auction aims to fund scholarships for UK university study.
- Bidding starts July 27 and lasts for 10 days.
A significant charity auction, featuring over 20 celebrities, is set to raise funds for students in Gaza. The initiative, coordinated by Phoenix Space, begins on July 27 and will run for 10 days, offering a unique opportunity for the public to bid on personally meaningful items donated by stars.
The auction was inspired by the UK government's pledge to assist students from Gaza in pursuing higher education in the United Kingdom. However, these students require fully-funded scholarships to access these opportunities, a need this auction aims to address.
Notable items include a signed photo from Nicola Coughlan, a rare "Harry Potter" book from Paapa Essiedu, and a signed football shirt from Gary Lineker. Other contributors include Brian Cox, Paloma Faith, Maxine Peake, and Vanessa Redgrave, among others, offering diverse items like production hoodies, personal scripts, and jewelry.
Hundreds of students in Gaza have received offers from prestigious UK universities, including University College London and Imperial, for advanced subjects. This auction seeks to bridge the funding gap, allowing these talented individuals to begin their studies.
