Marksbury resident and retired agriculturalist, Tim Roberts, is promoting a new crowdfunder campaign. “Give a Jab Marksbury” will support UNICEF’s initiative to deliver Covid-19 vaccines to every corner of the globe.

Tim Roberts, who has worked in Africa, Latin America and many other places throughout his career, is passionate about delivering vaccines where they are most needed.

“Having been to Kenya recently I observed that the people there have adopted a responsible approach to Covid-19 by imposing lengthy travel restrictions, curfews and using masks. However, I was horrified on my return to read that only 13% of the population there have been vaccinated. This means the majority still remain vulnerable to Covid and the whole world is at risk from new variants emerging whilst this situation prevails,” says Tim.

UNICEF will help deliver two billion Covid-19 vaccines for health workers and the most high risk people on our planet. UNICEF will be delivering history and we can all help.

UNICEF is delivering vaccines to 100 low and middle-income countries and a gift of £45 could transport 1,593 doses of vaccines.

The “Give a Jab” initiative for towns, villages and communities in the West Country was launched in Keynsham in December by local folk musician, Helen James and “Give a Jab Keynsham” has raised £910 so far. Since then “Give a Jab Saltford” and “Give a Jab Corston” have been set up by Saltford resident and Ward Councillor, Duncan Hounsell.

“The idea is to bring our communities together by offering help to others as we overcome the struggle with Covid. By donating to this campaign we can show our gratitude for the jabs and boosters we have received and may also be offered in the future.” says Helen.

Contact: [email protected] to set up a Give a Jab crowdfunder page supporting UNICEF.

The newly launched Give a Jab campaign for Marksbury initiated by Tim Roberts can be found at: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/give-a-jab