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Chernobyl children say thank-you for your help

Peterborough Today 09 February 2009

By Stephen Briggs

YOUNG victims of one of the worst ever nuclear disasters have said a big thank-you to kind-hearted Peterborough residents.

Hundreds of city folk donated gifts for the children, who still suffer from the fallout of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster 24 years ago…………………..“Every time we visit Ukraine, we find more people who need support. The Chernobyl disaster may have happened 23 years ago, but the dreadful legacy is still being felt today.

“Nine out of ten children have three or more medical problems as a result of the disaster…………………………….Hundreds of people were killed when a huge explosion occurred at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant.

Thousands of people were killed as a result of the blast and radiation poisoning, while millions are still suffering from health problems as a result of the catastrophe.

Chernobyl children say thank-you for your help – Peterborough Today

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