We've raised our hands.
The following people have all raised their hands to help stop domestic violence this Christmas. You can see some of the messages of support we have already received and look out for your own.
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Amanda LambAmanda
Lamb


"I've raised my hand because domestic violence affects thousands of women in this country."

Janet EllisJanet
Ellis


"I want to help women and their children take back their lives and live a life free from fear and violence."

Ruby WaxRuby
Wax


"I work with women who are victims of domestic violence. Thank God there are places like Refuge I can send them where they can find safety."

Claudia WinklemanClaudia
Winkleman


"When someone is going through hell and they manage to find the will to escape it is vital they find solace and refuge. I support Refuge with all my heart."

Fiona BruceFiona
Bruce


"I fully support Refuge's efforts so I'm raising my hand."

I fully support this fantastic, worthwhile campaign. Great work everybody involved!

Mark Crowford

Thank you to Refuge for helping me and my children in our hellish past.

Anonymous 

I know you and your family may look forward to a brighter future.

Dorothy Elliott

Keep up the good work you do.

M Willey

Wishing a Merry Christmas to all and a happier new year!

R Wilde

Keep up the good work Refuge - Team Hake think you are amazing!!

Christine Hake

Excellent service provider, keep up the good work.

Angela Hodgson on behalf of Morrison PLC

I pray that all who need refuge will have a happy time at Christmas and will feel safe. I do hope that the new year will bring a better quality of life for all those who are going through a tough time.

Elizabeth McCallum

It has been a pleasure working with you. Carry on with the great work.

Rosie Brammer

Merry Christmas to all, and a happy and healthy 2008!

Karen Rothery

Carry on your excellent work.

Victoria Henderson

We wish that you didn't have to exist, but you do. So well done.

Henry Grunwald

please continue to rescue women from violence. Thanks.

anonymous 

I hope you can have a peaceful Christmas free of hurt and pain.

Gavin Helmer

Your organisation is needed more today than it ever was.

Barbara Chant

May peace be with you at this time and forever.

Clive Turner

Never give up hope.

Marietta Jenkins

Carry on giving women and children an escape from brutality.

Paul Platford

Whatever you do for anyone, you do for God. (St.Matthew.25.40.NT)

G Combes

Every blessing on your work.

J Outen

well done!

Z Rossin

Thank you for what you are doing.

Georgina Smith

Be strong, there are better times ahead.

M Hendy

I never knew this would be a reality until it happened...Refuge does a noble cause in helping women in need.

U Vogel

The work you do is vitally important and I wish you every success with your fundraising appeal

K Hindley

Hang on in there and get out - I did - best result!!

Anne Byrne

For all my fellow survivors on the RV board at pandoras aquarium healing from partner rape and battery. We're getting there my friends - we're surviving and thriving together. Hope your holiday season is safe and happy xxx

Anonymous 

I'm raising my hand for domestic violence to stop!

Iveta Hruskova

I've been very, very impressed by everyone at Refuge and by the work you do. Good luck and best wishes from another hand raiser.

Mark Greenwood

No one can ever diminish the light that shines from within.

Valerie Heslop

I'd like to do more!

Andrea Napoli

Women are people too.

Jennifer Coates

Keep up the good work. It's a scandal such things happen in the 21st century!

Christine Hill

Very good you're here to help. Happy Christmas and Happy New Year. All the best for 2008.

Tarik Mansour

God bless you all. Hoping your lives will be easier in the future.

Peter Styler

A token gesture in appreciation of my outreach workers for empowering me with strength to leave a violent relationship; to finally have a happy christmas and a whole new life & family evolving. Thanks will never be enough.

Steph 

Excellent service, you deserve more recognition. This donation is in memory of Amanda Murphy -killed by her partner. Terriby let down by all of us.

Angela Hodgson

My wife and her friend were both abused by their former husbands. The damage is long lasting. Thank you for helping such fine women.

Paul Neumann

I hope this Christmas gives the victims strength to seek Refuge. We'll all raise our hands to help.

Jessica Fellowes

Keep up the good work Refuge! Sorry I could only spare £5. Merry Christmas x

Charlie Tyce

May my little contribution make some persons future a little more positive and comfortable.

Sally Chesson

Merry Christmas Refuge

Rosie Brammer

Good luck with the campaign Refuge and wishing everyone season's greetings and a peaceful new year.

Sarah Bateson

There are few crimes which are as widespread, that claim as many lives, that affect as many families as domestic violence. There is still a long way to go to eradicate domestic violence from our society. I fully support Refuge’s efforts, so I’m raising my hand.

Fiona Bruce, Patron of Refuge

On behalf of everyone at England Netball, I would like to wish you a happy holiday season and a healthy and prosperous 2008. Our hands are whole-heartedly raised in support of Refuge.

Paul Clark CEO England Netball

Domestic violence happens all year round and thousands of women and children live in fear. For many women Christmas is a time of joy, but for women at Refuge or those experiencing domestic violence there is little happiness. Please raise your hand and support Refuge. Your donation will help us reach out and rebuild the lives of so many more women and children.

Sandra Horley OBE, Chief Executive of Refuge