Boxer Amir Khan leads resource convoy to assist refugees arriving in Greece

Former boxing champion Amir Khan is main an resource convoy to assist refugees arriving in Greece.

The British fighter is placing off from Bolton this morning alongside trucks packed with water, apparel and different vital supplies.
The group purpose to arrive at the island of Lesbos on Friday and Khan will be reachable to distribute useful resource.

Speakme to desirable Morning Britain, the 28-12 months-antique father stated he have been inspired to get concerned by way of the sight of harmless children struggling and loss of life.The motive I truely wanted to help is because i've a touch female myself and that i can not see these kids going thru the pain and their households going through all this heartache," he said.
"these human beings need our help, need our help. It's very unhappy to peer these humans die with starvation."
The convoy has been organised by way of the Amir Khan basis and Penny attraction.
Because the enchantment became launched four days in the past, humans have been donating items to be disbursed to refugees and Khan stated there has been enough to fill seven or 8 vans.A Syrian refugee holding a child in a lifetube swims in the direction of the shore at Lesbos. Credit score: Reuters

Khan praised the "wonderful" support and stated it'd be an emotional moment whilst the crew arrived in Greece.
"it's going to be very sad once I cross there myself and when I see what is taking place," he informed GMB.
"I determined to build extra awareness by using getting concerned myself and with a bit of luck i will be there on Friday handing out meals objects, containers of garments and also life packs to these human beings."
Adeem Younis, Chair of Trustees at Penny enchantment, said the amount of donations were "stunning".
“The items they’ve furnished will make a real distinction, giving humans desire as they take the first step on the path closer to safer lives," he stated.