Funds Raised by Backseat Rally 2023 Sent to Partner Charity ÇOIS

We’re updating you that we’ve sent the funds you’ve donated, a total of €1628 (after deductions by payment processors) to the charity we partnered with in Hatay, Türkiye, Çocuklarımız İçin Söylüyoruz Derneği or ÇOIS on the 15th of January 2024.

Today we commemorate the anniversary of the earthquake which impacted the lives of the people of Turkey and Syria. Your donations will directly impact children in Hatay, whose lives are still impacted by the earthquake.

Your compassion and generosity has made a tangible difference in the lives of these children, and has brought some help to those in need.

Below is a table containing the products and quantity of products that ÇOIS intends to acquire with the funds you’ve graciously donated, which we’ve began receiving the first of the invoices/receipts for and will keep you updated regarding. 

MaterialUnits
Drawing Book, Large200 units
Drawing Book, Small200 units
Dry Paint100 boxes
Crayons100 boxes
Felt Tip Pens100 boxes
Face Paint50 boxes
Finger Paint20 boxes
Fabric10 Metres
Puzzles100 boxes
Colored Cubes Educational Games10 boxes
Rubik’s Cubes25 units
Guess Who? Board Games10 boxes
Sacks10 pieces
Costumes3 units
Hula Hoops100 pieces
Sausage Balloons50 pack
Pencils500 pieces
Red Pencil500 pieces
Erasers500 pieces
Pencil Sharpeners500 pieces
Sugar500 units
(Please note, some of the table may be subject to very minor mistranslations or had brand names adjusted for understanding. Some deviations in product or quantity of products may be made due to extenuating factors such as cost or availability. Thank you for your understanding.)

Thank you for being a part of this. None of our successes would be possible without your generosity, and you’ve helped ease the struggles children in Hatay are facing. 

You can view the work of ÇOIS on their website or their Instagram, where you can stay up to date with the impact your efforts will have made and their fantastic work.

Furthermore, below are some images courtesy of ÇOIS which demonstrates just some of the purchases they’ve made and used since: