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Dear friends,
Since it was started on April 29, 2015,
by Leanne Baulch, the gofundme page
dedicated to Gonçalo Amaral's defence
has collected donations in excess of 50
thousand pounds. These funds have been
transferred to the bank account that is
held by Dr Paulo Sargento and other
friends of Mr Amaral. Less than half of
this amount has been spent on legal
expenses for the defence of Gonçalo
Amaral.
The Paypal account that is associated to
the bank account has received over 6
thousand euro during the same period.
Donations totaling a smaller amount have
also been made directly to the bank
account.
We believe that it is time to close the
gofundme page, as the bank account
currently stands at an amount that seems
largely sufficient to face eventual
future expenses.
As we await the verdict of the Appellate
Court of Lisbon on the appeal that has
been filed by Mr Amaral's lawyer, the
remaining funds will be kept in the bank
account. They will be used if necessary
in the future. Any unused funds will, as
we stated in 2009, be donated to a
Portuguese children's charity.
May we use this moment to wholeheartedly
thank those who have expressed their
support of Gonçalo Amaral's right to an
appropriate defence? Whether you have
contributed financially or by sending a
support message - you have made an
impact. You have made a difference. |
