I, along with many of you, have been watching the unfolding events in Gaza with mounting horror and disbelief. Tens of thousands of people have been killed, 70% of whom were women and children. Children have had to leave their homes, often separated from their caregivers. Displaced children and families have been taking shelter in Rafah, but the escalation of violence there has left them even more vulnerable. There are no safe spaces in Gaza. Across the region, children are dying of malnutrition, and the risk of famine is growing. 87% of schools have been damaged or destroyed. There are no tents and there are very few shelter and non-food items left for distribution. It's hard to know what to say or do in the face of such events. Everything feels too little, too inconsequential. But we are not completely powerless. We can sign petitions to pressure the government to stop supplying arms to Israel and to demand an immediate ceasefire. We can write to our representatives in government. We can share appeals and information. And we can donate to aid agencies if we're able. Those who know me will know I'm a bit of serial collector, so I'm dipping into my collection of York Ghost Merchants figurines to raffle my most special spook. 100% of the proceeds will go to UNICEF. Despite the horrific situation and the risk to aid workers, UNICEF are in Gaza alongside their partners and local communities to deliver lifesaving supplies and services, including medical care, nutrition support and food, and clean water for drinking and sanitation. The Resident is a very sought-after chap, part of a Black Box edition of 1,000 ghosts which were displayed as part of an installation entitled 'The Residents' in the vaulted basement of Mansion House in York during Ghost Week in October 2021. These ghosts were press-moulded using a clear lime-soda glass, and after cooling and de-moulding the glass was polished at a high temperature (known as fire polishing). The finished ghosts are comparatively resistant to physical damage and have a stunning crystal clear quality. This ghost comes with its original York Ghost Merchants box and certificate of authenticity, as pictured. Thank you for reading!