Over £700 raised and £2000 donated for schools stolen iPads

by Gráinne Connolly

A fundraising campaign set up to replace iPads that were stolen from Moat Primary School in Lisnaskea has raised £720 in two days. 

On Sunday night, entry was forced in to the school and a large quantity of iPads were taken. 

These iPads were used on a daily basis for the students learning and were bought through fundraising on behalf of the PTA. 

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Justin Milligan from Belfast Company iPhix set up a 'Just Giving' page to raise funds in order to buy replacement iPads, after already donating £2000 from the company. 

In order to buy new devices at face value, a further total of £6510 pounds is needed. 

Mr Milligan has taken to social media to make others aware of the campaign aswell: 

Weʼre raising £6,510 to Replace iPads for Moat Primary School, Lisnaskea

My company iPhix has donated £2,000 towards this campaign, but a further £6,510 is needed to replace the stolen iPads. We will also be providing the school with iPads at cost price https://t.co/GqnjsOHPFc pic.twitter.com/QhcKWg7Qc6

— iPhix (@iPhix_NI) November 28, 2017

Justin also said: 

"The iPads are an excellent class resource. I believe that education is one of the most important aspects of our lives, it creates the frameworks for our opportunity to succeed.

"We should be providing our children with the best opportunities to thrive, and access to modern technology plays a massive role in a modern day classroom.

"If any parents or friends of the school have any information regarding this burglary, please report to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

"Let's help the school which needs our help to replace the equipment. Any donation you can make, no matter how small is greatly appreciated."

To donate go to the link below: 

https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/moatprimaryipads