- guardian.co.uk, Saturday December 20 2003 02.32 GMT
We are nearly at the close of the third week of our Christmas appeal for nine organisations dealing with domestic violence in this country, and for Médecins Sans Frontières, the medical charity at the frontline in many of the world's conflict zones.
So far you have responded with the same generosity you showed last year. By yesterday morning you had sent £145,562. Just over £100,000 is earmarked for MSF. The average donation is £53.88p but that is pushed up by several hefty contributions. One donor sent £10,000, another £1,500, and six readers donated £1,000.
Our appeal is boosted today by a limited edition T-shirt, designed by Turner prize-winning artist Chris Ofili. Specially created in association with the Institute of International Visual Arts to raise money for Médecins Sans Frontières, the T-shirt is called Hip Heads, 2003. Ofili won the Turner prize in 1998 and was shortlisted this year.
The International Institute of Visual Arts organises events featuring the work of artists from many backgrounds.
Only 230 of the T-shirts are available and each comes with a handmade, numbered certificate. The T-shirts are chocolate brown, hand-cut and machine-embroidered with gold coloured thread. They are 100% cotton and available in small, medium, large and extra large. They cost £85 including UK mainland p&p (recorded delivery).
Please call 0870 066 7986 to order (charges may vary). If not fully satisfied, return in good condition within seven days for a full refund. Delivery to UK mainland only. Please allow up to 28 days for delivery
