Thousands of pounds raised by a Worcester cafe have reached Turkey and the moment the money was distributed to buy goods for earthquake survivors has been caught on film.

Mustafa Gocmen, who runs Elgar Coffee Shop in Reindeer Court and is from Turkey, has raised a staggering £2,600.12 for people badly affected by the multiple Turkey and Syrian earthquakes.

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He said he would not have raised as much if not for the people's generosity in Worcester.

Mr Gocmen initially decided to raise money as he attempted to contact a friend living in a village badly affected by the tremors.

He said: "Yesterday I turned on the TV and saw a mum and her son in hospital side by side.

"The boy had lost both of his legs, and to be honest, I had to turn off the TV - it was very sad. 

"I am happy to know the items are going to a good place to help those people."

Thousands of people were made homeless by the massive earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria over two weeks ago.

Two days ago, another earthquake left more people trapped more under rubble.

Many people are packed into crowded tents or lined up in the streets for hot meals.

The support has overwhelmed staff as people have been visiting the coffee shop, not for a drink, but to donate money to help those in need.

Out of the £2,600 raised, various clothes like vest tops, underwear, sandals, medical supplies, and containers to carry fresh water have been brought to Turkey to go to the front line. 

Worcester News: THANKFUL: Various items being loaded into a van to go on the front lines in Turkey.THANKFUL: Various items being loaded into a van to go on the front lines in Turkey. (Image: Mustafa Gocmen)

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Some of the hundreds of items brought to help survivors have been personalised to fit individual needs.

One of these items is a walking stick for a child who has developed a bad limp since the earthquake happened. 

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Those working at the cafe have volunteered all their tips and donated part of their wages to help those in Turkey.  

Mr Gocmen added: "Thank you to all the staff who said they did not want their tips.

"I am so happy with everyone who has come in to say they are upset with what has happened and donated.

"Thank you to Worcester News.

"They have helped everyone help out."

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