Amanda Holden makes heartbreaking plea to fans

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Amanda Holden has joined the outpouring of worldwide support for the Ukrainian people following Russia's invasion of their country.MORE: Amanda Holden reveals major plans for daughter Lexi once she turns 18The Heart FM star shared an incredibly poignant photograph showing an older lady looking understandably upset as she queues for a blanket from aid workers.WATCH: Amanda Holden shares cute clip with her lookalike daughtersShe wrote: "I feel so saddened and powerless about the situation unfolding in Ukraine.

It's heartbreaking to see truly innocent lives being lost in a place they saw as safe and their home.READ: Amanda Holden reveals extent of Simon Cowell's injuries after latest accidentMORE: Strictly's Motsi Mabuse inundated with support after heartbreaking message"We can try and help by donating to the 'British Red Cross Ukraine Crisis Appeal' where all money raised helps someone affected to get food, medicine, water and shelter.

Tap on the heart to donate."A post shared by Amanda Holden (@noholdenback)Amanda took to Instagram to urge fans to donateHer moving post really resonated with fans with a huge number pledging donations to help the Ukrainian people. "I donated last night," one told Amanda. "At least it's something we can do as individuals no matter how little.

Every penny counts and is needed. So glad you are using your voice to help."READ: Strictly's Nikita Kuzmin inundated with support after sharing 'heartbreaking' postMORE: Holly Willoughby breaks silence following Eamonn Holmes' comments on Phillip Schofield"It's very sad to see innocent lives being taken," a second wrote, and a third revealed: "I donated £120.00 yesterday on behalf of my Dad and I to the British Red Cross.