That’s our 5th aid run complete after 7 days, 4050 miles and 72 hours of driving. In Ukraine, we took aid to Kupiansk which is roughly 5 miles from the eastern front line. It was occupied for more than 6 months and liberated by Ukraine in September. This area was in desperate need of help. The reality of war wasn’t far away. Explosions could be heard in the distance and smoke seen on the horizon. Overall, the trip was a huge success, thank you to everyone for supporting us ❤️🇺🇦

For the fifth aid run, we managed to cram a lot in the van, including enough protein shakes for 4000 soldiers, loads of thermal hats, gloves, socks and base layers, 16 sleeping bags, 800kg of food (including tea, chocolate and biscuits 😉) and an amazing selection of medical aid, including stretchers, chest seals, airway tubes and several boxes of bandages and dressings. Every inch of available space was filled, and we were ready to go.

While in Kyiv, we were shown some of the damage and destruction done in Bucha, Irpin and Gostomel. We met people living there, some of whom never left and are now picking up the pieces. Buildings are being repaired and bridges rebuilt, the overall feeling is a positive one, that the city will move forward and life will return to how it once was. Truly inspiring people 💙💛