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Weʼve raised £7,555 to buy a Mitsubishi L200 pick up for my friends on the frontline in Ukraine
- Funded on Monday, 3rd April 2023
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Dear friends,
A small group of friends and family have been supporting my close friends that are fighting in Ukraine since the war began, but I need your help to be able to help them, and help them fast.
My friend Yuriy who I met in Kyiv a few years ago, is fighting bravely and leading over 100 soldiers in the 44th Rifle division in the fight against tyranny and oppression. I have supported them by sending a jeep, 30+ walkie talkies, food, medical supplies, winter boots, trench candles, silent generators and sanitary products directly to the frontline, without losing any money through the inefficiencies of bigger organisation (salaries and expenses) with the money going directly to the cause. Literally, we drive everything across the border and post it to where it is needed. It is so much better to know exactly where the support goes, and know that not a single penny is wasted!
They desperately need a Pick up truck to transport the elderly, injured soldiers and civilians, and to bring in supplies to areas without heating or electricity. The conditions include very rough muddy terrain, and so a 4x4 Pick up is the only viable solution. I also want to send them warm clothes for the winter as well as more supplies, which will be packed into the truck and delivered.
I have shared some photos below, including one of the Ukrainian defenders on the front line. Notice the Pot Noodles, Tunnocks Teas Cakes and Walkers crisps, all shipped from the UK. I've also included photos of the Mitsubishi Pajero and its journey to Ukraine, where it was then painted green.
If you can support this cause then you will have our eternal gratitude, and be a part of shaping our future world.







Updates
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10 months ago
Sanath de Mel
10 months agoMany donations from so many people! Thanks everyone! 35 SnugPak Extreme Sleeping Bags 50 Bivvy Bags Coffee Tea bags Crunchy Nut Bars Wet Wipes Fruit and Nut Mix Small bags of crisps Tunnocks chocolate wafers - Donated from Tunnocks! Pot Noodles Instant noodle packs Tinned food inc beans, soups, tuna Bag of hygiene items inc soap, toothbrush, shampoo, tissues Thermal flasks Thermals We could still do with more sleeping bags and Bivvy Bags. If you'd like to purchase off Amazon or eBay (£58 each), please message me and I'll pass over the details
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10 months ago
Sanath de Mel
10 months agoDear friends! I wanted to thank everyone deeply for their very kind support! It's going very well with the fund raising and the donations or products which will be loaded into the L200 I wanted to post an update on the vehicle that I will be purchasing, which is a heavily modified Mitsubishi L200. What caught my attention was the combination Body and Suspension lift as well as the Mud Tyres and much larger wheels, allowing for superior off-road capabilities.
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Lawrence Taylor
Mar 13, 2023
Have a safe trip!
£20.00
Trebuchet
Mar 3, 2023
£100.00
Amrit
Mar 3, 2023
£40.00
Alan Stacey
Mar 2, 2023
Well done Sanath, an amazing achievement!
£100.00
Gray
Mar 1, 2023
Awesome work! Appreciate its a small donation. But, avalanches were formed from snowflakes! God speed all.
£100.00
Anonymous
Mar 1, 2023
£100.00
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Mar 1, 2023
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Sanath de Mel
I am an IT professional with over 20 years experience. You can easily find me on LinkedIn