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Iʼve raised £10,633 to Purchase aid items and transport for Ukrainian refugees fleeing the conflict.
- Brayton
- Funded on Friday, 12th January 2024
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We're two guys who are shocked and horrified by the unfolding conflict in Ukraine. So much so that we’ve decided we cannot just sit idly by and watch this happen, and feel moved to help as best we can. If you feel the same way, please consider donating to our cause or sharing our message. All contributions, no matter the amount are greatly appreciated.
We next head out on the Jubilee weekend, leaving on the 1st and returning on the 5th of June.
James and Mike have now driven two aid missions to Poland and into Western Ukraine to deliver essential supplies to the refugees there.
They’re raising money to purchase these items needed by the civilians in Ukraine caught up in the war, as well as to fund the travel costs to bring families back. These groups are sadly comprised women and children, as all men of fighting age are required to stay in Ukraine to be called upon to join the defence effort.
The items most recently requested by our contacts at the aid centres we've visited inside Ukraine are:
Buckwheat , Oatmeal, Tea, Coffee, Sugar, Dried fruit & nuts, Energy/fruit/cereal bars, tinned meat & fish, tinned soup or sachets, tinned beans, tinned meat paste/pate.
Wet wipes, baby products (surplus of nappies at present), toothpaste/brushes, talcum powder, baby lotion, washing up liquid, laundry powder/liquid.
Protective glasses, heavy duty work gloves, knee & elbow protection, boots & socks, underwear up to XL (Men's, women's and children's).
We're also coordinating donations of these items in person, if you don't feel comfortable with donating financially. You can find out more or message us on our Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/Yorkshire-Aid-to-Ukraine-100384132622620.
**If we are unable to raise the necessary funds to make one of the 4,000 mile trips (about £4,000) we will self fund the remainder, so that your money will always go towards improving the lives of the Ukrainian civilian victims of this war.
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- 3 years ago
Mike Harding & James Baker
3 years agoIt’s nearly the end of our second trip. This time we got the opportunity to go into Ukraine to donate directly to the people in need. We also picked up a mother and son and brought them back out. We now have 5 mums and 5 kids ( and 3 dogs) in the minibus and tomorrow we get the ferry to the UK for them to be united with there sponsors.
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- 3 years ago
Mike Harding & James Baker
3 years agoWe are heading out to Ukraine next Wednesday night back Sunday Morning, Thursday is a 1000 mile drive to the border, Friday heading just over the border into Ukraine to refugee camps to deliver supplies. Saturday is a 17 hour drive back for the overnight ferry to the UK. We will be bringing back refugees to the Uk this time and it looks like we should confirm at 10 mums & kids with some pets Photo is from last trip, the morning we collected 2 refugee families in Poland and drive them to safe accommodation in the Netherlands
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- 3 years ago
Mike Harding & James Baker
3 years agoArrived in Krakow, Poland after a 14 hour drive
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From the Brethren of the Old Bridlingtonian Lodge 6843
Feb 14, 2023
With our admiration for the extraordinary work you are doing in Ukraine providing aid to schools and safe passage for refugees.
£250.00
Mike Cattle
Jan 13, 2023
£5.00
FERRUM CHAPTER
Jul 15, 2022
£500.00
Ruth Green
Jun 13, 2022
Here's the balance of the fundraising efforts from Inspire Fitness. Keep up the great work you're doing. 👍
£223.00
Debbie Mace
Jun 8, 2022
With our thoughts
£20.00
Mix & Twist
Jun 7, 2022
£150.00
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Jun 4, 2022
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