Prior to any run, there is a lot of work to do! First up for this run, we had to get the van through an MOT, which included resolving the dpf issue that started on the last run!Huge thanks to Tony and his son Chris for all the work done on the van in preparation…
Before heading out on our latest run, there was the small matter of raising funds for the fuel and ferry etc! Dee Johnson, one of our big supporters, ran a coffee morning for us at the Belmont Centre in Uckfield – an amazing sum of over £800 was raised which, together with our own sale…
Once again, as Tony wasn’t available, this was another solo run by Andy. Huge thanks as always to Medi Tech Trust in Hailsham for their generous contribution of aid – 2 very large pallets of incontinence aids that will help both the Orphanage and the “I Will Help” team in Odessa. Together with aid from…
On the 19th May, Andy set out on a solo run – Tony was not able to join him on this occasion. The first delivery was to drop off another Electric Wheelchair on behalf of East Sussex for Ukraine – this took place in Vinnitsya where Andy met up with Valentyna’s Son and Daughter. Huge…
As Andy is preparing for the next run, here are some updates on the last run which we received after we got back. First up, some videos from our friends at “I Will Help” showing some of our aid being sent out: We also received video from Nataly in Zaporizhzhia: These final videos are for…
I am often asked why we continue to go regularly in vans less than 3.5t – the answer to that will be seen very clearly as the story of this run unfolds. It’s all about our agility to deliver directly to the point of need in a timely manner. For this run, we were transporting…
Run 33 was another run by the Brass Band Aid for Ukraine team with Andy & Tony. Andy went straight from a band rehearsal to pick up Tony and head to Dover for the 0200 ferry to Dunkirk. Prior to the run, we had a meet with the wonderful folks at Medi Tech Trust in…
Preparation for run 32 is well underway! The bulk of the aid this time is heading to a hospital in the Odessa region. The hospital there contacted our friends at Medi Tech Trust who in turn, contacted Help Ukraine 🇺🇦 BAMK UK in Milton Keynes. That led them to our good friend “Wozza” in Folkestone and…
Run 30 was another solo run by Andy as his usual codriver wasn’t available. This was to be a return to places we visited for the first time during Run 29. Before heading to the port, he dropped by our good friend “Wozza” who had aid items destined for Taras the Priest who was to…
Run 29 was planned to be a major step forwards for us in finding new people in Ukraine that need help! We are extremely grateful to Damon “Wozzer” Warren who suggested that we join his extended convoy and get to meet some of his key contacts – an epic trip was envisaged but it turned…
