Ukraine Focus

Hey friends and strangers, I’m going back to Ukraine in May! This time I will be picking up an ambulance in Brussels, Belgium and driving all the way to Kyiv, Ukraine.

The funds from this fundraiser will go directly to the organization I’m doing this trip with - Ukraine Focus.

They have done 12 missions so far delivering ambulances and SUVs full of medical supplies to the Ukrainian Territorial Defense who then bring them to frontline cities and villages in need of aid and vehicles.

Ukraine Focus has a platinum transparency medal from Candid - the highest level a charity can get so you know the money is being spent efficiently and honestly. I will be personally paying all of my flights, gas on the trip, hotels, etc. so all of this money goes directly to the organization!

How will they spend it?

• Ambulance Prep – Equipping the vehicle for the mission ahead.

• Logistics – Covering transport, fuel, and ferry costs to Kyiv.

• Ongoing Support – Any remaining funds go directly to Ukraine Focus to continue their vital work.

If you have any questions feel free to reach out to me! I appreciate all support - even if you just read this far!

My name is Joe Sailor, this May I will be driving an ambulance from France to Kyiv in support of Ukraine Focus, a US-registered non-profit providing critical support to communities in Ukraine that continue to be affected by Russia's devastating invasion. Ambulances for the mission are sourced from across Western Europe, and your donation will go directly to assisting Ukraine Focus in purchasing and equipping the vehicle to immediately render vital aid to the communities of Ukraine that remain under intense strain, saving countless lives and providing essential assistance to Ukraine's overburdened healthcare system.

At this time, support for Ukraine remains as crucial as ever as Russia's full-scale invasion enters its fourth year and peace remains a distant prospect. Any amount you can provide to support my mission, the work of Ukraine Focus, and the Ukrainian people would be invaluable. Thank you for your support, and thank you for supporting the people of Ukraine!

Tom Webb and Gary Kallansrud, just two retired guys in suburban St. Louis who will be making a difference where it is truly needed. That is, in Ukraine. The war still rages on. Bringing an ambulance to people that will use it to save lives is our mission. We can't do this alone, so we are working through, Ukraine Focus, a strong, purposeful charity located in Alexandria, VA. Check them out, click above next to the green checkmark.

Our Mission

We are launching a fundraising campaign to raise money for donating a refurbished ambulance to Ukraine. This ambulance will be equipped with essential medical supplies and state-of-the-art equipment, crucial for providing immediate care to those injured in the conflict.

Why Ukraine Needs Our Help

After three years of invasions and bombings, there is a severe shortage of medical supplies and emergency response vehicles in Ukraine. Hospitals and medical personnel are overwhelmed, struggling to provide adequate care amidst the chaos. An ambulance is more than just a vehicle; it means lives saved by offering timely medical intervention and transportation to those who need it most. Your support will help us make sure that vital resources reach those injured in cities and at the frontlines, where it is desperately needed.

About the Ambulance

The ambulance we aim to donate is not just any vehicle; it is a fully refurbished, modern emergency response unit. It will be equipped with medications and essential life-saving supplies. En route to a nearby hospital, the EMTs will be able to vastly improve survival rates.

Your Contribution and Help to Spread the Word

We hope you'll be able to contribute whatever amount you can, but even if you are unable, you can still support our cause by spreading the word. Share our campaign on social media, talk to friends and family, and encourage others.

Please join us in making a difference as we work to reach our fundraising goal!

I’m Rob Noble, founder of Group Of Humans, a global community that believes in using creativity and collaboration to make a difference. This March, I’ll be driving an ambulance from London to Kyiv as part of Mission 12, supporting Ukraine Focus, a U.S.-registered nonprofit providing critical aid to communities affected by the war.

This journey was inspired by Col. Terry Virts, astronaut and fellow HUMAN, who completed Mission 11 last year. Seeing his dedication to this cause made me want to step up and contribute in my own way.

Why It Matters

The war in Ukraine continues to devastate lives. This isn’t just about delivering an ambulance—it’s about getting life-saving equipment and support to those who need it most. It’s a way to show solidarity and take action, proving that small efforts, when combined, can have a real, tangible impact.

Where Your Donations Go

• Ambulance Prep – Equipping the vehicle for the mission ahead.

• Logistics – Covering transport, fuel, and ferry costs to Kyiv.

• Ongoing Support – Any remaining funds go directly to Ukraine Focus to continue their vital work.

This mission is simple: get help where it’s needed, fast. I’ll be sharing updates along the way so you can see the direct impact of your support.

If you can donate, share this campaign, or just follow the journey—it all helps. Thank you.

My name is Connor O'Brien, from 2016 to 2018 I served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Ukraine, teaching english at a small rural school. I got to see firsthand what an amazing place Ukraine is, and how desperate they are to have a peaceful, prosperous, and independent country. It breaks my heart to see the devastation that Russia's full scale invasion has caused. I have seen places I used to stay bombed into rubble, friends who have become refugees, and former students turned soldiers.

The organization that I'm raising money for, Ukraine Focus, has been doing an amazing job of delivering ambulances to Ukraine to assist with their overburdened medical system. Each ambulance that is delivered to Ukraine saves countless lives, and so I ask you to donate whatever you can. The funds will be used to purchase an ambulance in Western Europe that the organization will then deliver to Ukraine. I really appreciate all support, and thank you for continuing to stand with Ukraine!

Ambulances for Ukraine : Help Save Lives

The ongoing war in Ukraine continues to take its toll.

Our international and united team have joined forces to raise money in support of Ukraine Focus by purchasing ambulances, medical supplies and delivering them directly to the places in Ukraine most in need.

Mission 12 departs from

France and UK to deliver 18 ambulances and 8 SUVs directly to Ukraine next week - March - 2025

After three years of invasions and bombings, there is a severe shortage of medical supplies and emergency response vehicles in Ukraine. Hospitals and medical personnel are overwhelmed, struggling to provide adequate care amidst the chaos.

Every donation will help towards the purchase of ambulances in Europe and further afield for Ukraine. 

The ongoing war in Ukraine has created a dire need for humanitarian and medical assistance. Ambulances are essential in providing life-saving care to those injured in the conflict. By donating, you are directly helping to ensure that vital medical aid reaches those who need it most.

Your donations go to -

Ambulance Prep – Equipping vehicles for each critical mission.

Logistics – Covering transport, fuel, and ferry costs to Kyiv.

Ongoing Support – Any remaining funds will go directly to Ukraine Focus to continue their vital work.

This mission is simple: get help where it’s needed—fast.

We’ll be sharing updates along the way so you can see the direct impact of your support.

If you can donate, share this campaign, or simply follow our journey—it all makes a difference.

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Learn more about Ukraine Focus: www.ukrainefocus.org

Ukraine Focus: 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to addressing the pressing humanitarian and medical needs arising from the ongoing war in Ukraine. Our mission is to provide humanitarian and medical aid to Ukraine using a needs-based, fully transparent approach ensuring the help goes directly to those in most need .

Every contribution, no matter how small, makes a significant impact. Together, we can make a real difference and save lives. Thank you for your support!

Help Us Deliver Life-Saving Aid to Ukraine

Hello friends,

We’re Jan Surotchak and Jason Worlledge—two steadfast believers in the democratic values that grant people freedom and opportunity. As alumni of the International Republican Institute, we’ve dedicated our lives to helping others, and now we have a new mission.

On March 12, we will join #Mission12, a caravan of ambulances traveling from the United Kingdom to Ukraine. This effort, led by Ukraine Focus, a U.S.-registered nonprofit, delivers critical medical aid to communities devastated by war. These ambulances will save lives by providing urgently needed care to those on the frontlines.

We’re asking for your support to help make this mission possible. Every contribution—big or small—helps deliver hope and life-saving assistance to those who need it most.

Learn more about Ukraine Focus: www.ukrainefocus.org

Why It Matters

The war in Ukraine continues to impact lives, even after a peace agreement is reached. This isn’t just about delivering an ambulance—it’s about providing life-saving equipment and support that will improve Ukrainian lives for the years to come. It’s a way to show solidarity and take action, proving that when we come together, even small efforts can make a tangible impact.

Where Your Donations Go

Ambulance Prep – Equipping the vehicle for its critical mission.

Logistics – Covering transport, fuel, and ferry costs to Kyiv.

Ongoing Support – Any remaining funds will go directly to Ukraine Focus to continue their vital work.

This mission is simple: get help where it’s needed—fast.

We’ll be sharing updates along the way so you can see the direct impact of your support.

If you can donate, share this campaign, or simply follow our journey—it all makes a difference.

Thank you for your support. Together, we can save lives.

About us

Jan has witnessed the highs and lows of democracy in Europe over the past 35 years. While progress has largely been positive, the war in Ukraine represents a devastating low point. "Spending time in a bomb shelter with hundreds of children under a school in Kyiv during a Russian—yes, let’s say it, Russian—air attack teaches you a lot about how far we’ve fallen from the ideals of 1989." But despite the challenges, he firmly believes that now, more than ever, Americans and Europeans must stand together to support those fighting for their freedom against those trying to take it away. This will be his third ambulance mission with Ukraine Focus, and he knows firsthand the difference these efforts make.

"If you can help, I’ll make sure our friends in Ukraine know who stands with them. They deserve that."

Jason is a former U.S. Marine who quite by accident made Poland his home 17 years ago: "I was merely passing through and never left." Since 2014, Jason has been supporting Ukrainian democracy, from the streets of Kyiv during the cold winter of Majdan to welcoming Ukrainians to Poland who fled the war. "This isn't a job, its been my passion and my purpose - supporting Ukraine Focus and the Ukrainian people is an extension of that."

Since the start of the full scale war in Ukraine 3 years ago, Andy has been staying informed by listening daily to the English podcast, Ukraine: The Latest by The Telegraph. He learned about a group of volunteers that work to provide assistance to Ukraine. The Volunteer Ambulance Corps is one of these programs. After 11 successful missions, they have delivered nearly 300 ambulances and emergency vehicles. The average life-span of an ambulance on the front lines is 4-6 weeks.

Lakefront Brewery, in Milwaukee, is an active supporter of this cause. They launched the beer label "Putin is a Dick" to raise funds to help purchase ambulances and emergency vehicles. On February 7, the founder of Ukraine Focus visited the brewery to share insight of the mission and to thank Lakefront for their support. We attended this event and discovered that their next mission would be taking place the same time we were already planning a trip to Germany. After extensive research and discussion, we felt called to extend a helping hand. This March, we'll be driving ambulances from Rzeszów, Poland to Kyiv, Ukraine as part of Mission #12, supporting Ukraine Focus, a U.S.-registered nonprofit providing critical aid to communities affected by the war.

Why It Matters

The war in Ukraine continues to devastate lives. This isn’t just about delivering ambulances—it’s about getting life-saving equipment and support to those who need it most. It’s a way to show solidarity and take action, proving that small efforts, when combined, can have a real, tangible impact.

Where Your Donations Go

• Ambulance Prep – Equipping the vehicle for the mission ahead.

• Logistics – Covering transport, tolls, fuel to Kyiv, and registration costs.

• Ongoing Support – Any remaining funds go directly to Ukraine Focus to continue their vital work.

This mission is simple: get help where it’s needed, fast. We'll be sharing updates on Facebook along the way so you can see the direct impact of your support.

If you can donate, share this campaign, or just follow the journey—it all helps. Thank you.

Andy & Jessi

As a former astronaut, Space Shuttle pilot, and International Space Station (ISS) commander who spent over seven months in space, I have a unique perspective on global events, having witnessed them unfold from orbit. Since my return from space, I don’t just look at the world differently; I look at my own role in it differently. I want to do something practical to help people in need, and helping Ukraine get these badly needed ambulances is something tangible I can do. I am incredibly fortunate to be joining a mission delivering ambulances to Ukraine with Ukraine Focus, an NGO based in Washington, DC that has already delivered 224 medical vehicles over the past few years to those in need. One medical vehicle alone saves on average 250 lives, aiding in the evacuation of civilians. Any donations to this incredible group would be greatly appreciated.

Ukraine Focus (as of April 2024) has delivered 171 ambulances to Ukraine. With your help in June we will be delivering 37 more.

Ukraine is currently in dire need of Emergency Vehicles and I am raising money with Ukraine Focus to provide ambulances to the hospitals in need.

I have volunteered to drive an ambulance into Ukraine and deliver to these hospitals.

I am passionate about access to healthcare vehicles for these citizens and would appreciate any donations to this cause or spreading the word of Ukraine Focus.

Thank you!

To learn more about the mission of Ukraine Focus visit their website https://ukrainefocus.org/

Sincerely,

Trent Rasmussen

Why Ukraine?

If freedom has a name — its name is Ukraine.

When we view the destruction that has upended the lives of children and adults, we cannot remain silent or inactive. At Ukraine Focus, we stand in solidarity with the people of Ukraine during this unnecessary, barbaric, and senseless war that was unleashed by Russia.

We are committed to alleviating suffering, providing humanitarian aid, and creating opportunities for a brighter future. Our efforts extend beyond aid as we actively raise awareness and advocate for Ukraine to remain a free, democratic, and independent nation. Through partnerships and global outreach, we aim to make a lasting impact and be a beacon of hope for Ukraine.

Join us on this mission and support Ukraine’s journey towards peace and stability!

Ukraine Focus is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing humanitarian and medical aid to Ukraine. As a registered 501(c)(3) entity, donations made directly to Ukraine Focus are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.