Supply Vital Aid to Ukraine with me

Photos by Willa Bury.

Update: I've reached 75% of my goal with 2 weeks left. Purchasing of medical supplies and power storage units has begun.

Update: Just under 50% to my initial goal. Thank you so much to everyone who has already contributed and given words of encouragement. I wouldn't be able to do this without you.

We have just under 4 weeks until departure and next week I'll start purchasing supplies since the initial customs declaration will need to be submitted 2 weeks prior to crossing the border.

Dear Friends and Supporters,

I invite you to join me in sending a powerful message of solidarity and humanity via acts of kindness and practical aid for this year of uncertainty.

Ukraine is facing an extremely difficult period of continuing war and suffering. We don't know when or if the rumored ceasefire will come so its people need our help as much as ever.

Your contribution, no matter how big or small, will help to save lives.

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I plan on traveling to Ukraine from the UK in April in a convoy of 3-4 vehicles and raising funds to purchase a range of supplies including:

A 4x4 truck has already been purchased through generous donations to my co-driver. This vehicle will also be donated when we arrive at our destination in Ukraine and will serve as a field transport/ambulance.

Here is how you can make a difference: You can choose to fund a specific item (for example, “$100 - generator” - please indicate when you donate) or contribute towards the overall cost of this mission.

All funds raised will cover fuel costs and stated supplies only. I will be covering costs for food and accommodation on my own.

The trip is estimated to take 10 days covering 2,500 miles (~4,000km).

I am working with a support network of local and international volunteers to deliver urgently needed humanitarian and medical aid not easily available to those most in need, acting in solidarity with those affected by the ongoing war in Ukraine. I will be providing updates/receipts as much as possible while balancing the need for discretion and security in delivering aid to a country that is an active conflict zone.

Thank you for your support and generosity. If you are unable to donate, please consider sharing this with friends and family who can. If you’d like to know more details, please reach out to me via the contact button on this page. Together, we can bring hope and make a difference for those in need in Ukraine!

Thank you,

Simon Claydon