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…
Huge thanks to all who donated aid for run 28 – we can’t do this without you! Here’s a few pictures of some of the donated aid from the Brighton area: Tracy Gray, Julie Harris & Veronica (dog food and blankets), Dee Johnson (lots of varied aid!), all at Brass Band Aid for Ukraine. Not…
Hot on the heels of Andy’s run, Run 27 was another run out to Zaporizhzhia! Accompanying Mike this time were Guy, one of our founders from Weeze and Anna Pukas James who is a key fundraiser for us in the North East! Once again, the Ladies of the Brigg Inner Wheel had been busy knitting…
A big couple of weeks for the team as we have 2 vans going out over May and June! Run 26 was a solo run by Andy to Zaporizhzhia – his usual co-driver, Tony, wasn’t able to join him but did an excellent job on the pre run service! Our huge thanks to all who…
My thanks to Rob Clarke for making this short video – please follow him on X: @LNwire and on LinkedIn: @Learning News
On Thursday 18th April, Andy was given an opportunity to talk about our work in Ukraine at the largest Leaning Technology Conference in Europe, held at the Excel in London. Because of the conference theme, Andy focussed on where our work has helped in the continuing education of children in Ukraine. This included: During the…
On the 10th April, we received an urgent special request. James Kaprini, our contact in Zaphorhizia, found himself in need of a 4×4 vehicle due to a catastrophic failure of the vehicle which, for the last 18months or so, has served him well delivering aid to frontline areas. The lack of a vehicle seriously impacted…
Run 25 was another excellent run with both vans involved! Prior to the run, there was a lot of activity at both ends of the country! Thanks to Michael Kobarenko, Mike had a lot of aid donated by Ukrainians In North Lincolnshire ,which was to be delivered to a specific charity in Zaporizhzhia, together with…
Huge thanks to Anna Pukas James and her team of volunteers for facilitating a fund raising event at All Saints Church in Belton today. A massive sum was raised towards our costs of transporting aid over to Ukraine. Our thanks to all those who donated today! We were delighted to have Nick Fletcher MP in…
Run 24 once again visited Zaporizhzhia in South East Ukraine. Because of the new customs rules, we have to be much more detailed in our paperwork and Mike, Annie & Andy spent a weekend compiling an inventory of our current aid located in Winterton to add to what we have in Brighton. Annie was amazed…
