Countdown
25 March 2022
In the first week of the Russian invasion, Ciaran the Van Driver and I were chatting on messenger about our mutual friend Paolo who was
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Helping To Deliver Hope for Christmas 2024
A Journey of Hope: Delivering Aid and Joy to Ukraine
On Saturday 14th December 2024, a crew of fundraisers from Brighton and Hove set off on an epic journey to Ukraine, driving a convoy of 4×4 vehicles packed with essential aid and Christmas gifts for children in orphanages.
This mission, led by James Bonallack, is part of Pickups for Peace, an initiative delivering life-saving vehicles and humanitarian aid to those most in need. “Ukraine is under relentless attack,” says James. “These vehicles and supplies are critical for transporting people, medical aid, and equipment.”
This time, alongside three vehicles, the team are delivering medical supplies, spare parts, bivvy bags, and Christmas presents for over 200 children. The mission has been supported locally by Iryna Olyanovska, a Ukrainian living in Brighton who coordinates Stand for Ukraine Brighton and Hove.
Since February 2023, Pickups for Peace has delivered over 525 vehicles filled with vital aid. Ukrainian medic Yuriy Soroka says, “These vehicles save lives. The support is invaluable.”
You Can Help
The need is urgent, and the journey continues. Your support can deliver life-saving aid and bring hope to those who need it most.
The Team at UK4UKR fully support and endorse this special Christmas expedition to Ukraine by James and Pickups for Peace.
To donate directly and support this mission, click here.
A Christmas Gift From YOU To The Children of Ukraine
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The 1st Journey
Mar 25-30 2022
A Good Start
26 March 2022
After a few hours of sleep, I slurped down a cup of tea, and left with my mum to go and pick up the campervan
The Long Road
27 March 2022
We planned to get up “as early as possible”, but to be honest, after not getting to bed until 4am local time, I think anything
The 2nd Journey
Apr 8-12 2022
Off Again
8 April 2022
Well it’s only been just over a week, but it’s once again time to hit the road. Ciaran has kindly lent me his campervan for
Autobahn
9 April 2022
I woke up in the van around 11am. I got out, stretched my legs and walked to the service station, grabbed a coffee and used
Medyka
10 April 2022
I knew Sunday would entail a good 12 hours of driving, so I allowed myself a slight (very slight) “sleep-in” until 8am… of course it
The 3rd Journey
Apr 24-29 2022
All Wheel Drive
24 April 2022
Almost as soon as the 2nd journey was over, we started prepping for the third. The plan — the original plan — was for Ciaran,
Of Mice and Men
25 April 2022
By 10am on Monday morning Bear and I had no news about the 4×4 and whether it had passed its second MOT inspection. For those
Keep on Truckin’
26 April 2022
So it was a early start on the Tuesday morning, and one hell of a drive, all the way from the Texaco services in Belgium
Fetch The Pooch!
May 19-21 2022
Fetch The Pooch!
19 May 2022
It’s quite difficult to get your head around just how hard this despicable Brexit government make it for refugees fleeing the war in Ukraine (or
The Rendez-Vous
20 May 2022
I awoke a couple of minutes before my alarm went off. It’s a weird thing that often happens, and damn useful when you travel as
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