Fundraising event taking place at St. Margaret's Church
Volunteers with one of the reconditioned ambulances packed with supplies
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On Sunday 19 Feburary at 5pm a group of highly talented Ukrainian musicians will be performing in Putney.
The Concert of Hope for Ukraine is taking place at St Margaret's Church, Putney Park Lane, SW15 5HJ.
All are welcome particularly families hosting Ukrainians in the area.
The concert is free but you are encouraged to make a donation which will go towards funding the Convoy of Hope. It is planned to send six reconditioned ambulances to Ukraine on 5 March, packed with essential provisions.
The charity organised the event is Medical Life Lines Ukraine. It was set up in February last year by a woman from Kazakhstan, who is married to a Ukrainian and is living in Wimbledon. It has already sent out 16 reconditioned ambulances to help the country suffering after the Russian invasion.
As the cold weather continues and the war approaches its first anniversary, these ambulances are desperately needed to replace those lost to enemy action or needed to support the military.
These vehicles will enable smaller NGOs and charities to deliver life-saving humanitarian aid and medical support.
The ambulances arrive in Ukraine filled to the brim with medical and practical aid including dressings and medical tools, PPE, defibrillators, generators, clothes, blankets and even toys for displaced people who have lost everything.
Tickets are required to gain entry to the concert - if you would like any email Sally Strahan as soon as possible - sallystrahan@outlook.com.
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February 10, 2023
