Driving for Peace, Ukraine
by Ben Stoltman, Karen & Vince Kelly in Invergordon, Scotland, United Kingdom
We did it
On 7th October 2024 we successfully raised £1,715 ( + est. £253.75
) with 42 supporters in 28 days
We are raising funds for the costs of our trip to drive vehicles to Ukraine that will be used on the front line.
by Ben Stoltman, Karen & Vince Kelly in Invergordon, Scotland, United Kingdom
Ben, Karen and Vince are three drivers for the charity Jeeps for Peace. This amazing charity donates second hand 4x4 vehicles to the Ukraine army to be used on the front line. The charity relies on volunteer drivers to drive the vehicles on the extensive journey of 1300 miles from Edinburgh to Ukraine.
Once in Ukraine, the trucks are modified prior to taking out essential food and medical supplies and evacuating civilians and wounded soldiers from the front line.
Ben is donating his truck and will be driving it to Ukraine. Ben`s sister Karen and Vince will be driving one of the vehicles donated to the charity.This will be their second trip. Previously, Karen and Vince covered all their own costs, however over the 5 day trip the costs add up and we are looking for your help to cover some of these. They include ferry crossing, fuel, accommodation and flight home - about £1200 per head.
We are running a couple of fundraisers on Saturday 14th September. A Soup/Tea and Sunflower Garden Tea. These are open to the public by donation so please come and support us if you can.
All donations are so gratefully received and any surplus donations will go direct to Jeeps for Peace to support their future trips.