'I've walked those streets.' Angelenos who once called Ukraine home are dropping everything to gather supplies and donations to give back to their homeland.
As the War in Ukraine reaches its second week, with Ukrainians finding their lives threatened on a daily basis, locals across Southern California have put forth a tremendous humanitarian effort to support the suddenly war-torn country – Eastern European roots or not.Garden Grove Man Arrested After Stabbing Roommate, Leaving Him In Critical Condition
, to gathering supplies and donations to aid the ongoing humanitarian and military efforts in Ukraine.to “Stand With Ukraine,” normally meeting in front of Los Angeles County monuments or prominent figure’s offices, like Senator Dianne Feinstein, in hopes of making their cause known and catching the attention of someone who will finally put things in motion to stop the fighting.
Those medical supplies – like tape, gauze, ointments, sanitizers and first aid kits – were all put together to send directly to the front lines of the conflict on Ukraine’s borders.Nick Zaiets boarded an AirFrance flight Sunday with everything he could carry as he headed to Ukraine.Originally from Ukraine, Zaiets’ flight departed from LAX just after 9 p.m. He’s headed to Paris for a connection to Warsaw in Poland, where he will deliver the gathered supplies.
. In light of the ongoing crisis in Ukraine, they’ve banded together to provide resources and support to the frontlines, much like Zaiets.Together, the duo took off for Eastern Europe to lend assistance however they could. They plan to buy three trucks as soon as they get to Poland. First, to bring supplies to the border, and then to transport refugees away from the war zone and into Warsaw. It’s the first of many planned trips, where they’ll return home and gather donations in the meantime, before returning with the same goal in mind – for however long it takes.
Pilyugina’s clients and other locals donated the items to her eye clinics, as well as other donation centers, where they will now be shipped out on Tuesday via a Meest Cargo plane, heading to Europe.
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