Ukraine Refugee Assistance

In reply to VikkiDp :

Hey, you're back!

I'm not sure what happened either, but I did notice you commented on another thread in this forum that had been attacked by spam-bots.  Due to the new account, it is possible that you may have been accidentally included with that clean up.

If you're ok with it, I would like to send you a private message about crossing the Ukrainian border.  I just had a few questions I thought you could answer, but didn't want to post it in the thread.

Thanks!

In reply to Hungary Bill (Forum Supporter) :

Thanks Bill

i'll be glad to help you - yes, of course - you can text me 

In reply to VikkiDp :

Accidental deletion has happened to the best of us, the forum moderators can be very busy cleaning up spam attacks and sometimes they make a mistake.

Hungary Bill (Forum Supporter) said:

Next up, I had some stickers arrive.  I ordered these a couple weeks ago when I heard a Ukrainian Grandmother say the most bad ass quote I wish I never had to hear (it's the one about how the Russians should all put sunflower seeds in their pockets so something pretty will grow when they... well, you know).

The proceeds of the sale of these were supposed to go to Ukrainian refugees, but how much of the profits and to which organizations they go to, I cant say.  I just liked the sentiment, and wanted to show my support to anyone who might notice it.  I also added GRM stickers, if you guys hadn't noticed.  I figure you're funding this, you deserve the credit
 

The stickers in question were sold by Off Color Decals, a company I have done extensive business with and trust implicitly. If you don't like the skull they also have this one.

Proceeds are going to a small volunteer group called the Hospitallers a non-military medical battalion working in Ukraine.

 

As a fan of Monty Python, I like it.

AClockworkGarage said:

Hungary Bill (Forum Supporter) said:

Next up, I had some stickers arrive.  I ordered these a couple weeks ago when I heard a Ukrainian Grandmother say the most bad ass quote I wish I never had to hear (it's the one about how the Russians should all put sunflower seeds in their pockets so something pretty will grow when they... well, you know).

The proceeds of the sale of these were supposed to go to Ukrainian refugees, but how much of the profits and to which organizations they go to, I cant say.  I just liked the sentiment, and wanted to show my support to anyone who might notice it.  I also added GRM stickers, if you guys hadn't noticed.  I figure you're funding this, you deserve the credit
 

The stickers in question were sold by Off Color Decals, a company I have done extensive business with and trust implicitly. If you don't like the skull they also have this one.

Proceeds are going to a small volunteer group called the Hospitallers a non-military medical battalion working in Ukraine.

 

Oh man the Hospitallers are one of my favorite organizations, how did I not know they were the beneficiary???  Here's a non facebook link for those interested:

https://www.hospitallers.life/needs-hospitallers

Hospitallers" is a volunteer paramedic organization. It was founded by Yana Zinkevych at the beginning of military action in 2014 when Russia annexed Crimea and initiated warfare actions in the South of Ukraine with the assistance of the Russia-quasi-controlled forces.

 

Our key goals are:

• Help to the wounded on the battlefield
• Evacuation of the wounded to the hospitals
• Help in the rehabilitation process
• Transfer of the deceased to the burial site in Ukraine

 

The organization members are volunteers, who provide first medical aid at the frontline with the risk to their lives. For the time being, Hospitallers have completed more than 3000 evacuations.

Hospitallers do not receive support from the government and provide their assistance thanks to collaboration with volunteers and donations.

I'm actually starting a collection today locally that will run for approximately 2-weeks.  On April 9th, I'm scheduled to take any donated items from here in Papa to Warsaw, Poland where I'll meet with one of their members that I've gotten in contact with to take delivery.  From there it will be piped through their shipping network from Poland to wherever they need it in Ukraine.

Here's a list of items we'll be collecting (Straight from their website):

First of all - hemostamorrhagent:

1. Tourniquets for critical bleeding (such as SAT or SICH)
2. Tourniquets for pelvic injuries with bloated cuffs (sam type)
3. Israeli bandages 4", 6", 12"
4. Hemostatic bandages (with X-ray contrastant tape, such as Combat Gauze or Cvicklot)
5. Hemostath sponges
6. Occlusal stickers (with and without valve)
7. Anti-ipical stickers of different sizes by burnshell type, including for the face and torso

You also need:

1.Tires for limbs (sam Splint type)
2. Infusions of sodium chlorine, ringer, HÖC in soft packages (for medruzak glass is not suitable) + systems to them + catheters for intravenous access size G18 or nearby
3. Bone catheters (priority - for staging in the chest, type Fast)
4. IGel sizes 4, 5, 6 (adults)
5. Nasopharyngial tubes (sizes for people of large and medium build)
6. Set for cryotheriotomy (by type Screams)
7. Shields on the eye
8. Decompression needles

List of medicines:

THA (500 mg)
Musketron
Naloxone
Adrenaline
Mezaton
Dexamethasone
Ceftriaxone
Cefazolin
Sodium chloride 0.9% 10ml
Glucose 40%
Dexalgin
Furosemide
Vit C,B1, B6
MgSO4
Lidocaine 2%
Lidocaine 10%
Cordarón
Digoxin
Thiopental
Nospa
Analgin
Atropine
Eufillin
Nitroglycerin
Dimelrol
Heparin
Proselyn
Papaverine
Platafillin
Glucose 40%
Solutions - preferably in soft packaging:
Sodium chloride
Ringer
HÖC
Gelofusin

Consumables:

Tourniquet (САТ, SOF TT, TMT Tourniquet, SAM XT, SICH)

Sam Pelvic Junctional Tourniquet

Sam Pelvic Sling Kendrick Traction Device

Israeli bandage 4" or 6''

Laryngeal masks or I-gel masks size 3-4-5

Cricotomy set

Quicktrach I

4мм Dressing for open chest wounds (Halo Chest Seall, Hyfin Vent, SAM Chest Seals)

Thoracic drainage set type

Pleurocan

Surgical stapler

Intraosseous access

SAM Splint

Spinal board

IFAK MOLLE pouch

Tactical Atraumatic Scissors (for example: North American Rescue)

Permanent waterproof marker

Hemostatic bandages,

Hemostatic Wound Dressings (Quikclot Combat Gauze, NuStat Tactical, OLAES® Hemostatic Bandage, Chito-SAM, Celox Rapid Gauze)

Big abdominal gauze Pads

Hydrogel dressings for burns 10*10 cm, 10*50 cm

ARS Needle Decompression Kit or IV Needles

G14 Vacuum mattress

Eye wash

Nasopharyngeal airway size 28-30-32 or 7-8-9 Oral Airways 8-12 cm, size 2-6

Endotracheal tubes size 7 - 8,5

Suture material nylon mono 3/0 19 mm, 4/0 19 mm

Set of surgical instruments

Intravenous cannula size 14-18

Portable Transport Stretcher

Hypothermia wrap (preferably green on one side)

Individual dressing package Device for removing staples of skin stapler

Venous tourniquet

Hard neck collar

 Gauze (different sizes)

Urine catheter set

Intravenous infusion system

Syringes of different sizes

Equipment:

Oxygen concentrator - 15 pcs
Portable ultrasound machine - 3 pcs
Otoscope/Ophthalmoscope - 3 pcs
Portable cardio monitor - 15 pcs
Mechanical suction - 15 pcs
Infusomat - min. 10 pcs.
Heater for infusion solutions - 15 pcs
AED (defibrillator) - 15 pcs
Ambu bag with a set of masks of 3 sizes (No3,4,5 ) - 15 pcs
Airtraq video laryngoscope - 15 pcs
Pulse oximeter - 60 pcs
Electronic thermometer - 15 pcs
Glucose meter + test strips
Refrigerator (medicine)
Laryngoscopes
Tonometer - 15 pcs.


In the car:
Paracord - 150 m
Large metal carbines - 90 pcs
Mask grid - 15 pcs
Strop - 90 pcs
Reinforced tape - 90 pcs
Suspended lanterns - 30 pcs
Disinfectant 200-500 ml - 15 pcs

Other:

Rapid tests (hepatitis, HIV/AIDS, COVID-19, flu)
Test strips for ketones in urine
Test strips for glucose meters
Condoms

Obviously we can't get a lot of the medicines as they're controlled and would require a prescription, but we'll get what we can.  If anyone wants to get in on the action, just let me know.

(Also, my favorite item is under the heading "other".  Looks like even front line medical staff need some "relief" )

Ok more good news.

Remember the family that took in the three students?  The third has been granted a work/residency permit for the UK and will work "Finance" in the outskirts of London!

They packed up and headed out sometime last week, and the family that took them in now has a family of 5 living with them.  Mom, dad, 15 year old girl, 10 year old boy, and a 3 year old boy.  Unfortunately none speak english or Hungarian this time so communication is difficult.  Yesterday they sent out a request for a bunch of items, clothing being one of them.  Well, sure enough I had a truck full of clothes that could be delivered:

And of course a soccer ball

I dropped them off on my way to work, and will pick up what they don't need or use either tomorrow or the day after.  Anything left after that will go with me to Budapest on this next run and be donated to the Pastor in the 8th district so he can distribute them as necessary at the shelters.

Bill, i got your message, but i can't reply you a private message

It really seems strange - i'll be trying to find information that you need

VikkiDp said:

Bill, i got your message, but i can't reply you a private message

It really seems strange - i'll be trying to find information that you need

awesome, and thank you.  There's no rush.  If you want, you can just reply direct to my e-mail address.  It's willgrow3  and it's @gmail with the .com  (sorry if that's confusing, I dont like to post it all together.  I think it makes it harder for spam to find me this way).

TurnerX19 said:

I posted the sign below at my gallery show Friday morning and had two people react to it, one of Hungarian descent. I suspect both will be contributing from their attitudes.

I've just received the donation from the proceeds of the sale, thank you!

Due to the special nature of this one, I sent it to Mayor Kozma the second it hit my account with a note stating where it came from.

In reply to AClockworkGarage :

I was just actually looking at that site like a month ago, not many choices when it comes to left leaning pew pew things.

East bound and down!

The food, table, and cleaning supplies will be delivered to the student shelter in Budapest tomorrow morning, while the clothes, toys, and bedding will be delivered to our contact in the 8th district who will distribute them to the shelters as they are needed.

I have NEVER had my truck this full before, and was seriously considering taking out the seats to try to make more room

On Saturday we've been invited to visit Mayor Kozma at his shelter in Kisgorbo for an event.  He says they'll have two therapy dogs on site as well as some personal trainers in the gym.  I think it'll be a good opportunity to visit the place and to see how things are going out that way.

Hungary Bill (Forum Supporter) said:

East bound and down!

10-4 and we'll be 10-10 'til we do it again.

Your 4Runner desperately needs a screaming chicken hood decal. Gold, of course. And maybe gold wheels.

Nope, I think a single rubber duck will work better.

AClockworkGarage said:

Nope, I think a single rubber duck will work better.

 

Is that the Ghost Camaro????  

I am 100% sticking a rubber duck in my grill when I get home tonight.  That is awesome, and I can't believe I never noticed that before!

In reply to AClockworkGarage :

it's very funny and very nice 

i want to share with you a few videos

they were make by very talented ukrainian guy

look! how beautiful and amazing my country is

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHeOZLmXxn8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18vr4oiwO7c

if you want to know something about Ukraine you can ask me

In reply to VikkiDp :

I'll have to check those out later tonight, but I did have a question for you:

The Hungarians are famous worldwide for goulas (Goulash).  If we wanted to make the Ukrainian equivalent, what would it be? 

And do you have a recipe for it so we can all give it a try?

Also, I did a thing at the store today:

There was a line at the produce scales so I moseyed on over to the seed section.  I bought every last packet of sunflower seeds Interspar had

Now, I'm not sure if it will be appreciated or even if it's appropriate to add these to the donation we're making to the Hospitallers but I am 100% going to find out. 
 

In reply to Hungary Bill (Forum Supporter) :

oh, hungarian gouliash tastes delicious - i've tasted it in Budapest 

and of course Ukrainian equivalent is borsh 

I advise and recommend you to ask Ukrainian women to cook this for you - it's very very yummy

i think they'll be glad to do it for you or do you want to do it by himself? then i write you a recipe

In reply to VikkiDp :

If you are not familiar that car is the Ghost Camaro, driven by Dansk Jægerkorpset operator Helge Meyer. When relief convoys headed into Bosnia during the Bosnian genocide of the early 90's were being attacked Meyer took it upon himself to build this up-armoured muscle car and make clandestine night time supply runs into the country. 

An example of a single man taking it upon himself to do what good he could. Like the parable of the starfish, it may not make a difference in the large scale, but it matters to that one.

I'd like to think Bill has earned the right to display the rubber duck.

In reply to Hungary Bill (Forum Supporter) :

Bill, about sunflowers seeds

Sunflowers are the one of symbols of Ukraine

so, i think it'll be very nice

sunflower fields along the roads are typical views for the central and south parts of Ukraine 

it looks very beautiful

In reply to AClockworkGarage :

thanks for this incredibly story 

i did't know it

now i understood about the rubber duck

Hungary Bill (Forum Supporter) said:

...Also, my favorite item is under the heading "other"...

The problem is, I'm not sure they make 'em big enough for the front line Ukrainians.

Driven5 said:

Hungary Bill (Forum Supporter) said:

...Also, my favorite item is under the heading "other"...

The problem is, I'm not sure they make 'em big enough for the front line Ukrainians.