We are Alina🇺🇦, Max🇩🇪, and Madeleine🇺🇸: three friends united over our love of Ukraine. We are raising money to buy necessary supplies to support Ukrainians during the Russian invasion. We have sent two deliveries so far from Berlin to Ukraine, and are planning to send as many as possible.
Our next delivery will take place this Saturday (3/12), as a truck drives from Berlin into Eastern Ukraine, which is where many innocent civilians and brave soldiers are trapped without food, water, power, and defense. All of the money raised will be donated directly to Max to purchase the supplies in Berlin. We have already bought 4 ballistic helmets, which are critical to saving lives, but they are quite expensive (350 EUR) and we need more funding in order to purchase more. This is why we need all of you!
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A note from Madeleine:
I feel very lucky to have visited Kyiv, Ukraine twice last year, which is how Max and I came to know Alina. Words cannot begin to explain the current situation in Ukraine. But they can describe why the city of Kyiv has captured my heart.
Therefore, I am using my startup's blog (aurelje ) as a platform to share why this city and its residents are so special. Because so many people have never had the chance to visit, I am hoping to share my experiences so more can appreciate and support this brave nation. The piece is titled “A Foreigner’s Love Letter to Kyiv”, and you can read it here .
I am tired of feeling helpless, thousands of miles away in Texas, so I am partnering with my friends, Max and Alina, who are hard at work in Berlin purchasing supplies to be driven to Ukraine. Luckily, they are both safe in Berlin but we are doing all we can to support Alina's country and loved ones.
We will post updates as we receive them. Thank you for your support and Slava Ukraini!
Some photos of our progress - we've raised over $2300 so far!
