Local efforts in support of Ukraine ongoing

YORKTON - Efforts to support Ukraine as it faces invasion from Russia continue locally. 

Those efforts have included collecting items to be sent to the war torn country, explained Larissa Van Caeseele. 

At present the group behind the initiative is collecting medical supplies, things such as gauze, bandages, painkillers and similar things, explained Van Caeseele. 

The medical supplies are what is most needed at present, she explained, adding needs change quickly. 

“They’re really struggling to get medical supplies,” said Van Caeseele. 

Locally two ‘loads’ of items have already been collected and shipped, said Van Caeseele, adding materials have included diapers for babies, and items of use to soldiers, such as sleeping bags, mats and flashlights. 

Medical supplies may be dropped off at Holy Transfiguration Ukrainian Orthodox Church Fridays from 6-9, and Saturday and Sunday from 1-4. Weekdays donations are taken at St. Mary’s Church from 1-4, and from 9-noon at Unit H, 132 Broadway Street East. 

For those preferring to donate money Van Caeseele suggested they go to www.ucc.ca where there is a link to a Canada-Ukraine Foundation donation page which has already raised and delivered more than $6 million in aid. 

Locally a fundraising supper for Ukraine is set for April 29, at Tapps Sports Lounge & Grill. 

Tickets are $35, with proceeds going to Okhmatdyt Children’s Hospital in Kyiv, Ukraine. 

The tickets are available at Tapps, SMAK Ukrainian Store, Royal Ford and at Unit H, 132 Broadway Street East. 

For more information on how you may help call 306-621-4036.