A convoy of 4×4 vehicles has been delivered to the frontline of the Ukraine war by a group of British farmers and volunteers, Farming Today reports. 100 vehicles have now been delivered across four convoys in total as part of the Pick-ups for Peace initiative.
The vehicles have been sourced from various locations across the UK, and include two ambulances and a caravan. Pick-ups for Peace co-founder Vince Gillingham has pledged to supply a further 100 vehicles to help communities and troops in the worst affected regions of Ukraine.
He told the publication: “Our original aim of sending 100 4x4s to Ukraine by June has been achieved ahead of schedule. We extend our heartfelt thanks to all those who have donated vehicles and funds, and our drivers. Each convoy is getting bigger – there were 66 volunteers in the most recent one – and the momentum behind the charity is awe-inspiring.”
He added: “A dozen of the participants were under the age of 25 and had raised thousands of pounds each to donate and transport a vehicle. Others have given vehicles even though they will struggle to replace them.”
Mark Laird, another co-founder, commented: “Now that we have charity status, we have a stronger platform on which to build, and we are looking to throw the net wide open to all sources of 4x4s. We are deeply grateful to all those who have funded us so far, as well as the 160 volunteers who have driven vehicles.”
The Pick-ups for Peace initiative have launched a Crowdfunding page, with the aim of raising £150,000 to purchase further vehicles and other urgently needed items for Ukraine.
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