Ukraine Focus

Ambulances for Ukraine : Help Save Lives

The ongoing war in Ukraine continues to take its toll.

Our international and united team have joined forces to raise money in support of Ukraine Focus by purchasing ambulances, medical supplies and delivering them directly to the places in Ukraine most in need.

Mission 12 departs from

France and UK to deliver 18 ambulances and 8 SUVs directly to Ukraine next week - March - 2025

After three years of invasions and bombings, there is a severe shortage of medical supplies and emergency response vehicles in Ukraine. Hospitals and medical personnel are overwhelmed, struggling to provide adequate care amidst the chaos.

Every donation will help towards the purchase of ambulances in Europe and further afield for Ukraine. 

The ongoing war in Ukraine has created a dire need for humanitarian and medical assistance. Ambulances are essential in providing life-saving care to those injured in the conflict. By donating, you are directly helping to ensure that vital medical aid reaches those who need it most.

Your donations go to -

Ambulance Prep – Equipping vehicles for each critical mission.

Logistics – Covering transport, fuel, and ferry costs to Kyiv.

Ongoing Support – Any remaining funds will go directly to Ukraine Focus to continue their vital work.

This mission is simple: get help where it’s needed—fast.

We’ll be sharing updates along the way so you can see the direct impact of your support.

If you can donate, share this campaign, or simply follow our journey—it all makes a difference.

https://podcasts.apple.com/fr/podcast/ukraine-the-latest/id1612424182?i=1000660564209

Learn more about Ukraine Focus: www.ukrainefocus.org

Ukraine Focus: 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to addressing the pressing humanitarian and medical needs arising from the ongoing war in Ukraine. Our mission is to provide humanitarian and medical aid to Ukraine using a needs-based, fully transparent approach ensuring the help goes directly to those in most need .

Every contribution, no matter how small, makes a significant impact. Together, we can make a real difference and save lives. Thank you for your support!

Update : I have included some photos from

Mission 14 - one of them - 3 of us volunteers watching a video at the National Museum of the History of Ukraine. It was a stark & horrific reminder of courage and the daily risks taken by so many in Ukraine today .

Hi,

My name is Gordon Murphy, and I’m raising money for a cause that means a lot to me. With everyone’s attention unquestionably focused on the middle east, it is more important than ever not to lose sight of the situation in Ukraine.

Looking back on my trip in October, I’m still deeply moved by the character and dedication of my fellow volunteers, as well as the overwhelming gratitude we received from the Ukrainians when we delivered the ambulances. The photos I took barely hint at the emotion in those moments — the relief, the hope, the sincerity of their thanks. Most Americans can’t truly imagine what it means to live every day in a war torn country. That experience changed me, and it left me with a sense of responsibility I can’t ignore. I feel compelled to continue helping in whatever ways I can.

This May, I will join Ukraine Focus on Mission 17 with a hefty goal of delivering 40 ambulances. This includes a couple of other vehicle types and equipment and goods, such as SUVs, vans, 3-D printers, medical supplies, and toys for a children’s hospital will be part of the mission.

You may feel that the paint has barely dried and that I’m reaching out again too soon, but the need is urgent — and this is something we can do that truly makes a difference. On our last trip, thanks to the generosity of Fishers Island and its friends, Ukraine Focus was able to purchase four additional ambulances right on the Polish border.

I know this is a significant ask, but I hope I can once again count on your generosity to support the mission and stand with the people of Ukraine. We never see the full picture on the evening news, but every bit helps our friends in Ukraine

All my best,

Gordon

PS~ Two housekeeping notes:

1. The GoFundMe (“GFM”) site is pretty straightforward, but they can be sneaky, so please make sure that you denote your gift as one-time (unless, of course, you wish to make it recurring) and there is a tip jar - "Donors can choose a $0 tip at checkout". Before you hit GO please review your entries.

2. If you wish to donate directly, please let me know, and I will forward Ukraine Focus’ direct deposit instructions & postal address. Ukraine Focus is a US 501(3)c charity based in Virginia.

Hi, our names are Kateryna and Jeremy, and we are fundraising in support of Ukraine Focus, a nonprofit dedicated to delivering critical medical and humanitarian aid directly to those in need across Ukraine.

We will be volunteering as part of their Volunteer Ambulance Corps, helping drive ambulances from Western Europe into Ukraine. These vehicles are purchased in France, outfitted for medical evacuation, and delivered directly to Ukrainian units and responders operating under constant strain.

The need for reliable medical transport remains urgent. Ukraine Focus has already delivered nearly 400 ambulances and evacuation vehicles, each with the potential to save up to 250 lives. In a war where infrastructure is under pressure and response times are critical, these vehicles are often the difference between life and death.

This fundraiser is specifically dedicated to covering the cost of these ambulances and getting them into the hands of those who need them most. We are covering my our own travel and living expenses, so every contribution goes directly toward purchasing, preparing, and delivering these vehicles.

If you would like to learn more about the organization or follow their work, you can visit:

If you’re able to contribute, thank you. If not, sharing this effort helps expand its reach. Every bit of support plays a role in delivering life-saving aid where it’s needed most.

My name is Joe Sailor, this May I will be driving an ambulance from Frankfurt, Germany to Kyiv in support of Ukraine Focus, a US-registered non-profit providing critical support to communities in Ukraine that continue to be affected by Russia's devastating invasion. Ambulances for the mission are sourced from across Western Europe, and your donation will go directly to assisting Ukraine Focus in purchasing and equipping the vehicle to immediately render vital aid to the communities of Ukraine that remain under intense strain, saving countless lives and providing essential assistance to Ukraine's overburdened healthcare system.

This is my second trip with Ukraine Focus. In my first trip in May 2024, I was able to witness firsthand the strength and resilience of the Ukrainian people in the face of the hardship of war. As the war drags into a once-unthinkable fifth year, support for Ukraine remains as crucial as ever as Russia's full-scale invasion continues and peace remains a distant prospect. Any amount you can provide to support my mission, the work of Ukraine Focus, and the Ukrainian people would be invaluable. Thank you for your support, and thank you for supporting the people of Ukraine!

Hello friends and family! Привіт Привіт!

We have joined another ambulance delivery mission with Ukraine Focus departing at the end of May. This will be Andy's 3rd and Jessi's 2nd mission with the team. Our team's hefty goal is to deliver 50 ambulances packed with various medical equipment and supplies.

From Andy -

Looking back on my trip in October, I'm still deeply moved by the character and dedication of my fellow volunteers, as well as the overwhelming gratitude we received from the Ukrainians when we delivered the ambulances. These past two missions to Ukraine have been eye-opening. I don’t speak a word of Ukrainian, but I feel a natural connection to the people and the culture. While much of the world simply stands by and watches, I feel a personal responsibility—even from rural Wisconsin—to help and to spread awareness among those who may not fully understand what’s happening there. Politics can blind us, but actions guide us.

Why It Matters

The war in Ukraine continues to devastate lives. This isn’t just about delivering ambulances—it’s about getting life-saving equipment and support to those who need it most. It’s a way to show solidarity and take action, proving that small efforts, when combined, can have a real, tangible impact.

Where Your Donations Go

• Ambulance Purchase – Acquiring and equipping the vehicle for the mission ahead.

• Logistics – Covering registration costs and vehicle transfer.

• Ongoing Support – Any remaining funds go directly to Ukraine Focus to continue their vital work for the next mission.

This mission is simple: get help where it’s needed, fast. We'll be sharing updates on Facebook along the way so you can see the direct impact of your support.

If you can donate, share this campaign, or just follow the journey—it all helps. Thank you.

Andy & Jessi

Please help me raise funds for purchase of ambulances for Ukraine! In April, I’ll be running the Paris Marathon to benefit UkraineFocus.org, an US-based organization that I’ve been honored to be a part of since 2022. All proceeds will go directly to purchasing and delivering much-needed humanitarian aid. As Ukraine enters the 5th year of its heroic defense against Russia’s full-scale invasion, it’s more important than ever for Americans to

help.

I’m a proud board member of the organization and have been on multiple humanitarian missions since the onset of war. Ukraine Focus delivers results. Our volunteers have delivered over 400 ambulances and thousands of pounds of medical supplies. Each ambulance rescues an average of 200 wounded per month. Ukraine Focus is a 501c3 organization and all contributions are tax-deductible.

With your help I can help get this effort across the finish line!

Thank you.

Hi everyone! My name is Connor O'Brien, and I’m raising money for a cause that means a lot to me. Last year I drove two ambulance convoys to Ukraine with the group Ukraine Focus. This year I'm raising money for them to buy more ambulances by running in the Paris marathon in April!

Each ambulance we are able to send over saves up to 250 lives a months. They go to the front lines to evacuate soldiers and civilians attacked by Russians. I can't make it on the next mission, but I still want to do my part and help support the team. All donations will go towards purchasing additional ambulances!

The last time I ran a marathon was in Kyiv in 2018. I told myself I'd never do one again, but when the Ukraine Focus approached me to join their marathon team, I knew I had to do it! I'm training every week, and will do the DC half marathon in the meantime!

To all of my donors, I will send you a short film of the marathon that I will be recording as I run!

If you can’t donate right now, sharing this fundraiser is also incredibly helpful. Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity. It means the world to me.

Hi, I am Gordon Murphy. I had thought that taking land and people by force was a thing of the past. I believed such invasions were a relic of history—until now. Like many others, I have been searching for a way to help beyond my donations. Ukraine Focus and the American Ambulance Corps ticked all of my boxes.

I became involved with Ukraine Focus and their American Ambulance Corps through a friend, Connor O’Brien. After college, Connor served in Ukraine with the Peace Corps. This past May, Connor volunteered to participate in Mission 13 of the American Ambulance Corps, delivering 15 ambulances from Belgium to Kyiv, Ukraine. Connor’s Mission 13 story stuck with me, and I realized that it was something I could do to help Ukraine.

Ukraine Focus was established by Brock Bierman to help Ukraine in this time of conflict. Ukraine Focus manages five programs, of which the American Ambulance Corps is one of the five programs. The first delivery of ambulances was run in 2023, and since then, they have delivered 400 ambulances to Ukraine.

I have signed up to be a driver for Mission 15 in early October. We expect to deliver 50 ambulances from France to Kyiv. As a volunteer, I will drive for eight days and pay for all my travel, food, and lodging in addition to the fuel for the ambulance that I deliver. My personal goal is to raise $25,000 for the sole purpose of purchasing ambulances. Every dollar I raise will be matched by a private organization up to $5,000 to amplify all of our support. All funds I help raise for the American Ambulance Corps’ Mission 15 will be used to purchase ambulances.

Please consider donating and/or sharing this campaign. Every contribution helps save lives. Ukraine Focus (the American Ambulance Corps) is a US 501c3 organization based in Virginia. Ukraine Focus has achieved a platinum transparency medal from Candid.

Please note that GFM tries to sneak in a tip - I can't control this. "Donors can choose a $0 tip at checkout".

My name is Connor O'Brien, from 2016 to 2018 I served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Ukraine, teaching english at a small rural school. I got to see firsthand what an amazing place Ukraine is, and how desperate they are to have a peaceful, prosperous, and independent country. It breaks my heart to see the devastation that Russia's full scale invasion has caused. I have seen places I used to stay bombed into rubble, friends who have become refugees, and former students turned soldiers.

The organization that I'm raising money for, Ukraine Focus, has been doing an amazing job of delivering ambulances to Ukraine to assist with their overburdened medical system. Each ambulance that is delivered to Ukraine saves countless lives, and so I ask you to donate whatever you can. The funds will be used to purchase an ambulance in Western Europe that the organization will then deliver to Ukraine. I really appreciate all support, and thank you for continuing to stand with Ukraine!

Why Ukraine?

If freedom has a name — its name is Ukraine.

When we view the destruction that has upended the lives of children and adults, we cannot remain silent or inactive. At Ukraine Focus, we stand in solidarity with the people of Ukraine during this unnecessary, barbaric, and senseless war that was unleashed by Russia.

We are committed to alleviating suffering, providing humanitarian aid, and creating opportunities for a brighter future. Our efforts extend beyond aid as we actively raise awareness and advocate for Ukraine to remain a free, democratic, and independent nation. Through partnerships and global outreach, we aim to make a lasting impact and be a beacon of hope for Ukraine.

Join us on this mission and support Ukraine’s journey towards peace and stability!

Ukraine Focus is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing humanitarian and medical aid to Ukraine. As a registered 501(c)(3) entity, donations made directly to Ukraine Focus are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Tom Webb and Gary Kallansrud, just two retired guys in suburban St. Louis who will be making a difference where it is truly needed. That is, in Ukraine. The war still rages on. Bringing an ambulance to people that will use it to save lives is our mission. We can't do this alone, so we are working through, Ukraine Focus, a strong, purposeful charity located in Alexandria, VA. Check them out, click above next to the green checkmark.

Our Mission

We are launching a fundraising campaign to raise money for donating a refurbished ambulance to Ukraine. This ambulance will be equipped with essential medical supplies and state-of-the-art equipment, crucial for providing immediate care to those injured in the conflict.

Why Ukraine Needs Our Help

After three years of invasions and bombings, there is a severe shortage of medical supplies and emergency response vehicles in Ukraine. Hospitals and medical personnel are overwhelmed, struggling to provide adequate care amidst the chaos. An ambulance is more than just a vehicle; it means lives saved by offering timely medical intervention and transportation to those who need it most. Your support will help us make sure that vital resources reach those injured in cities and at the frontlines, where it is desperately needed.

About the Ambulance

The ambulance we aim to donate is not just any vehicle; it is a fully refurbished, modern emergency response unit. It will be equipped with medications and essential life-saving supplies. En route to a nearby hospital, the EMTs will be able to vastly improve survival rates.

Your Contribution and Help to Spread the Word

We hope you'll be able to contribute whatever amount you can, but even if you are unable, you can still support our cause by spreading the word. Share our campaign on social media, talk to friends and family, and encourage others.

Please join us in making a difference as we work to reach our fundraising goal!