4 men, 3 ambulances, 1 mission: Canadian volunteers to deliver medical aid to Ukraine
“Our goal here is to help the civilians, not to fight the Russians,” he said.
“Four people showing up with some rifles isn’t going to win the war. But what we can do is help get people out of there and save lives.” The team are being supported by in part by Surrey mortgage consultancy Invis, Shimona & Associates, which have matched about $5,000 in donations for the expedition.“We knew that Chris and his group are working to procure medical equipment, simple things such as syringes and IV bags along with some of the bigger-ticket items such as ambulances they’re looking to obtain from the UK. We thought it was very worthy cause,” mortgage broker Shawn Pinto said.
“ need their dad just as much as I need them. Absolutely, it’s terrifying, that’s my greatest fear that these boys will grow up without a father,” he said. “If you’re not willing to die for your principles, what do you stand for? And there are certain things in this world that are worth the risk. If we can get in there and help even five civilians get out, what is one person?”