Despite the horrific injuries patients have endured, members of the medical team spoke with admiration about the spirit of the Ukrainian people.
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One B.C. nurse, Holly Lisson- Smith from Kelowna said “just seeing the resilience in these patients is wonderful. It makes you appreciate how they’ve gone through these hardships, and they’re still able to find a way to smile about something each day; to see the positives and the light in any situation.”
All of the doctors, nurses and medical support workers are volunteers, and many are using their vacation days to come on the mission.is a registered charity, and all the costs for supplies, travel, accommodation and food for the team members must be covered by donations.“The need is not going to go away,” he said. “After Ukraine wins the war, there will be a long rebuilding period.
Some of the medical team working in Poland to help treat and heal the wounded soldiers and civilians from Ukraine.Some of the medical team working in Poland to help treat and heal the wounded soldiers and civilians from Ukraine.
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