Rescue Vehicles for Ukrainian Soldiers #4

As in June 2023, February 2024 and May 2024, we would like to expressly support first responder units whose sole aim is to save lives.

We have already purchased two cars (Mercedes ML 270), which are waiting to be driven off. We were able to finance the purchase price largely from other donations. With this appeal for donations, we would like to finance necessary expenses such as minor repairs, registration, transfer and the return journey, but in particular also buy a THIRD CAR. We are already looking diligently.

The third year of the war will soon be over. The situation is becoming increasingly difficult due to Russia's barbaric actions, as well as insufficient aid and appeasement from the West. The people of Ukraine are once again facing a winter without light, heat and water. Russia continues to attack civilian targets with missiles - now completely unmasked - leaving destruction and death in their wake. Meanwhile, Ukrainian defenders bravely hold out in trenches, hoping, fighting, defending and attacking. Die. Are wounded.

Mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, sons and daughters. Every life counts.

The immediate period after being wounded is particularly critical. A quick evacuation from the so-called zero line (place of immediate combat operations) increases the chances of survival immensely.

As always, the cars will also be loaded with relief supplies and we will decide at short notice what is available and more urgently needed. The last few times, for example, we have delivered generators, power stations, medical supplies, medicines, children's clothing and other items.

Who gets the car?

• First car goes to an evacuation unit of the 82nd Air Assault Brigade.
• Second to the 11th Independent Battalion of the 112th Territorial Defense Brigade, whose vehicle was destroyed in action (see pictures).

How do the cars get to Ukraine?

Like last time, we will buy the cars in Germany (two have already been bought) and hand them over personally in Ukraine. Ralf, Alex, Ewgenij and Konstantin will drive the cars.

Which models are we talking about?

This is not about a classic ambulance. These are often too heavy to drive to the front lines. Smaller vans or off-road vehicles are best suited for such first rescues.

As already mentioned, we have already purchased two Mercedes ML 270. We have had good experiences with them in the past. MLs are relatively cheap and very reliable, as the Ukrainians keep telling us

How can I be sure that my money will be used for its intended purpose?

We will document every step: Donation proceeds, purchases (with invoices), transportation, deployment, etc.

For our exclusively non-profit activities, we founded the association Ukraine Helfer e.V. at the end of 2023. We are recognized by the tax office as a non-profit association and can also issue donation receipts.

What else can I do to help?

Please share this appeal for donations with your friends, acquaintances and colleagues in messengers and social networks.

We want to help the Ukrainian people, with concrete action! We want to save as many lives as possible.

The calculation is simple: the more first rescue vehicles there are, the more lives are saved. This is because rescue vehicles also come under fire and are destroyed. Some of the cars we have supplied have already been damaged or destroyed, the passengers wounded and worse.

Your support helps to protect human destinies and basic rights such as life and health. We want to support the defenders of Ukraine and the values of the Western world.

Perhaps some of you have already donated to Ukraine. Maybe even several times. We and especially the Ukrainians thank you for that!

One reason for all previous and this crowdfunding is always to offer people the opportunity to participate directly in a concrete project with concrete people with their donation. You will see what happens with your money from start to finish.

Everyone can help directly. With all the suffering that this war brings, this idea instills us with confidence and energy.

We will finance and carry out the following ourselves:

• Minor expenses for interim registration: short-term license plates, export registration
• Fuel to the transfer point in Ukraine
• Trip back to Germany
• Possibly buy a third vehicle
• If there is anything left over, we will use it to buy other goods we need. E.g. generators or power stations. We also receive constantly updated overviews of what is urgently needed on the ground, e.g. technical equipment, medicines and humanitarian aid.

Lists of the complete editions of the last projects can be found here: Mai 2024, Februar 2024, Juli 2023, März 2023, Dezember 2022, Juni 2022.

By the way: Your pledged money will only be collected if the project reaches the target amount.

Donation receipts

• We can only issue a donation receipt for 94% of the amount donated. 6% goes to Startnext (and does not end up with us).
• Attention: When donating, you can specify an additional amount (can also be 0€) that you would like to donate to Startnext in addition to the 6% that we definitely have to give. Of course, we cannot issue a donation receipt for this amount.
• We will send the donation receipts to the e-mail addresses you have provided after Startnext has successfully paid out the donation amount. According to Startnext, a payout can take up to three weeks after completion.