Two retired ambulances from Jersey are due to be sent to Ukraine to aid life-saving charity work during the ongoing war.
The ambulances, which were recently taken out of service, have been donated by the Government and will be loaded with aid supplies before making the 1,700-mile journey in mid-March.
Four local volunteers – Bob de la Haye, Rhys Perkins, John Howell, and Martin Pallot – will drive the ambulances through France, Germany, and into Poland where they will join a convoy organised by UK charity Pick Ups for Peace for the final leg into Ukraine.
Since Russia invaded Ukraine on 24 February 2022, millions of people have been displaced and tens of thousands of civilians have been killed in a humanitarian crisis that is still unfolding.
Mr de la Haye, who delivered an ambulance to Ukraine in November, described his previous trip as a “very moving” experience.
The 73-year-old said one of the most emotional moments was visiting the Field of Mars military cemetery where he saw “thousands of graves.”
Donations of medical supplies, toiletries, baby nappies, warm clothing, and tools are being collected ahead of the trip.
Those wishing to contribute can contact John Howell at 07797726206 or Bob de la Haye at 07797731231.
Financial donations can also be made online at: Jersey Ambulance for Ukraine
Mr de la Haye also thanked Ernies, Normans, Acorn, St John’s Ambulance and many of his friends for their “kind donations”