FridgeFreezer Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 Well, here we go... www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/shire-ukraine Myself and @miketomcat are aiming to join the dots if we can and if the logistics pans out - if not the money goes to the next best cause. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elbekko Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 33 minutes ago, FridgeFreezer said: Well, here we go... www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/shire-ukraine Myself and @miketomcat are aiming to join the dots if we can and if the logistics pans out - if not the money goes to the next best cause. Good luck to you guys. I already threw some pennies towards Jez, will do the same for you. Let me know if there's anything I can do on this side of the pond - even if it's just a warm place to sleep and take a shower. Also have my big box trailer available if it's of any use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 This from our lady on the ground - what they need & what they don't. We have hooked up with Viables Community Centre in Basingstoke to receive donations so any forum-relay efforts should be aiming for Basingstoke. Jez also requests ballistic armour, helmets, MTP pattern uniforms (minus national markings, natch) and batteries / power banks and generators. Quote -------- Forwarded Message -------- Subject: WHAT WE NEED MOST FLUID RESUSCITATION - IV fluids and tubing - 18, 16, and 14 gauge IV catheter - IO intraosseous infusion access kit HEMORRHAGE (BLOOD LOSS) CONTROL - CAT, SOFT-T or other tourniquets - Emergency Trauma Bandages - pressure dressing - Wound Packing Gauze - Hemostatic agents, such as Celox, Hemcon bandages, and others AIRWAY MANAGEMENT -14 gauge catheter, at least 3.25 inches long, for needle chest decompression -Chest seals for pneumothorax -scalpels ASSORTED EQUIPMENT - Alcohol or Providine/Iodine swabs - Cravats (Triangular bandages) - Assorted gauze roller bandages - Band-Aids - Assorted sizes of tape - Assorted hypodermic needles and syringes - Water Gel for burn dressing - Small sharps container - Safety pins - Gloves - black permanent markers - Emergency blankets (aluminum foil), aka space blankets MEDICINE - Morphine - Antibiotics - Narcan, a narcotics antagonist, to counter morphine's respiratory-depression effects. - Phenergan, an anti-nausea treatment, which also increases the pain-reducing effects of morphine. - Epi-pen, epinephrine NO PRESCRIPTION MEDICINE - acetaminophen (Tylenol), anti-pyretic and pain reducer. - Naproxen and ibuprofen, different NSAIDs which reduce pain and inflammation. - Diphenhydramine (Benadryl), an antihistamine with a sedative side effect. - Pseudoephedrine, a nasal decongestant. - Guaifenesin, an expectorant. - Loperamide (Imodium AD) an anti-diarrheal agent. - Pepto Bismol tablets, to settle upset stomachs, treat diarrhea, and heartburn. - Docusate sodium, a low strength stool softener. HUMANITARIAN - cord extensions - power generators - feminine pads - canned goods - diapers for kids Please, no clothes, blankets... we have a lot, while other provisions are in huge need. Thank you!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketomcat Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 We need to replace the tyres on my trailer (2.5k miles is asking a bit much for the current ones). My passport needs to turn up. Then chat the boss up for time off work, I've already cleared it with the other boss . Mike 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 Donated. Best of luck @FridgeFreezer and @miketomcat 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 Back in business one-stop shop for everything: flyingspanners.uk Shopping lists & contacts etc. will be updated ASAP 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatboy Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 I'm not on here much at the moment but we'll done you guys, donation made. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonr Posted March 9, 2022 Share Posted March 9, 2022 On 3/1/2022 at 8:56 PM, FridgeFreezer said:  I think it's fair to say he's made an impact on our lives and definitely left us with some great stories. Ain't that the truth! He (and the rest of Flying Spanners, even Fridge 😉) left an impact on me! Jez is definitely worthy of our support, in whatever shape that comes. For me, he showed that you really can do anything you put your mind to, no matter how unlikely. This is a great example of the same thing.   4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post FridgeFreezer Posted March 9, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted March 9, 2022 14 hours ago, simonr said: even Fridge left an impact on me! I apologise for that and will pay the dry cleaning bill. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daan Posted March 10, 2022 Author Share Posted March 10, 2022 Fridge got my GPS receiver to work, without which I would probably still be in a swamp in Russia. And it Was Jez who inspired me to go there in the first place. Both guilty! Daan  1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketomcat Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 2 hours ago, Daan said: Fridge got my GPS receiver to work, without which I would probably still be in a swamp in Russia. And it Was Jez who inspired me to go there in the first place. Both guilty! Daan  Ditto daan, without those two I would never of gone. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escape Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 41 minutes ago, miketomcat said: Ditto daan, without those two I would never of gone. Mike That makes 3 of us! Filip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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FridgeFreezer Posted March 14, 2022 Share Posted March 14, 2022 We need a forum relay from Oop North to down south: Â Also looking for HD-capable drones for the guys out there, which I realise is a long and expensive shot. Â Here's Jez with some new friends: 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jon W Posted March 15, 2022 Share Posted March 15, 2022 I must admit I wasn't struck by a lot of the people driving cars from the UK out there loaded with aid, I thought it was an expensive way of moving kit and there are cheaper ways and would be better to donate to the big charities who have the links required and logistics. However reading Jez's story tugs on the heart strings and can see he is having a genuine impact. Have duly donated. Keep up the good work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketomcat Posted March 15, 2022 Share Posted March 15, 2022 I read one of the various posts on faceache in it they said the big trucks struggle to get to some of the areas that need help hence vans can be sent instead. Mike 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 11 hours ago, Jon W said: I must admit I wasn't struck by a lot of the people driving cars from the UK out there loaded with aid, I thought it was an expensive way of moving kit and there are cheaper ways and would be better to donate to the big charities who have the links required and logistics. However reading Jez's story tugs on the heart strings and can see he is having a genuine impact. Have duly donated. Keep up the good work Yeah it does feel like the big organisations should have it in hand - but experiences on the ground via Jez and a couple of other folks in-country suggest that there's still a shortage of stuff where it's needed. I guess a lot of the aid organisations won't send people where it could be dangerous, whereas freelancers go where they please. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketomcat Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 1 hour ago, FridgeFreezer said: I guess a lot of the aid organisations won't send people where it could be dangerous, whereas freelancers go where they please. Where exactly are you planning to take us...... If my passport ever turns up. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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