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LUkraine is raising money to send ambulances and firetrucks to Ukraine where they are urgently needed to save the life of civilians that are bombed and shelled every day.
More than 2000 ambulances and firetrucks have already been destroyed, even more damaged, explained Inna Yaremento and Olena Klopota who were guests on The Sam Steen Show on RTL Today Radio.
A fully equipped ready-to-go ambulance costs around 100,000€, a firetruck around 300,000€.
LUkraine asbl therefore launched the first step of a big international fundraising campaign in October in Luxembourg, with a goal of raising up to 10 million euros.
According to Inna and Olena Luxembourg is the first country to launch the 'Ukraine is calling' campaign, since there is a big support from media and partners in general. LUkraine also has a partnership with the Ministry of Home Affairs, which will provide eight ambulances to the cause.
In the course of the last year, Luxembourg has already sent 14 ambulances, of which two are already destroyed. "These things don't last long through the war", the women furthermore explained.
The first ambulance that was ever send from Luxembourg to Ukraine was during the first invasion in 2014, so the idea of sending ambulances and firetrucks is not something new.
Now that the campaign has been launched in Luxembourg, other countries such as the US, Belgium, France and Germany will follow, since everyone of those countries has a Ukrainian association ready to volunteer their time and effort to the cause.
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"We are often asked what our background is, but we are a team of volunteers. We have no experience in fundraising or sending ambulances to places. It's not a job, it's our life. We will do everything we can to help and save lives."
In case you want to donate to the cause, you can find more information on the ukraineiscalling.com website. You'll find additional information on the fundraiser. Donations can be made via paypal, credit cards and bank transfers.
If you want to support the cause or refugee support by raising money, you can do that as well. LUkraine has been supported by schools, companies and other associations as well. You can contact the LUkraine on their website for more information.
You can listen to the full interview on RTL Play or via the player below.
