Tom Littledyke, a previous member of the British Royal Navy, comprehends the significance of taking action. Without hesitation upon witnessing the images and videos emerging from Ukraine, he promptly decided to offer his aid.
His solution was to establish a donation campaign to gather provisions and fully equip a 16-passenger van for the journey from the United Kingdom to the Ukrainian border, where close to 500,000 refugees have sought shelter.
The fundraising initiative led by Littledyke gained swift traction. Within just 12 hours, he managed to load his van with supplies and amass approximately $5,300 for the expedition.
“We often believe that we must undertake grandiose actions, and if they are not grand, what is the purpose,” he shared with the BBC. “It doesn’t matter what we contribute as long as it signifies a step in the correct direction. There are numerous individuals like us eager to lend a hand, and it will all cumulate into something massive.”
Upon arriving at the Ukrainian border, his intention is to utilize the van to ferry individuals in need of transportation to their designated lodgings.
Image Source: tom littledyke @ Instagram
