Suzette Davie and Taryn Kilpatrick with the Mayor of Krasnadon and a local pastor.
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Jennifer Nick, Taryn Kilpatrick and Alexandra Davie at the special needs orphanage in Krasnadon.
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UPDATE AS OF MARCH 13, 2015: We are working with government officials and charitable organizations in Ukraine to provide supplies to 500 orphaned children evacuated from the war zone of Donetsk. They need underwear, socks, and feminine hygiene products. We have contracted with suppliers in Ukraine to provide these at a discounted price. We need to raise only $1000. If you can help with a tax deductible donation, you can do so at the above Paypal link, designated to the Orphaned Refugee Project, or send a check to Grace to Ukraine at P.O. Box 381494, Birmingham, Alabama 35238-1494.
Previous Efforts: Last fall, Taryn Kilpatrick and Suzette Davie had the opportunity to meet with the mayor of Krasnadon to discuss our work in his region. This fall, Grace to Ukraine has the opportunity to partner with the Birmingham Sister City - Ukraine Committee in collecting medical and first-aid items for wounded soldiers and civilians in Krasnadon and other areas of Lugansk. The special needs orphanage that we have supported is located in Krasnadon; we have also hosted from there. We mourn with them over the loss of lives in their community and cherish this opportunity to minister to those wounded yet alive.
Items that are SPECIFICALLY REQUESTED by the Ukrainian Embassy are
➢ large waterproof pads
➢ large adhesive pads
➢ large sterile non-adhesive gauze bandages
➢ wound care kits
➢ band-aids
➢ gauze sponges
➢ dressing gauze — “ALL SIZES”.
➢ non-adherent dressing
➢ medical adhesive tape
➢ hemostatic blood coagulant burn ointment
➢ bacitracin (triple antibiotic) ointment - NOTE: only small tubes available for minor/small wounds or burns.
➢ painkillers, such as Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen (ADVIL), Tylenol, and Aspirin.
Previous Efforts: Last fall, Taryn Kilpatrick and Suzette Davie had the opportunity to meet with the mayor of Krasnadon to discuss our work in his region. This fall, Grace to Ukraine has the opportunity to partner with the Birmingham Sister City - Ukraine Committee in collecting medical and first-aid items for wounded soldiers and civilians in Krasnadon and other areas of Lugansk. The special needs orphanage that we have supported is located in Krasnadon; we have also hosted from there. We mourn with them over the loss of lives in their community and cherish this opportunity to minister to those wounded yet alive.
Items that are SPECIFICALLY REQUESTED by the Ukrainian Embassy are
➢ large waterproof pads
➢ large adhesive pads
➢ large sterile non-adhesive gauze bandages
➢ wound care kits
➢ band-aids
➢ gauze sponges
➢ dressing gauze — “ALL SIZES”.
➢ non-adherent dressing
➢ medical adhesive tape
➢ hemostatic blood coagulant burn ointment
➢ bacitracin (triple antibiotic) ointment - NOTE: only small tubes available for minor/small wounds or burns.
➢ painkillers, such as Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen (ADVIL), Tylenol, and Aspirin.
