Ukrainian women presently living in Lake Charles area launch fund drive for victims in their war-torn homeland

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Ukrainian women presently living in Lake Charles area launch fund drive for victims in their war-torn homeland

March 11, 2022 by tomaswell

Ukraine has won the hearts of most of the rest of the world while Putin has been forced to call on Syrian reinforcements to do what his own army could not. Putin has won worldwide condemnation except in the cases of a few tyrants much like himself in North Korea, China, Syria, etc.

Unfortunately, moral support alone does not appear to be sufficient. Despite putting up a determined resistance, Ukrainians can hold out only so long against the onslaught of superior weaponry.

With that in mind, I am taking this opportunity to help publicize an effort originating out of Lake Charles to raise needed funds for the victims of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Wayne Thompson, whose wife is Ukrainian, has helped her and some of her friends, also from Ukraine, to launch fundraising efforts to purchase medical supplies for the soldiers and war victims being sheltered in a Ukraine safe house.

“Our fund raiser for Ukraine has raised over $12,500 in just a few days,” Thompson said. “THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!!! This effort is by me personally (not an organization) and my family and friends. Those who know me understand how I operate and will really make a difference for soldiers, refugees, and the girls at the safe house.

“The first package arrived in Ukraine a few days ago. Viktoriia (my wife), Alina, Irina, and Lena are working on many more. These women are all from Ukraine and live here in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

“The funds are covering the purchase medical supplies and other necessities. Shipping is a major expense. We have also sent funds via Western Union to trusted persons in Ukraine. We have received numerous donations of supplies from our community to ship. We are just getting started and want to keep this effort going.

“Please share with everyone. Prayers, thoughts, and donations are going to defeat this evil.”

Ways in which you may help financially:

Venmo@Wayne-Thompson-46

Paypal: saranac@bellsouth.net

GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/95b144f4

My wife and I support Nashi. This is a safe house in Ukraine. The 17 girls have been rescued from human trafficking. They are from 6 years old to 17 years old. Nashi is a safe house in the northwest Ukraine. These girls have been rescued once and now they need it again due to the war. I ask for your help in getting these girls out of the country into Poland and attempt to re-establish the safety of the safe house they have been forced to abandon. Those of you that know me already know this is a good cause. Thanks to all my friends for your continued support.

Thanks!

W. Steve Thompson