Workers at Isle of Wight bus operator, Southern Vectis, have been collecting items to be donated to those caught up in the war in Ukraine.
Like many people across the world, the colleagues have been troubled by the plight of Ukrainian refugees and wanted to do something to try and help.
Moye: We just wanted to do whatever we could
Southern Vectis operations manager, Simon Moye, said,
“We have all been horrified by what we’ve seen over the past month – watching helplessly whilst so many have been suffering the ravages of war and been displaced from their homes. We just wanted to do whatever we could.
“The Southern Vectis team here on the Isle of Wight has been collecting a whole range of items – from baby milk formula and hygiene products to bedding, clothes, plates and cutlery, sleeping bags and much more.
“This week we delivered the items to the Medical Aid Delivery charity MAD-Aid, who will ensure they reach people in Ukraine and Moldova. At a time when we should all pull together to help those in need, it’s been heartwarming that so many people here have been keen to get involved.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Ukraine. We hope they are able to live their lives freely again very soon.”
What is MAD-Aid?
MAD-Aid started with the Medical Aid Delivery programme – which facilitates the transfer of high quality equipment no longer needed by British NHS hospitals to hospitals in dire need of improvement. At the same time, it helps the UK hospitals save the cost of storage or disposal of equipment they no longer need.
It went on to establish and operate a UK-standard modern day care and early intervention and rehabilitation centre for children and teenagers with special needs.
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News shared by Paula on behalf of Southern Vectis. Ed
