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Closed 27/11/2024
Iʼve raised £1,097 to Purchase of Ambulance and other medical supplies and delivery directly to the war effort in Kiev Ukraine
- Funded on Wednesday, 27th November 2024
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Charles John Shackleton, MBE, an 85-year-old veteran humanitarian from Harrogate, North Yorkshire has embarked on 49 self-funded missions over three decades, delivering aid to war-torn regions such as Romania, Kosovo, and Afghanistan at considerable financial cost to himself. Recognized in The King’s Birthday Honours List for his services to fundraising and the provision of humanitarian aid, Shackleton seeks financial support for his upcoming 50th mission, which will also be his 3rd to Kiev, Ukraine. The goal is to raise £30,000, aiming to depart in early October 2024. His self-funded missions have brought hope and relief to countless lives across Eastern Europe and beyond.
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5 months agoJohn Shackleton
5 months agoThis mission, while successful, has cost John over £16,000 of his own money for the vehicles and travel expenses, yet we’ve only raised £1,077 in donations so far. John’s selflessness and dedication are remarkable, and as this may be his final mission, we are reaching out once again for your support. If you can contribute, or even just help spread the word, please visit our donation page at https://ambulanceforukraine.org/donations Your support will help ensure that John’s last mission is as impactful as his previous 49.
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- 5 months ago
John Shackleton
5 months agoFinal Mission Update: Successful Delivery of Evacuation Vehicles to Ukraine & An Adventurous Return We are thrilled to announce the successful completion of our mission to deliver vital aid to Ukraine. On the 9th of October 2024, John Shackleton and our team of co-drivers - Russell, Ed, Mick, and Mark - safely transferred two 4x4 Ford Ranger FWD Evacuation vehicles to our charity partners working with the Ukrainian military in Ivano-Frankivsk.
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25
Ellen Lawrence
Nov 8, 2024
Thank you for your dedication to helping others.
£20.00
Tony Bradley
Oct 14, 2024
Congratulations on your recent honours and well done on completing another mission.
£125.00
Fiona B
Oct 13, 2024
£20.00
Pauline
Oct 4, 2024
Well done John & Team for your incredible efforts!
£50.00
Cron
Sep 28, 2024
A very worthy cause
£100.00
Sofia & Edd Rushton
Sep 24, 2024
Thank you John for your amazing work. You are a hero!
£50.00
John Tolan
Sep 15, 2024
Best of luck with your mission
£50.00
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John Shackleton
John Shackleton: John served 10 years in the RAF, including three years as a mountaineer and seven years on a Bomb Disposal Squad. After his military service, he has funded charity missions to countries throughout the world.