Fundraising efforts to continue on Independence Day of Ukraine

Gala dinner to take place at Douglas Golf Club

More than 30 vehicles have been sent from the Isle of Man to Ukraine since the start of the war there.

That’s on top of £35,000 and 30 packages full of humanitarian aid.

The group responsible for organising the response is also hosting a fundraising event to mark Independence Day of Ukraine tomorrow (24 August).

The Celebration of Independence will take place at Douglas Golf Club – it will include traditional Ukrainian food, entertainment, an auction and a raffle; tickets are £45 per person.

You can find out more HERE. 

Krasimir Pankovski and Anastasia Pankovska are one of the organisers:

Elsewhere, Manx Care has confirmed it will donate medical equipment to hospitals in Ukraine.

In a statement, Manx Care says: "Amid the conflict in Ukraine, a number of Manx Care employees have volunteered their time to identify equipment that will be essential given the often extreme and challenging circumstances Ukrainian healthcare professionals are facing.

"This equipment includes neonatal incubators, surgical tools, intensive care ventilators, and rehabilitation aids such as stroke chairs. Although this equipment is no longer in use within Manx Care due to regulated replacement cycles, it remains fully functional and operational.

"We're thankful to our Manx Care colleagues for their efforts and for enabling us to demonstrate solidarity in the provision of global healthcare."