One of the earliest people who showed Robin the brilliance of Ukrainians is still in Ukraine. I like to think that this person sparked the entire UFL journey by connecting with Robin.

(He did, and his father is the first Ukrainian soldier I ever supported, way back in 2014. --Robin)

This man is a nurse/medic in a Ukrainian school. Things being what they are, with Kyiv under constant alert and russians lobbing drone after jet-powered drone at Kyiv, we thought it might be good idea to have a stash of basic tacmed on hand lest his school have, g/God/s forbid, a mass casualty event. Luckily, UFL just received a $1000 grant, but we would like to use this week's first $400 to supply this school. The rest will go straight to our battered general fund.

30 CATs ($750)
30 4" Israeli bandages ($255)
20 SAM splints ($180)
1 10-ct box of 8x20" burn dressings ($205.70)

Updates

We'll start with "our" GUR unit. Those big ol' monitors you see on the right were donated, but UFL_Arcaist supplied the transport of sixteen (16!) of these beasts into Ukraine and to our unit.

The Rifle Battalion of the 127th Brigade received their 84 tourniquets from the most recent tacmed run, along with some other needful things.

And lastly, the 311th Separate Engineer Battalion under the 48th Engineering Brigade built this car lift using materials that you bought for them. They were so happy that they provided the flags and patches we will be raffling off today!

$2 Tuesday

UFL_Arcaist brought back with him a beautiful mug from Ukraine. The box got bent during its "exfil" in Arcaist's backpack, but the mug is in perfect shape. He also provided a Non Stop energy drink branded with the STALKER video game that not only is an awesome game, but an awesome Ukrainian-made game! Plus, if you know about "Non-Stop attacks", this drink is really special.

As I mentioned earlier, the 47th Engineering Brigade gave three sets of these three patches: a Ukrainian tryzub, a patch from the 311th Separate Engineer Battalion, and another mysterious yet beautiful unit patch.

$5 Blue/Yellow flag pack

The 311th sent this signed Ukrainian flag as thanks, along with another patch pack.

$5 Red/Black flag pack

The 311th also sent this signed red & black "war flag" with the last trio of unit patches.

In closing:

I think I have written something like this before, but I can't remember (stupid old age) and it is well worth repeating:

When I say "thank you for supporting the Ukrainian defenders", I mean it from the depths of my heart. I am not saying it like a shopkeeper's "thankshaveaniceday", but as a sincere and earnest message of appreciation for what you do (and have been doing) to save lives.

Robin and Arcaist spend countless hours (literally!) volunteering their time and energy to support the Ukrainian defenders. I encourage you to consider what that actually means...the Ukrainians we met have literally changed our lives just by knowing them.

They are the reason that I thank you so profusely. You are helping the people that Robin, Arcaist, and I love. You are providing tangible, visible support for the people fighting for their lives and, in turn, protecting Europe behind them.

I will continue to say it and continue to mean it with every fiber of my being; thank you.

-Scott

Don't forget:

Givebutter may limit ticket purchases to 10 at a time, but as many of you know, you can always buy additional ticket packs without limit.

UFL has amazing art here if you haven't seen it yet!

And please note that although the event description mentions a livestream, there will be none. And while we do deeply appreciate those of you who choose to donate as well as buying raffle tickets, we want to make it clear that donations are not required to enter the raffle.

The first UFL raffle of September 2026 is a three-pack!

Another month, another great cause