UFL_Robin and UFL_Arcaist both returned from Ukraine, safe but exhausted. Robin actually had to do quick turnaround trip to deliver even more gear, so this week will be a bit subdued.

Last week, you contributed over $4500 for the Predators' ambulance which got hit, which was wonderful of you. This week, we start building the general fund back up. It's taken a beating from unexpected requests and so, so many baggage fees.

(Note from Robin: I had to go to Norway. Got home from Ukraine Monday, back at work on Tuesday, flew to Norway Friday, flew home from Norway Sunday, back at work on Monday. I live in the US. I'm tired, y'all. I'll start posting updates once my brain catches up with me.)

Updates

It's been another very slow week for updates, sorry. The 79th already received their bag of tacmed from Robin's delivery trip, though, and they send their thanks!

$2 Tuesday

UFL_Arcaist was given this motanka as a personal gift, but he has decided that it would do more good raising money for the Ukrainian defenders, so it headlines this week's $2 pack. It is joined by a calendar of the 3rd Army Corps, which includes the 125th Brigade whom you regularly support. Additionally, a Ukrainian flag patch is part of this pack (because some people can't get enough patches) and a 3D-printed cat that gets sent to soldiers as a morale boost.

$5 Patch pack

A signed flag of the new drone unit of the 54th Brigade starts off this $5 patch pack. It joins the patches from 81st Brigade, the 21st Brigade, and the Ukrainian Air Defense Forces of Ukraine...plus one of our own patches. This pack, too, has a calendar from the 3rd Corps and a morale cat.

In closing:

Yesterday was Ukraine's Independence Day! It marked their 35th year of freedom and self-determination and was celebrated around the world. Many countries recognized the day, seeing a future in which Ukraine will play a large role.

Unfortunately, the russian attacks on civilian infrastructure continue to accelerate. Many of our friends in Ukraine are already preparing for this winter; not only do they anticipate a dearth of electricity, water is now a big concern because of the continued missile strikes against that sector.

We can't buy Ukraine missiles to intercept those missiles, but you continue to support the soldiers that are breaking the russian front line. As I say every week, thank you for being the kind of people that help others. Unlike some world leaders, you do this without expecting something in return, and that worldview is remarkably wonderful.

Thank you from all of us at UFL and the defenders you continue to embrace.

-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.

25 August UFL Raffle for Independence Day

Ukraine turns 35!