You all absolutely crushed it last week, refilling UFL's emergency fund and putting a huuuuge dent in the needs for the scammer-affected units.

This week is a "boring" week, going towards the UFL General Fund, even though it forms the foundation for UFL's operations. So...not really boring at all, right?

Updates

To start, I thought you might like to see what UFL_Arcaist did this week: 2 powerstations, 7.5kW generator, 3D printer, sleeping bags, headlamps, and tourniquets.

Two platoons from the 3rd Assault Brigade got water filter kits and love them. I wish you could see how happy they look.

"Our" Omega group received a batch of powerbanks and a bag of tacmed. You know, saying "a bag of tacmed" really minimizes just how vital that gear is; every piece of kit in that bag could save the life of a Ukrainian defender. There aren't many things more important than that...

And lastly, our good friends in the 81st also received a bunch of powerbanks, in addition to magnesium tablets to keep them in the fight.

$2 TACO Tuesday

Speaking of Arcaist, he thought it would be funny to put some Christmas ornaments in this week's raffle, since he and most of Europe are "enjoying" a heat wave. These beaded ornaments were handmade by a lovely UFL supporter in the UK and sent to us specifically for raffle purposes.

The $2 pack also includes an iconic SOF reconnaissance group "Puma" unit patch, a pair of tryzub earrings. and a Tractor Troops notebook.

$5 Perun pack

The 101st sent a signed flag for the main item in this week's $5 pack. Additionally, we have a unit patch from the 24th and another pair of Christmas ornaments.

As you know, UFL doesn't work alone. We cooperate with numerous volunteers and Ukraine aid groups, all to ensure that we can provide the most help in the most efficient way possible. Along with long-standing partners like Protect A Volunteer and Renegade Relief Runners, UFL has worked with Front line plus rear to assist Ukraine. This last patch is theirs.

In closing:

It gets harder and harder every week to find something insightful or interesting to say here.

The fact that you come back each week to support Ukrainians in their fight makes it a little easier, since you have proven over the past 4 years that you have a special quality to support what is good and right. We at UFL are honored to be able to connect your kindness and generosity to those Ukrainian defenders that need it.

So, without having anything else worthwhile to say this week, I want to leave you with a couple of our favorite images from this last week:

Please, please, share your own favorite memes with us with your ticket purchase! We want to see them and, as Arcaist just said, "Memes are one way to release steam and find...something delighting in this entire ****show."

-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.

23 June UFL raffle

Look, Ma! We're on time this week!