March 13, 2022
Hello,
This is our first update from Ukraine. Due to the current situation in Brovary team had to travel to Kyiv. It was not easy. If not for the help from military, this 2-3 hours travel time could take more then a day. Too much logistics and risk involved to get this happen. There are many block posts on the way too. Ride back was not cheap. Now all these ready to be picked up by families. We will continue to provide updates. Your help is greatly appreciated. This could not be possible without your generosity.
Vladimir.
March 19, 2022
This morning we found out about local food and clothes drive organized by Jookender.
They were accepting food and clothes for Ukrainian Orphan House.
We bought underwear, socks, toothbrushes, toothpaste, caught drops, imodium and hand cream and delivered to Jookender. All donations will be shipped to Ukraine next week. The Orphan House is currently used as a staging post for orphan kids from cities and towns affected by war. From there kids will be transported to Orphan Houses in Europe.
Shopping in Walmart
At Jookender
At the same time in Kyiv my brother bought food for families in Letochki. He got fruits and vegetable kits to prepare traditional Ukrainian bortch.
March 20, 2022
Today we were on the 3rd rally to support Ukraine.
Below are some videos we recorded.
My brother sent me this letter he received from one of the families near his house. It is in Ukrainian. I’ll translate below.
Велика подяка для наших американських друзів за гуманітарну допомогу яку привіз нам Саша Тестілєр. Там було більше баночок але дітки зразу попробували, дуже смачно, дякую!
Сім’я Ящевських с.Літки Київської області
Translation:
Thank you very much our American friends for humanitarian help delivered by Sasha Testiler.
There were more jars, but kids grabbed them right away. It was delicious, thanks
Yaschevsky family.
Litki, Kyiv region
March 28, 2022
Yesterday we bought some clothes for kids. I am going to ship them to Ukrainian children today. If everything goes as planned, they should have clothes in a week.
April 2, 2022
The Elders of the village appreciate us very much for the help with medical supplies and food.
They sent me signed thank you letter.
See translation of it below:
Administration of the village Zazimsk.
Brovary district of Kyiv.
We would like to express our gratitude to Vladimir Testiler
for charitable humanitarian assistance to residents of our villages. In this difficult time assistance very necessary.
We believe in VICTORY! GLORY to UKRAINE!!!
Respectfully
Elder of the Litki district
April 4, 2022
Yesterday we bought medical supplies and donated them at the Newton City Hall.
They had supporting Ukraine event. All collected medical supplies will be shipped to the hospitals in Ukraine.
April 9, 2022
April 10, 2022
One more update from the village of Litki, Kyiv region.
Here are some pictures of boxes with medical supplies that our team delivered to Litki administration.
Thank you everyone who helped with donations.
April 17, 2022
More needed medication was purchased in Brovary.
It was delivered to the local administration.
Today we received a big order of First Aid Kits from territorial defense of the Brovary region .
It will be flying to Ukraine in the luggage next week.
April 22, 2022
Our luggage arrived at the Warsaw Chopin Airport.
We are trying to find it among other 42 suitcases.
Finally, it was found and delivered to the car
April 25, 2022
My brother in Kyiv, my college friend Oleksandr from Ukraine, Bucha and WCVB news reporter Ted Wayman had a Zoom interview about Russian occupation of Bucha and current situation in Kyiv. Part of this interview was aired on Channel 5
May 21, 2022
We found out that Sunflower of Peace, charity organization that provides humanitarian aid to Ukraine were doing a donation drive in our neighborhood. We brought couple of suitcases of requested items. All collected items will be shipped to Ukraine, Berdychiv. About 400 families moved there from eastern parts of Ukraine.
May 22, 2022
Today my friend in Bucha received 2 suitcases that we sent at the beginning of the month. Due to some mix up they ended up in Kharkiv and it took some extra time to get them to Bucha. Below are some pics from there.
May 25, 2022
Today we packed boxes with humanitarian aid that will be shipped to Kyiv and Odessa next week.
June 27, 2022
Boxes that we shipped to Kyiv and Odessa finally arrived at the destination. Below are some pictures and video from Odessa. Clothes were donated to the refugee center.
We are so grateful for all your contributions and donations!
We still have a lot of work ahead of us.
The war isn’t over, please keep donating.
Every little bit helps!
July 28, 2022
Couple of weeks ago my college friend asked to help with raising funds for an artillery unit where friend of my serves. They urgently needed following:
SAMSUNG SM-T220/64 (TAB A7), 5 units
Micro SD Memory Cards, 5 units
Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite SM-P610 4/64Gb, 1 unit
Vantage VUE weather station, 2 units
Starlink sets, 2 units
I would like to thank everyone who contributed. All equipment was delivered.
Year 2022 Accomplishments
January 2023
I spoke to Alex, my college friend from Bucha, Ukraine about helping our friends in trenches. We decided to get them what they needed the most. With the $600 budget I ordered tactical boots, belts and power banks. Soon all going to be shipped to Kyiv. Thank you everyone who donated, so I can keep support going.
March 2023
Another shipment was delivered to Ukraine.
February 2024
We ordered 20 thermal blankets, boots and all was delivered to Ukraine.
