Asking for Help Is Not a Shame
We’ve stepped into new areas and are learning new skills along the way. Our mission remains crystal clear: to support those on the front lines in Ukraine, so those behind them — including us — can live in freedom and peace. It’s a simple idea, but far from simple to accomplish. There’s a huge amount of work involved. Nothing runs by itself, and even the best intentions aren’t enough to keep the aid moving to the front.
Thanks to our donors, funds are coming in — but far too slowly compared to the growing needs. We’re running into capacity limitations, gaps in expertise, and misunderstanding. We’re not fighting propaganda; we stay positive and focused on achieving our mission. We’ve written around 100 requests for support, in various forms — from discounts on materials for soldiers to full donations and things like our wax collection for trench candles. We welcome any response, even a "no" is better than silence. What matters is that we keep going and expand the activities that bring us closer to our goal.
We’ve accepted that things are harder than we wish. As long as we are behind the lines, we are safe — so there’s no room for complaining. But that doesn’t mean we don’t need help ourselves. There is no quick road to success right now. We must grow our team with new volunteers who have the skills we lack — skills we simply cannot cover, even with the best intentions. Or we lack the capacity to keep up.
We Need Two Key Roles Right Now
1. PR Manager
We urgently need someone to help us communicate our mission, so we can secure material aid faster and more effectively. Someone who can amplify our message and "sell" the work we do.
We provide truthful updates on our activities and outcomes. What we need is someone to translate that into donor support, to help us multiply our impact. We don’t want exaggeration or spin — we believe the truth about our work is powerful enough.
2. Technical Support – Mechanics
No, we’re not a professional vehicle import company — but the truth is, we’re constantly receiving requests for off-road vehicles for the front. Among volunteer groups, with 16 vehicles delivered so far, we’re among the most active in the Czech Republic.
These are not everyday cars. They’re 20+ years old, and each one must be technically assessed — will it survive its mission? What repairs are needed, how much will it cost, and ideally, can we fix it immediately?
We need mechanics who are willing to come with us on call to evaluate vehicles across the country (ideally in various regions) and help with repairs if needed. The cheapest path is to fix what we can in the Czech Republic, or in Ukraine — but the vehicle must make the journey.
Help with the Wax Drive and Other Tasks
Right now, we are organizing a wax collection for trench candles. We’ve reached out to parishes and cemeteries — but many more steps are likely needed to secure the necessary materials. We’d be very grateful for help with this and other ongoing projects.
What’s in It for You?
Volunteering and donating is not a one-way street. You give something — but you get something, too.
We sacrifice our time, money, and sometimes face painful misunderstandings from people we thought would understand. Some see our help as "fueling the war," as if doing nothing would lead to fewer casualties. You have to digest the contrast between indifference and the horrors you hear and see during field missions — and still get up and do what feels like a drop in the ocean. That’s the reality.
But you quickly start feeling that you’ve done something good. Sometimes you receive gratitude from those you ask for help. You share successes and failures with your team, you forge new friendships, often with exceptional people, and you feel mutual respect. Everyone puts their heart into the work — it’s a calling, not a job. There are no office hours. No boundaries.
And one thing is certain — if you ever felt fear, despair, or helplessness at the start of the invasion, you now feel that what you do matters. Those dark emotions fade. You have a role — and if you fulfill it, no matter what happens, you’ll never feel ashamed or helpless again.
And finally, you get to witness the gratitude of those you help. It’s a privilege to receive it — but it belongs to everyone involved, from the tiniest gesture to the largest donation. It’s not easy to make that gratitude flow where it belongs, but we try.
Hopefully, this gave you a little insight into what’s behind the scenes. We all have other roles in life, and this one isn’t for everyone — but it might make sense for you. And if it does, it could bring something meaningful into your life.
Please consider joining us. You might see opportunities we don’t.
The goal remains simple: to support those on the front line in Ukraine, so those behind them — including us — can live in freedom and peace.
Together to victory!
We will endure because we must, because we want a better world for our children.
СЛАВА УКРАЇНІ! ГЕРОЯМ СЛАВА!
Glory to Ukraine! Glory to the heroes!