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Anne Garrels, local Norfolk resident and former NPR correspondent, has set up an NGO Assist-Ukraine.org to help Ukrainians in Ukraine resist the Russian onslaught. Thanks to her long years in the region as an NPR correspondent and new expanded contacts Assist Ukraine has delivered more than $200,000 worth of high-end medical supplies and protective gear and are hand-carrying another $100,000 in 1500 excellent trauma kits as specified by leading doctors in Ukraine. Many supplies being shipped to Ukraine are backing up in Polish customs and are subpar (a bad tourniquet kills), with mega mark-ups. Assist Ukraine charges no overhead, no mark-ups and gets what is needed quickly through tried and trusted couriers. Time is of the essence!

Learn how Assist Ukraine was created, the challenges they face and how you can help.