*Updated* I am now in Ukraine!!  100% OF DONATIONS WILL GO TOWARDS NON-LETHAL NECESSITIES SUCH AS FOOD, WATER, AND TRANSPORTATION, THANK YOU SO MUCH!!

I was in classes as a cybersecurity programming student and only had months left to graduate. But as this crisis has evolved, day by day, I became more and more worried this scenario will grow into something more catastrophic.

Ukraine is a peaceful, sovereign country. Thousands of children, women, and elderly have already needlessly died from artillery, missile strikes, and small arms fire upon residential areas between the years of 2014 and now. Much not spoken of. These innocent Ukrainian citizens have been ruthlessly killed, for no reason at all.

 I  want to make it clear, my main goal for coming here is to provide humanitarian aid in every way I possibly can to displaced families and children. To provide safe passage out of the country. 

I have recently joined a group of instructors who are training civilians, families, and helping rebuild destroyed schools and houses 😌 all from your help and support 🙏💙💛🇺🇦 thank you!

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*Original Posting*

Please help me assist the Ukrainian refugees, fighting forces, the civilians, and children who need to be trained in what to do or where to go. I am able to assist and save lives and families who are being displaced into Moldova, Poland, Romania, and other bordering countries. 

Please find it in your heart to help this peaceful and sovereign nation become whole once again.

Alongside  my personal savings, your donations will help pay for:

- FIRST AND FOREMOST: Water and food to families and children in need

-Plane tickets to the Ukrainian Embassy in Washington D.C., then to Poland

-Taxis in Poland then Ukraine to Lyviv, Kyiv, or where I am most needed

-Trains to the southern and eastern areas of Ukraine

-Personal food and water for at least 30 days, then what I can maintain for up to a year

-Cost of living while in country

Physcial gear and equipment, alongside what I have now:

-Body armor

-Cold weather gear - pants, jacket, socks, balaclava, etc.

-Ear protection

-Gloves

- Prescription Eye Protection

- Rucksack

-Various non-lethal equipment

This is not an inexpensive trip, but my entire heart is set on this goal. I put my entire life on hold...my relationship, my family, my schooling, my income....everything. This is so important to me, and the entire nation of Ukraine and their families. 

I need to help, and I need your help to do so. Let's help together. No amount is too small.  Thank you for taking the time to read this, and thank you so much for your generosity. May you all stay healthy and safe.

With much love, respect, and gratitude,

Dylan