LA Voice: “Ukraine has won the hearts of most of the rest of the world while Putin has been forced to call on Syrian reinforcements to do what his own army could not. Putin has won worldwide condemnation except in the cases of a few tyrants much like himself in North Korea, China, Syria, etc.
Unfortunately, moral support alone does not appear to be sufficient. Despite putting up a determined resistance, Ukrainians can hold out only so long against the onslaught of superior weaponry.
With that in mind, I am taking this opportunity to help publicize an effort originating out of Lake Charles to raise needed funds for the victims of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Wayne Thompson, whose wife is Ukrainian, has helped her and some of her friends, also from Ukraine, to launch fundraising efforts to purchase medical supplies for the soldiers and war victims being sheltered in a Ukraine safe house.
“Our fund raiser for Ukraine has raised over $12,500 in just a few days,” Thompson said. “THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!!! This effort is by me personally (not an organization) and my family and friends. Those who know me understand how I operate and will really make a difference for soldiers, refugees, and the girls at the safe house.
“The first package arrived in Ukraine a few days ago. Viktoriia (my wife), Alina, Irina, and Lena are working on many more. These women are all from Ukraine and live here in Lake Charles, Louisiana.”