{"id":1580,"date":"2026-07-16T20:39:16","date_gmt":"2026-07-16T20:39:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/?p=1580"},"modified":"2026-07-16T20:53:36","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T20:53:36","slug":"andys-27th-run","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/runs\/andys-27th-run\/","title":{"rendered":"Andy&#8217;s 27th Run"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Prior to our run, we visited our long term supporters at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/meditechtrust?__cft__[0]=AZZD-3--nkwbRRieIg8P-Toi_pp3PW8Drx835whgo0HXSwLhBgK9TJdYnV70tB4F6oT9DW_pRn891wk2nLhnb-W3d1khSaGAIhDfcliHV_KhP-VIhS1pZSqt93x1LO3v8E-6L6og7AoB9y0xUY_OW7luxMzS-oQcGJu1ZbLIMGbCGDwurZLWZ-UanXjZCL_YOYt1K0VgexyGI8y3hIAWSUrD&amp;__tn__=-]K-R\">Medi Tech Trust<\/a> where the ever helpful Stuart provided aid that will go to Odesa and the Orphanage we support. Huge thanks to Stuart and Bob Lewis for continuing to support Ukraine &#8211; they also provide a lot of aid to other aid teams including our good friend <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=100086950916781&amp;__cft__[0]=AZZD-3--nkwbRRieIg8P-Toi_pp3PW8Drx835whgo0HXSwLhBgK9TJdYnV70tB4F6oT9DW_pRn891wk2nLhnb-W3d1khSaGAIhDfcliHV_KhP-VIhS1pZSqt93x1LO3v8E-6L6og7AoB9y0xUY_OW7luxMzS-oQcGJu1ZbLIMGbCGDwurZLWZ-UanXjZCL_YOYt1K0VgexyGI8y3hIAWSUrD&amp;__tn__=-]K-R\">Valentyna Skoromets<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-9-16 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Another visit to MediTech Trust!\" width=\"563\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fFu0Gs6947U?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br>With the van fully loaded, it was off to Dover! Once again, there were no queues or delays:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-9-16 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Run 27 starts at Dover\" width=\"563\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/DRSzXv8qvHg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br>After the usual long drive through France, Belgium, The Netherlands, German and into Poland, it was time for our regular game of &#8220;Border Bingo&#8221;! This time, we had the additional rule changes relating to use by dates! (we checked everything of course but you never know if something slipped through). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-9-16 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Border bingo with added \u201care your dates ok?\u201d!\" width=\"563\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mOi-SXzojB4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Just 2hrs 50m to get across- none of the cargo was searched despite warnings this has been happening recently. Then a pleasant run from the border to Vinnitsya where we stayed for the night. Huge thanks again to Valentyna Skoromets for providing the hotel for the night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-9-16 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Update from Vinnitsya\" width=\"563\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ij9rxKU-IMA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Our first visit was to our good friends at the Charitable Foundation &#8220;I Will Help&#8221; in Odesa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"1584\" src=\"http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Odesa-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1584\" srcset=\"http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Odesa-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Odesa-1-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Odesa-1-768x576.jpg 768w, http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Odesa-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Odesa-1.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"1585\" src=\"http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Odesa-2-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1585\" srcset=\"http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Odesa-2-768x1024.jpg 768w, http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Odesa-2-225x300.jpg 225w, http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Odesa-2-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Odesa-2.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"1583\" src=\"http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Odesa-3-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1583\" srcset=\"http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Odesa-3-768x1024.jpg 768w, http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Odesa-3-225x300.jpg 225w, http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Odesa-3-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Odesa-3.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br>as we had 2 electric wheelchairs on board, we were able to take these directly to the Border Force Hospital in Odesa and give them to two soldiers there. The team compiled this video for us:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-9-16 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Delivery to the Border Force Hospital in Odesa\" width=\"563\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YGsWU5_7Oqk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Yesterday became a truly special and deeply emotional day for our team &#8211; Charitable organization &#8220;I WILL HELP&#8221;. The President of the organization, Oleksandr Yuriiovych Zlatin, together with our reliable partners and true friends &#8211; Andrew Wooler and Tony (Brass Band Aid for Ukraine) &#8211; visited a hospital where our wounded defenders are undergoing treatment and rehabilitation. Together, we delivered critically important aid to the soldiers &#8211; modern electric wheelchairs. This new equipment will significantly ease the daily lives of our Heroes and help them adapt more quickly to new conditions. \ud83e\udd1d Our deepest gratitude to Andrew Wooler and Tony for traveling thousands of kilometers, collecting aid, delivering it under shelling, and personally supporting those who protect our skies! \ud83d\ude4f We keep moving forward without stopping for a moment. A deep bow to everyone who helps, supports, and believes in our mission. Glory to Ukraine! Glory to the Heroes!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Wheelchairs delivered to Border Force hospital in Odesa\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_kB1x3EEhWQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br>The I Will Help team often send us videos of our aid being delivered:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-9-16 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"I Will Help thank you video\" width=\"563\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GWYp9JoMPcs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-9-16 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"I Will Help Thank You Video\" width=\"563\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/crFIYOVujQ8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br>From Odesa, we travelled up to Krop to meet up with our dear friend Anton and the &#8220;Help from the Heart&#8221; Foundation. This included our regular visit to the orphanage:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"590\" height=\"443\" data-id=\"1595\" src=\"http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Orphanage-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1595\" srcset=\"http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Orphanage-1.jpg 590w, http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Orphanage-1-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 590px) 100vw, 590px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"1592\" src=\"http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Orphanage-2-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1592\" srcset=\"http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Orphanage-2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Orphanage-2-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Orphanage-2-768x576.jpg 768w, http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Orphanage-2.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"1589\" src=\"http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Orphanage-3-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1589\" srcset=\"http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Orphanage-3-1024x768.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Orphanage-3-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Orphanage-3-768x576.jpg 768w, http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Orphanage-3.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"1594\" src=\"http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Orphanage-4-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1594\" srcset=\"http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Orphanage-4-768x1024.jpg 768w, http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Orphanage-4-225x300.jpg 225w, http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Orphanage-4-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Orphanage-4.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"1590\" src=\"http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Orphanage-5-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1590\" srcset=\"http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Orphanage-5-1024x768.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Orphanage-5-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Orphanage-5-768x576.jpg 768w, http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Orphanage-5.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"1591\" src=\"http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Orphanage-6-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1591\" srcset=\"http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Orphanage-6-1024x768.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Orphanage-6-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Orphanage-6-768x576.jpg 768w, http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Orphanage-6.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"1593\" src=\"http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Orphanage-7-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1593\" srcset=\"http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Orphanage-7-768x1024.jpg 768w, http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Orphanage-7-225x300.jpg 225w, http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Orphanage-7-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Orphanage-7.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The children presented Andy &amp; Tony with angel trinkets which they had made &#8211; very touching as always meeting these kids. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Visit to the Orphanage \" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0qjo88HmQfQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We had a number of parcels on board for delivery by Anton to front line folks which we handed over at a meal in the hotel restaurant:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"1597\" src=\"http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Krop-City-2-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1597\" srcset=\"http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Krop-City-2-768x1024.jpg 768w, 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http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Krop-City-3.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Whilst we we there, a group of new recruits were celebrating completing their training prior to deploying the next day. As they were from a special forces unit, this was a good time to give them the last of my Para Reg flags &#8211; they really appreciated this. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"933\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Krop-City-1-933x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1599\" srcset=\"http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Krop-City-1-933x1024.jpg 933w, http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Krop-City-1-273x300.jpg 273w, http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Krop-City-1-768x843.jpg 768w, http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Krop-City-1-1400x1536.jpg 1400w, http:\/\/andywooler.info\/brassbandaid2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Krop-City-1.jpg 1458w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 933px) 100vw, 933px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Our final task was to collect some parcels to take back to the UK for a refugee there. Once these were on board, we were set for the homeward trip. Because of these parcels, we chose to use the normal Medyka crossing where we thought the Polish customs would be easier to deal with &#8211; and they were. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-9-16 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Border bingo time again!\" width=\"563\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TXWCNspu3uc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Then onwards to Dunkirk after a 5h 20m border crossing. <br>Here&#8217;s the final update from this run:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Final video from the June aid run\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/q4kduqqW9sw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Prior to our run, we visited our long term supporters at Medi Tech Trust where the ever helpful Stuart provided aid that will go to Odesa and the Orphanage we support. 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