Hi, Olga here.
I’m fundraising for Ukraine’s defense by participating in a bike race on Nov 1-3, 2024!!
My plan is to bike the “Wines2Whales” race. It is a 3-day mountain bike race through South Africa's Western Cape. Length of the trek, 197 km (or 122 miles) and 3,750 meters (or 12,303 feet) of climbing. I decided to do this to bring attention to the plight of my country and fundraise for Ukrainian people who are suffering but still persevering as they defend my homeland. These three days of bike challenge will include portages, single tracks and a lot of climbing. I’ve been training, but I’m still petrified, as I’ve never done something so strenuous on a bike.
GOAL: Fundraise for life-saving anti-drone systems (Drone Domes) and associated power charging stations (details below). Total fundraising goal = $25,000
IMPORTANT! I found an incredible individual who will MATCH my fundraising efforts. Every dollar, euro, rand will be doubled and stretched!
Who I’m fundraising for
Defenders in the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
I have been volunteering my time to help men and women of (1) 72nd Mechanized Brigade, (2) 54th Mechanized Brigade’s Drone Team and (3) 47th Mechanized Brigade.
I want to purchase drone domes, for these brigades, to protect the defenders when they are working, stationed in place, administering first aid at a field hospital, recharging from a mission or resting.
I want to buy “Trench EW “Grets” 4M” anti-drone protection systems and the associated portable charging power stations.
I’ve been fundraising for these outstanding humans for almost three years now and have a direct connection to the brigades through Zoriana Mironishena who bravely delivers consistently to the front lines.
In the past lives, these were engineers, construction workers, bartenders, students, musicians, who volunteered to protect freedom, democracy and territorial integrity of Ukraine. Many of them have perished while doing so.
I want to save lives!
Thank you for your support and generosity!
What I will buy:
How does it work? Grets 4M system is a reliable and powerful electronic warfare (EW) system designed to counter armed enemy drones operating in wide ranges of frequencies. It’s a tool that disables enemy drones before they can attack Ukrainian field base and destroy everyone inside. With this device, enemy drones (usually carrying an explosive) become disabled mid-flight and a significant distance away from precious human beings they were designed to eliminate. By helping me buy these, you will literally save lives!
A significant advantages of this anti-drone device are its light weight as well as a wide operating temperature, especially important as we head into the cold winter months. Thanks to its features and advantages, the “Grets 4M” EW system is an indispensable tool for ensuring the safety of military facilities, critical infrastructure, and Ukrainian men and women. Cost of each Grets 4M system: ~$3,700 (depending on delivery costs into the at-war county).
Since the teams are operating in all-weather conditions, harsh winters or hot summers, it’s imperative that the power station providing charging to the Grets 4M system is of high quality, portable and easy to set up. The guys have pointed out Flashfish J1000Plus power station as the optimal system for their needs in the field. Cost of each power station: $500.
where YOU CAN SUPPORT ME
One of my contacts, a good-hearted Ukraine supporter, will double whatever I fundraise. Your incredibly kind and generous contributions will be multiplied by 2!
North America and Europe,
PayPal email: FundofCaring@gmail.com
Venmo: @olga-shmaid
Zelle (scan in your banking app to pay):
For direct transfers and EFT Payments, please contact me for bank details.
Thank you
for standing up with me against the russian invader, who continues to terrorize my country. Ukrainians are bravely defending their land and I thank you from the bottom of my heart for supporting them. Thank you for helping me save lives with these anti-drone devices.
About Me
I’m Ukrainian and my country is courageously defending itself against the russian federation since the start of full-scale invasion on February 24, 2022. For nearly 1,000 days, the enemy has been invading our land, killing our people and bombing hospitals, schools and energy infrastructure, trying to de-stabilize Ukrainian nation. Yet, Ukrainians continue to resist. With unwavering bravery and determination, they stand up to and fight the aggressor.
Though I live far from the front lines, I have been actively fundraising since the early days of the full-scale invasion. Thanks to the incredible support of many, I’ve raised over $100,000 to support Ukrainian defenders, civilians, children, vulnerable populations and refugees. Beyond fundraising, I also write about the resilience of Ukrainian women, both abroad and inside Ukraine. After conducting over 85 interviews, I’ve gained an even deeper appreciation for the unbreakable spirit of my homeland - a strength that continues to inspire me daily.
I am incredibly proud of my people and will keep doing everything I can to help them. This biking initiative is just one more way I am committed to contributing to Ukraine’s fight for freedom.
