Fathers’ Day: the Watt brothers and sons launch campaign to save 1000 lives
David Watt, CEO of CI Group which includes successful event organisers Corporate Innovations and PR specialists Clareville, is joining two of his brothers and four of their sons, to drive three life-saving ambulances nearly 1,500 miles to Lviv, Ukraine.
They will depart soon after launching their “1000 Lives” campaign on Fathers’ Day which aims to save 1000 lives. The “1000 Lives” campaign is raising funds to buy supplies that can save the lives of 1000 fathers and sons in the Ukraine. The campaign is looking to buy and deliver 1000 Individual First Aid Kits (IFAKs), crucial medical supply kits that will save a life in the situation of a mortal wound. The target is £120,000.
David Watt said: “This mission is about more than aid; it’s about hope and solidarity. We are delivering more than just equipment; we are delivering a message of support and compassion to those who need it most.”
“I’ve worked alongside Paralympic teams, I have seen and heard how disabilities can impact someone’s life. Our 1000 IFAK campaign wants to make sure fewer young Ukrainians experience that reality.
“CI Group is fully behind this important campaign, using our resources and skills, from design and copy writing to digital marketing and media relations, to drive its success.”
David’s brother Chris, a former Army Captain commented: “I know from my own experience how important IFAKs are and why they’re needed. After serving myself I know that an IFAK can save a life. This has been a powerful motivation for me to support the 1000 Lives campaign.”
Full information about the campaign is here www.Drivingukraine.org/1000Lives)
David and Chris will be travelling in convoy with their brother Angus and four of their sons Max, Fynn, James and Joe, in support of the www.DrivingUkraine.org project. The ultimate destination of the vehicles will be the frontline where they are desperately needed to evacuate and care for injured soldiers and volunteers.
The driving force who started www.DrivingUkraine.org is one of the sons, Fynn Watt. Since starting the campaign two years ago Fynn and his colleagues have delivered 110 vehicles to Ukraine, saved countless lives, evacuated hundreds of Ukrainians, provided tons of aid, enlisted hundreds of volunteers and raised over £600,000.
On the second anniversary of Fynn’s involvement in the initiative, the three brothers decided to come together, side-by-side on this landmark convoy, all bringing their sons.
Angus Watt, who also served in the Army, said “We’ve all been supporting DrivingUkraine, and Fynn’s work individually, but for this we had to come together. That’s why my brothers and I decided it wasn’t going to be just us – it was going to be the whole Watt team.”
Fynn Watt concluded: “In Ukraine, family relationships are so tight, especially at these trying times. I’m so proud to see my family come together and set an amazing example of what a family can do when they unite for a worthy cause. We appreciate not every family has the opportunity to do a journey like this but you can help with the 1000 Lives campaign. We need you.”
www.DrivingUkraine.org has partnered with an official charity: Nadiya (charity number 1200609). For donations of £1000 + please contact DrivingUkraine@gmail.com
