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Scarborough Man and Van Heading for Ukraine

A Scarborough man is preparing for a four thousand mile van trip to Ukraine to deliver urgent supplies.

A man and a van from Scarborough are preparing to take medical supplies to Ukraine.

Derek Bratton is making final preparations ahead of his departure later in the month.

He told Paddy at Breakfast where he's going to be going.

Derek is working with Southampton based charity Van Aid to take medical supplies to the region later in the month.

Derek says he received support from OurCo and SALT, and is looking to support some of the efforts of the British Red Cross when he makes it to Poland.

Here is Derek's full conversation with Paddy.

 

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