Warmth in the Cold: An Evening for Ukraine
To mark four years since the start of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, we’re gathering in solidarity to bring light and warmth to those on the front lines.
Join us for Warmth in the Cold: An Evening for Ukraine — a community event hosted at Saxtons River Distillery, featuring remarks by Ambassador Gediminas Varvuolis of Lithuania, followed by a Solidarity Cocktail Hour & Fundraiser.
Together, we’re raising $10,000 to send 200 Winter Care Packages to Ukrainian soldiers through Blue/Yellow USA — each filled with warmth, nourishment, and messages of hope.
Saxtons River Distillery is a supporting partner of Blue/Yellow USA.
✨ Event Schedule
5:00–6:00 PM — Reflections at the Four-Year Mark: Remarks by Ambassador Gediminas Varvuolis, Co-Hosted by Windham World Affairs Council
Registration encouraged: https://Ukraine4years.eventbrite.com
6:00–7:30 PM — Solidarity Cocktail Hour & Fundraiser
✨ Event Details
* Location: Saxtons River Distillery 155 Chickering Dr, Brattleboro, VT 05301-8801, United States
* Date: February 5, 2026
* Time Doors Open 4:30 PM
Together, we’re sending warmth, strength, and light.
Can’t attend? You can still help!
https://donorbox.org/warmth-in-the-cold-a-winter-care-package-for-ukraine-1
Write a Message to a Soldier:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wwG03LI-6LpnY4UkQ9rDVCfi7twELAEc/view?usp=drive_link
CRITICAL MEDICAL, HUMANITARIAN AND NON-LETHAL AID NEEDED
IFAKs, CRITICAL CARE AMBULANCE & AMBULANCE REPAIRS, NIGHT VISION OPTICAL EQUIPMENT
INDIVIDUAL FIRST AID KITS
Since the massive increase in Russian attacks has exponentially increased the need for critical medical supplies for those who are wounded, we are in need of IFAKs which include tourniquets, compression bandages, hemostatic gauze, chest seals, decompression needles, airway tubes and more, to help keep soldiers alive.
We have a request from military units for 1300 IFAKs for immediate delivery.
The cost per IFAK is $50-$100. They are not standard issue gear, and Ukraine’s defenders cannot afford them. (Military pay is $200-$400 per month.)
NIGHT VISION OPTICAL EQUIPMENT
Requests for these have also multiplied exponentially as Russia's attacks increase. The items help Ukraine's defenders, and front-line medics see at night, allowing for mobility and safety.
AMBULANCES, AMBULANCE EQUIPMENT, FUEL
Blue/Yellow USA has four vehicles for evacuations and medical care. Together with our British volunteers we have 2 ambulances and two evac vehicles with medical equipment. A recently donated ambulance requires repairs and equipment: back hydraulic lift repairs, stretcher system, six new tires, infusion systems, lights and sirens need repairs, ambulance bag and supplies, oxygen tanks and suction device supplies.
We are in need of a critical care ambulance as well, and have been reviewing options.
Our org does city and out of city medevac runs for wounded soldiers and civilians. Fuel costs for out of city runs are $120 per day, in city $120 every 3-4 days, and will rise: per government announcement.
YOUR GENEROSITY
For the needs listed above we are fundraising for $100,000. Blue/Yellow USA cannot not do this without your continued support. It operates without government funding, donations come entirely from private sources. Your generosity has enabled us to supply critical medical care, nonlethal equipment, protective gear, drones and other much needed aid to Ukraine’s defenders and civilians.
THANK YOU!!