[AT] Off topic: Ukraine

[Mike M]

Can someone explain to me how to send money to his account?  I'm not
very savvy with PayPal.

Thanks,
Mike M

On 3/13/2022 1:01 AM, Spencer Yost wrote:
> 
> 
> I know we’ve all seen the news, and the horrible pictures that come
> along with it. Regardless of your politics I think all of us can agree
> on what’s happening in Ukraine is clearly a humanitarian crisis.
> Central European countries are overrun with refugees that need
> humanitarian assistance.
>
> I’m happy to report to one of our long-time members has stepped up to
> help. Mattias Kessén(Sweden) is involved in helping acclimate some
> Ukrainian refugees to his area in Sweden.  Here a quote from him in
> some emails we have been exchanging:
>
> “I will leave early tomorrow first to my son's high school for their
> mini vans and then to Nynäshamn a port  some 150 miles away for 70
> refugees. The headmaster offered their vehicles this morning it's
> fantastic to see so many people working together”
>
> Final settlement and logistics are not finalized but it appears
> Mattiias will be - more likely than not - hosting a family.  After
> much cajoling and begging on my part I finally convinced him to let
> the list chip in a few bucks towards his own and his town’s and
> school’s sacrifice to take care of these folks and offset a few expenses.
>
> And I did this for one reason. It’s so hard for us in the US to know
> who to support with our financial resources in this war.  There’s so
> many aid organizations and go fund me pages and what not. Also, I know
> some folks have trouble with some of the foreign payment systems. But
> this is something we can do. I’m not sure that the financial need is
> all that great in this particular situation but every dollar is a vote
> of confidence and support. I think that’s probably the greatest gift:
>  That the folks taking care of business in Sweden know we understand
> their sacrifice(it’s important to note that Kyiv is closer to Mattias
> than his moose hunting grounds).
>
> If you want to help Mattias and his town, simply send a small gift to
> his PayPal address:
>
> davidbrown950 at gmail.com
>
> I’ve already sent a small donation via PayPal and I’ve confirmed that
> the money safely reached them quickly. He’ll make sure that the funds
> are used responsibly for offsetting expenses for the folks and
> institutions hosting and helping these families.
>
> Spencer
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
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