Ukraine

Chris Penna with Arina, Natasha and Luiza Bezsonova, and Violeta Penna at a church reception. CONTRIBUTED

Escaping from Ukraine: A journey of fear and hope from Kharkiv, Ukraine to Greensboro

W. Spencer Hinds

Thursday, December 1, 2022

Imagine for a moment that downtown Eatonton is the border between your country and a country bent on your destruction. Then imagine that you live a few blocks from downtown Greensboro, a mere 23 miles from that border.

Paramedics in Ukraine (with faces blurred to provide anonymity) pose with medical supplies sent by Lake Country Medical Aid for Ukraine (LCMAU). CONTRIBUTED

LCMAU continues to aid war-torn Ukraine

Staff Reports

Thursday, September 22, 2022

Lake Country Medical Aid for Ukraine (LCMAU) has spearheaded fundraising efforts and raised more than $157,000 through generous donor contributions. But the need continues for financial support to replace dwindling medical supplies and services throughout the war-torn country.

Pictured are, from left: Ginny Olson, Ralph Olson, Dr. Nic Chronos, Tom Hanscom, Riezl Baker, Kim Chronos, Aly Wright and R.J. Brooks. CONTRIBUTED

Benefit concert raises over $125,000 for Ukraine

News Staff

Wednesday, July 6, 2022

The efforts of the local non-profit, Lake Country Medical Aid for Ukraine (LCMAFU), have paid off! Sunday, June 26, 2022, LCMAFU hosted a benefit concert at Oconee Brewing Company which raised more than $125,000.

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