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Idaho News 6
Many Idahoans have rallied around Ukraine. These brothers wanted to say "thanks"
Author: Lorien Nettleton
Published: Feb 6,
"Twin Falls resident Rob Sturgill has made five trips to Ukraine since the Russian invasion almost two years ago. This month, Sturgill and others were joined by Ukranian brothers Ivan and Paul Silkovskyi..."
KITV
Community invited to educational evening with Rob Sturgill and ‘Type of Wood Charity’
Author: Elizabeth Hadley
Published: Jan 30, 2024
"The community is invited to an evening of education regarding the war in Ukraine. Rob Sturgill and his charity, Type of Wood Charity, have been to Ukraine five times since the war began, providing life-saving aid and supplies to the front lines..."
KIVI TV
Idahoans return from war torn Ukraine
Author: Don Nelson
Published: Dec 7, 2023
"Idaho News 6 introduced you to Rob Sturgill and his charity called 'Type of Wood' in October. They were preparing to bring tourniquets and other medical supplies to Ukraine. They have returned with more stories from a country that is literally fighting for its life..."
IDAHO NEWS 6
Idaho group delivering tourniquets to aid Ukraine soldiers
Author: Don Nelson
Published: Oct 17, 2023
"Soldiers on the battlefield need more than just ammunition. In some cases, injured soldiers die because medics are unable to reach them or they just don't have enough supplies to help..."
KTVB7
Idaho nonprofit sends team to Ukraine for fourth time
Author: Abby Davis
Published: Feb 26, 2023
"We've gotten to the point where folks wonder what's even going on anymore in Ukraine ... is there still a war going on," Rob Sturgill, Type of Wood founder, said. "Of course, if you've been watching the news lately, we realize that yes, it is still going on, and I think things are getting more difficult, more challenging."
COOL 96.5 FM NEWS
Idahoans Can Help Ukraine With Humanitarian Drive This Week
Author: Nate Bird
Published: November 8, 2022
A humanitarian aid collection drive will be taking place this week in Southern Idaho to gather items to send to Ukraine. Items needed include food, clothes, baby items, hygiene products...
KJZZ NEWS
Ukrainian woman among dozens shuttled to European safe harbor by Utah, Idaho group
Author: Jim Spiewak, KUTV
Published: March 16, 2022
Brothers living in Utah and Idaho who traveled to Europe have helped shuttle dozens of Ukrainians to safe harbor. One of those people was a 74-year-old women who...