Martin Roberts was one of the many brave people who made the 1,260-mile trip from the UK all the way to the Poland-Ukraine border to deliver supplies amid the ongoing Russian invasion. It all started after watching the news and feeling helpless, before he woke up and decided to take action to help people still in the country as well as those crossing the border into safer territory.
Homes Under The Hammer's Martin Roberts in 26-hour drive to Poland/Ukraine border to deliver aid
13.03.2022 - 21:47 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Homes Under The Hammer 's Martin Roberts is making a 26-hour drive in a bid to get urgent aid to those most in need fleeing war-torn Ukraine.
He's been keeping his fans updated on Instagram about his lengthy journey from the UK as he tries to reach the Poland/Ukrainian border to help refugees.
The BBC presenter and property expert, 58, says he feels a "massive responsibility" to deliver the precocious supplies and he hopes to donate to those who have been displaced in the next 24 hours.
Since Russia forces invaded neighbouring country Ukraine last month, many Ukrainians have been forced to flee their homeland and seek refugee in other countries.
"More than half of all refugees who have left Ukraine are in Poland. So, if there are five million, just imagine that we get 2.5m," Poland's president predicted when talking about the crisis to BBC’s Sunday Morning show.
In the wake of Russian's invasion, generous Britons have donated vital supplies and money for the thousands of Ukrainian refugees arriving across the border.
Following appeals for help as families flee their homes in Kyiv and other major cities, there has been a massive outpouring from people wanting to help out - including Homes Under The Hammer star Martin.
Speaking in his latest social media update, the presenter updated fans on his progress, as he makes it his mission to help those impacted by Vladimir Putin's senseless attacks on Ukraine.
"I’ve managed a few hours sleep and yeah, it’s a really tough day today, it’s another 13 hours on the road," he told his followers in the video shared to both Twitter and Instagram.
"Probably the longest day’s driving I’ve ever done, all the way down through Poland and a large portion of Germany.
"Lots of music on the stereo,
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