Ukrainian Action Appoints Jack Lopresti as Patron for Veterans’ Rehabilitation Program
7 Nov 2024
Ukrainian Action Appoints Jack Lopresti as Patron for Veterans’ Rehabilitation Program
UK charity and US nonprofit was founded in March 2022 to support the survival and recovery of Ukraine, launched the pioneering Ukrainian Action Heroes rehabilitation program in February 2024 teaching wounded war veterans to ski & snowboard in the Ukrainian Carpathians.
Ukrainian Action drives regular humanitarian aid convoys from the UK, completing 64 convoys in the 32 months since the full-scale invasion, delivering over 300 vehicles loaded with humanitarian aid to Ukraine, including emergency vehicles such as pick-up trucks and ambulances carrying medical supplies, protective clothing, educational material and power generators.
Jack Lopresti is a former member of UK Parliament and a military veteran with a longstanding dedication to public service and a commitment to supporting Ukraine. Jack served as a UK Member of Parliament for Filton & Bradley Stoke from 2010-2024 and Deputy Chairman of the UK Conservative Party from 2022-2024.
LONDON—07 November 2024—Ukrainian Action, a UK charity and US nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the survival and recovery of Ukraine, has appointed Jack Lopresti as Patron of Ukrainian Action Heroes Rehabilitation Program for wounded Ukrainian veterans.
Jack Lopresti is a former member of Parliament and a military veteran with a longstanding dedication to public service. His commitment to supporting Ukraine, both in terms of defense and humanitarian aid, aligns closely with Ukrainian Action’s mission. A veteran of the Armed Forces, Jack served with the 29 Commando Regt Royal Artillery, as a reservist Gunner and was deployed in Afghanistan in 2008/09 on operation Herrick 9. His strong connection to the military has fuelled his engagement with the Armed Forces and Veterans groups, furthering his advocacy for Ukraine.
The Ukrainian Action Heroes program is designed to provide comprehensive support to veterans and their families, helping restore emotional well-being, improve physical health, and facilitate reintegration into civilian life. The primary goal is to help veterans and their families overcome stress and psychological trauma through participation in a variety of therapeutic, physical, and recreation activities, including learning to ski and snowboard. The program also emphasizes reconnecting with nature in the scenic and serene Carpathian Mountains, to find inner resources for recovery.
Jack has been involved in politics at both local and national level since the late 1980s and has served in numerous positions including, as a councillor on Bristol City Council and UK MP for Filton & Bradley Stoke during 2010-2024 serving as Deputy Chairman of the UK’s Conservative Party from July 2022 to July 2024. Notably, he has also championed efforts to repurpose ULEZ-related vehicles from the UK for use as ambulances and command vehicles in Ukraine. Jack has made several visits to Ukraine, meeting with officials and working to foster collaboration between British and Ukrainian defense sectors and veteran communities.
In August 2024, Jack drove a donated vehicle from London to Kyiv with Ukrainian Action. Jack Lopresti said, “It is a huge honour to be asked to take up this position and a privilege to support the fantastic work Ukrainian Action does in the support, care and rehabilitation of wounded Ukrainian Veterans.”
"Jack brings a wealth of experience, passion, and dedication to our charity, and we are honored to have his support in advancing our efforts to aid Ukraine during this challenging time. We are confident that Jack’s leadership and commitment will greatly enhance our impact in supporting Ukraine and its people, particular the veteran community." said Jeffrey Hartman, Ukrainian Action co-founder and CEO.
Ukrainian Action operates transparently to ensure donors and volunteers feel connected to the endeavor. Many donors also volunteer to drive vehicles in UA’s humanitarian aid convoys from London. Supporters may follow convoy shipments and progress through the organization’s Instagram account.
How to help
To donate or volunteer, please visit www.ukrainianaction.com. To buy Ukrainian Action merchandise to support the relief effort, please the organization’s online store. All profits go to support the delivery of trucks and humanitarian materials to Ukraine and to fund veterans to receive rehabilitation. To follow Ukrainian Action on its social media accounts, please visit its Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn pages.
About Ukrainian Action
Headquartered in London, Ukrainian Action is a UK charity and U.S. nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the survival and recovery of Ukraine. Co-founded days after Russia invaded Ukraine on 24 February 2022, by CEO Jeffrey Hartman, his Ukrainian-born wife Natasha and Matthew Morgan, Ukrainian Action has raised over £4 million GBP and donated more than 300 vehicles and hundreds of pallets of physical humanitarian aid to the people of Ukraine.. The organization is a network of over 40 volunteer members, more than 350 volunteer drivers. Ukrainian Action is a CIO registered with the United Kingdom Charity Commission with UK Registered Charity Number 1202133, and is a U.S. tax-exempt public charity under 501(c)(3): FEIN 88-1173971. All donations from individual U.S. taxpayers are tax-deductible. To learn more, please visit: www.ukrainianaction.com.
Media contact
Jeffrey Hartman
Co-founder & CEO
