May 2, 2022
My guest today is Jim Buehler. Jim,
who claims that he is just a “regular guy” recently returned from a
10 day trip helping Ukrainian refugees cross the border into
Poland. Jim’s open-heart surgery a year ago metaphysically opened
his heart to care deeply about the Ukrainian refugees, enough so to
feel compelled to take action. Jim and his college roommate, friend
of 50 years, Lorne Adrian, helped the incoming, weary Ukrainian
women, children and elderly find warmth, food, shelter, and safe
passage to wherever their new upended lives would take them.
Networking with local contacts, Jim and Lorne efficiently and
effectively transported families from border crossings to refugee
centers and train stations. They bought urgently requested
supplies, in particular 5 large generators for bombed out buildings
and hospitals.
Check out the show notes for links to the organizations that Jim
trusts, as well as some articles written about his heart-driven
experience. Enjoy the podcast!
Links:
Folkowisko
Foundation
Kosciuszko Foundation
Norwescap
Ukraine.Welcome.US
Sean Penn Clip from
Lawrence O’Donnell
CORE
Response
URI
Alumni News Article
Boston
Globe Article
Sean
Penn on ET/Canada