Grassroots Volunteers
The people listed here are the principals for grassroots volunteer groups operating in Ukraine. Some are individual volunteers, others represent registered NGOs. All are trusted individuals who were chosen for placement here based upon a history of outstanding reports of progress and effectiveness from the field.
Some of the photos below were modified with AI tools to improve image quality, protect operational security or for aesthetic reasons. All of the people featured on this site are real people who are helping Ukraine. Follow the links in their bios to find out more. Shane ONeal is solely responsible for the content on shaneoneal.com.
Ryan Hendrickson
Former Green Beret Ryan Hendrickson is the principal of Tip of the Spear Landmine Removal, Inc. A veteran-owned 501c3...
Pastor Vadym Tokarchuk
Pastor Vadym Tokarchuk is a chaplain of the Separate Unit of the 1st Ukrainian Battalion of Military Chaplains. He and his fellow chaplains established the OPORA Veteran's Hub in Rakhiv, Ukraine.
Antonina and Victoria
Antonina Kozurak and Victoria Gubko are volunteer fundraisers in Rakhiv, Ukraine. They raise funds for vehicles, tires, food, medicine, drone detectors and more for multiple military units on the frontlines.
Gary Inglis
Gary "Scotty" Inglis is a Medical Platoon Sergeant from Scotland who serves in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. He maintains a fleet of UK NHS-style ambulances shared between military and civilian ambulance crews in Eastern Ukraine.
Christine Khariv
Christine is a talented volunteer fundraiser in Kyiv, Ukraine. She supplies multiple units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine with Starlink subscriptions, medicine, drone detectors and so much more.
Father Volodymyr Prodanets
The НАЇДОК (nay-yi-dok) is a delicious meal-ready-to-eat prepared by the volunteer kitchen established by Father Volodymyr Prodanets in Zakarpattia Oblast, Ukraine.
Victoria John
Victoria "Tori" John is a Rehabilitation Specialist in private practice in North Somerset, UK. Tori is actively seeking sponsors for her next trip to Ukraine, where she provides critical care to get the Defenders of Ukraine back on their feet.
Darik Sergii Daragon
Darik Sergii Daragon is an experienced fundraiser operating in Kharkiv Oblast. He raises funds for medical supplies, food, drone detectors and more for Azov, Khartia and other military units operating in Kharkiv Oblast.
Ivan Berdar
Ivan Berdar founded the NGO Volunteers of the Rakhiv District in the early days of the full-scale invasion in 2022, when Internally Displaced People from frontline areas began to arrive in the quiet mountain village of Rakhiv. He and his team quickly organized to provide shelter and supplies, reaching out to contacts in the Czech Republic and beyond for assistance.
About this Site
Shane ONeal is a volunteer fundraiser who lives in San Antonio, Texas. In October of 2022, Shane traveled to Ukraine for three months to teach a First Aid class to civilians. While there, he developed working relationships with many people who share the same mission - helping Ukraine survive and thrive in the face of unspeakable evil perpetrated by their neighbors to the East. All of the people and organizations listed here are known to him personally, and he has been contributing financially to their support since 2023. Shane does not accept donations directly. Links/information to donate directly to each volunteer organization is listed in their bio (click on the photo).
Fresh off the heels of his latest trip to Ukraine, Shane is available free-of-charge to speak to church groups, civic organizations and company meetings about his experiences with each of these volunteers and organizations. Send email to shane.oneal+uap@gmail.com to book a presentation. Free travel radius for presentations in the San Antonio and Austin, Texas corridor or remotely via Zoom. Travel outside this area is available at cost for accomodations and fuel. Podcasters welcome.
Check out Shane's interview about Ukraine on the Brian Crombie Radio Hour.