A SOMERSET man, two brothers and four of their sons are preparing to drive ambulances to support the frontline in war-torn Ukraine.

Chris Watt, 57, from Bath, and his team are about to set off from on an extraordinary mission to deliver three life-saving ambulances nearly 1,500 miles to Lviv.

The mission to save 1,000 lives of men and their sons, entitled the 1,000 Lives Campaign, launched on Father’s Day.

Chris, who is the chairman of healthcare company Pharmaxo Group, his brothers Angus 60,and David, 54, will be driving with sons Max Watt, 19, Fynn Watt, 23, James Watt, 27 and Joe Watt,18 in support of the www.DrivingUkraine.org project.

The ultimate destination of the vehicles will be the frontline where they are desperately needed to evacuate and care for injured soldiers and volunteers.

The campaign aims to buy and deliver 1,000 Individual First Aid Kits (IFAKs), crucial medical supply kits that will save a life after a mortal wound. The target is £120,000.

Chris, who is also a former Army Captain, said: “I know from my own experience how important IFAKs are and why they’re needed. After serving myself I know that an IFAK can save a life. This has been a powerful motivation driving me to support the 1,000 Lives campaign.”

Full information about the campaign is here www.drivingukraine.org/1000Lives

The driving force behind www.DrivingUkraine.org is one of the sons, Fynn. Since starting the campaign two years ago, Fynn and his colleagues have delivered 110 vehicles to Ukraine, saved countless lives, evacuated hundreds of Ukrainians, provided tons of aid, enlisted hundreds of volunteers and raised over £600,000.

On the second anniversary of Fynn’s involvement, the three brothers decided to come together, side-by-side on this landmark convoy of ambulances.

Fynn Watt said: “In Ukraine, family relationships are so tight, especially at these trying times. 

“I’m so proud to see my family come together and set an amazing example of what a family can do when they unite for a worthy cause. We appreciate not every family has the opportunity to do a journey like this but you can help with the 1000 Lives campaign. We need you.”

www.DrivingUkraine.org has partnered with an official charity, named Nadiya (charity number 1200609). For donations of £1,000+, people are urged to email [email protected].