UWC and Canadian philanthropists donate 50 life support systems to AFU
The Ukrainian World Congress (UWC) and the Canadian Maple Hope Foundation have donated a new batch of 50 MOVES SLC mobile life support systems to the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The total cost of the aid package, which includes medical equipment and staff training, is USD 10 million (UAH 315 million).
According to Ukrinform, this information is available on the website of the Ukrainian World Congress (UWC).
The transfer took place as part of the Unite with Ukraine initiative. The MOVES SLC system, manufactured by Thornhill Medical, is the world's only portable integrated unit weighing 18 kg, which combines: an oxygen concentrator (eliminating the need for explosive oxygen cylinders), a unique ventilator, a suction system, and complete monitoring of vital signs.
The device is battery-powered and designed specifically for emergency care and transport of seriously wounded patients in extremely difficult frontline conditions.
“This assistance is an example of long-term support that strengthens our defense capabilities and saves the lives of Ukrainian servicemen every day,” said Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sibiga, thanking the Canadian government and partners for their solidarity.
The latest equipment was received by key units, including: the Azov and Khartia brigades (National Guard of Ukraine), the Liut assault brigade, the Alpha special unit of the Security Service of Ukraine, Special Operations Forces, the 5th Kyiv Assault Brigade, as well as the Heart Institute of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine and units of the Territorial Defense Forces.
In addition to equipment, the project provides for intensive training of specialists. More than 70 military anesthesiologists have already undergone practical training, and the total number of medics trained under this program has reached 350.
UWC President Paul Grod noted that this delivery is a testament to the unbreakable unity of Ukrainians around the world, and Maple Hope Foundation Vice President Tetiana Kostyuk added that investments in Ukraine's medical resilience will continue for as long as it takes to win.
The Congress added that since the start of the full-scale invasion, the UWC's “Unite with Ukraine” initiative has raised over USD 75.3 million in aid, and the Maple Hope Foundation has provided over $40 million in support.
In September 2025, a shipment of 30 Moves life support systems arrived in Kyiv from the Canadian charity Maple Hope Foundation and the World Congress of Ukrainians (WCU) initiative Unite with Ukraine.
Photo: Territorial Defense Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine / Facebook