A Ukrainian couple collecting humanitarian aid to send back to their war-torn homeland have thanked the people of North Tyneside for their incredible outpouring of generosity.
Husband and wife Alina Kanishchuk and Jon Kazakry who run the Sushi Yammi Japanese Restaurant in North Shields, only started collecting essential supplies on March 2 in a show of support for their fellow Ukrainians following the Russian invasion 12 days ago.
And thanks to the “overwhelming” support of individuals and businesses, two aid consignments are already on their way to those most in need.
