In February and March 2022, as the russian nazi horde was approaching Kyiv, tens of thousands of volunteers signed up for the Territorial Defense Forces. These volunteers, along with police officers, manned checkpoints, took defensive positions, and hunted russian terrorist groups. They were regular local citizens and were provided with little material support aside from guns.
Our friends, who tried to sign up but were turned away for lack of military experience, were helping the volunteers and police officers in every way they could: bringing hot food and supplies. At the same time, we at Leleka Foundation were buying, importing, and distributing first-aid kits for the same Territorial Defense volunteers.
It became clear that one of the urgent needs was socks, and one of our friends happens to have a company that makes them. So, after giving away all the socks they had in stock, they decided to make a special batch with a funny, inspirational design, to keep the guys' feet warm, to make them smile, and remind them of Leleka where they could get their IFAKs. Of about 700 pairs of socks made, the majority have been given to our defenders. As the Territorial Defense forces were reorganized and resupplied, the shortages have been addressed, and the remaining socks are no longer needed for their original purpose. The remaining 100 or so pairs have been kindly donated to Leleka Foundation and we are selling them to raise money. All proceeds from sales, minus shipping, go to support Leleka's mission of providing medical supplies to Ukraine.
Please note that these are not military-spec tactical socks, but regular "street" socks suitable for everyday wear. Though if you frame them and put them on a wall, we won't mind.
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