Stratford-on-Avon District honoured for work helping Ukrainian Medical Charity

Stratford-on-Avon District Council has been presented with a certificate of merit from the Order of St Pantalaimon in Ukraine in thanks for the ongoing support given to help Ukrainian Medical Charity with the war in Ukraine.

On Monday 24 February, at the Full Council meeting, Noel Clements was presented with the certificate by Tania Hébert, Deputy Chair of The Order of St Pantalaimon in the UK, and also a Ukrainian-born local GP.

Since September 2022, the District Council offices in Stratford-upon-Avon have been used as a donation point to help Ukrainian Medical Charity (previously known as Medical Aid Ukraine). The donations received are sorted and then sent to hospitals most in need in Ukraine.

Donations for Ukrainian Medical Charity can be made at the Council offices from 9am to 5pm weekdays.

Medicines need to be in date; however, packaging can be missing or damaged and bandages can be out of date.

Background Information

The St. Panteleimon Order, often called the "Medical Oscar" of Ukraine, continues to honour outstanding contributions to Ukrainian healthcare and humanitarian efforts. Under the leadership of Oksana Lovochkina and support of Deputy Chairs, Tania Hebert and Sara de Silva the Foreign Council in the UK plays a key role in recognising exceptional individuals and organisations supporting Ukraine.

Key Achievements of 2024

• UMAUK President Roman Cregg and Circle Health Group awarded as Laureates of 2024.
• Recognition of distinguished supporters, including His Excellency Right Rev. Kenneth Nowakowski, Lisa Hollins, Massoud Fouladi, Ambulance Aid, and many more.
• Strengthened UK-Ukraine partnerships, engaging top medical and humanitarian organisations.
• Hosted a closing ceremony at University College London, celebrating dedication to Ukraine.

Plans for 2025

• Expanding the Foreign Council in the UK with a strengthened leadership team.
• Honouring one individual and one organisation for their exceptional support for Ukraine.
• Panteleimon Award Ceremony on 27 July 2025 in Kyiv, followed by an event in London.
• Extending global reach - 20+ countries, 8 nomination categories, 25 regional councils.
• Enhancing UK-Ukraine collaboration, inviting new partners to support humanitarian and medical initiatives.

With a growing international presence, the St. Panteleimon Order remains dedicated to recognising medical excellence, humanitarian leadership, and unwavering support for Ukraine.