Thornhill Medical supports “Unite with Ukraine” initiative with training and support to enable life-saving care.
Thornhill Medical salutes the teams at the Ukrainian World Congress and Maple Hope Foundation for their tireless efforts to secure life-saving technology for Ukraine, as they announce the recent delivery of 30 MOVES® SLC™ life support systems as part of the Unite with Ukraine initiative.
Our teams are proud to collaborate with these dedicated organizations and Ukrainian medical personnel by providing training, support and resources to enable essential combat casualty care in even the most challenging of circumstances.
Since May 2022, more than 230 MOVES® SLC™ life support systems have been deployed to Ukraine and Thornhill Medical have trained hundreds of civilian and military medical personnel.
Read more about the latest initiative below.
Lesley Gouldie, President and CEO, Thornhill Medical.
“With this fifth deployment, we continue to support and enable front-line combat casualty care capacity. Just as importantly, our team is training Ukrainian medical teams to ensure the technology translates into lives saved today and a more resilient medical system for tomorrow.”
Maple Hope Foundation and the “Unite with Ukraine” initiative of the
Ukrainian World Congress deliver 30 MOVES® SLC™
mobile life support systems to Ukraine’s defense forces
A Ukrainian anesthesiologist and others speak to the advantages of MOVES® SLC™ in
treating critically wounded personnel in challenging conditions.
Video provided by Ukrainian World Congress and Maple Hope Foundation.
As part of the deployment of the medical technology donation to Ukraine, Thornhill Medical provided combat care training to military medical teams who will be using MOVES® SLC™ to treat and transport injured civilian and military Ukrainians. The MOVES® SLC™ system is the only micro integrated portable life support technology of its kind in the world. Each unit combines an oxygen concentrator, a unique oxygen-conserving ventilator, suction, and a complete vital sign monitoring system in a single rugged, battery powered device. Designed for combat conditions, the systems eliminate the need for heavy and hazardous oxygen tanks.
Video provided by Ukrainian World Congress and Maple Hope Foundation.
The Government of Canada supported the initiative of the Maple Hope Foundation and the Ukrainian World Congress by providing the life-support systems, which have already been deployed to the front lines.
This assistance package, valued at USD 4.3 million (UAH 177 million), includes specialized training for Ukrainian doctors and paramedics. Experts from Thornhill Medical, in cooperation with the Maple Hope Foundation and UWC, will ensure that medical personnel are fully prepared to use the equipment effectively before deployment in the field.
Since 2014, the Maple Hope Foundation has been steadfast in its support for Ukraine, particularly for combat medics since the onset of the full-scale invasion. The foundation previously delivered 80 MOVES® SLC™ systems in 2023 and an additional 25 in 2024. The demand for this state-of-the-art equipment continues to increase.
“As Medical Advisor for Maple Hope Foundation, I am honoured that we have been able to deliver 30 MOVES® SLC systems to Ukraine,” said Dr. Irina Chorny, MD CCFP, Medical Advisor at Maple Hope Foundation. “Each unit serves as a fully portable intensive care station—integrating ventilator support, oxygen generation, suction, and patient monitoring into one compact device.”
“This technology will greatly strengthen the ability of Ukrainian medical teams to deliver advanced critical care in frontline and emergency settings, even when traditional infrastructure is unavailable. We are deeply grateful to the Government of Canada and our partners for making this life-saving support possible.”
Lesley Gouldie, President and CEO, Thornhill Medical said: “Canada’s commitment to Ukraine is measured by the ground support provided. With this fifth deployment, we continue to support and enable front-line combat casualty care capacity. Just as importantly, our team is training Ukrainian medical teams to ensure the technology translates into lives saved today and a more resilient medical system for tomorrow. We appreciate the Government of Canada, the Maple Hope Foundation and the Ukrainian World Congress for their partnership as Ukraine defends, prevails and rebuilds.”
“The Ukrainian World Congress is proud to partner with Maple Hope Foundation and Thornhill Medical in strengthening Ukraine’s frontline medical capacity. These life saving systems are a tangible demonstration of the solidarity of the global Ukrainian diaspora and our friends around the world with the defenders of Ukraine,” said Paul Grod, President, Ukrainian World Congress.
“Through the Unite with Ukraine initiative, we are committed to ensuring that those who risk their lives to protect Ukraine are equipped with the most advanced technologies available. Together, we are not only saving lives today but also building a resilient foundation for Ukraine’s victory and recovery.”
Medical personnel explain the impact of contributions of medical equipment and supplies during the ongoing conflict.
Video provided by Ukrainian World Congress and Maple Hope Foundation.
About Maple Hope Foundation
Founded in Vancouver in 2014 by members of the Ukrainian community, Maple Hope Foundation is a nonprofit organization committed to providing sustained support for Ukraine across military, humanitarian, and social sectors. Since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, the foundation has delivered vital medical aid to civilian and military hospitals, mobile evacuation centers, defenders and their families, as well as settlement assistance and support for displaced Ukrainians in Canada. To date, the total value of assistance provided exceeds CAD 40 million (UAH 1 billion).
About Unite with Ukraine
The Ukrainian World Congress (UWC) represents the interests of over 20 million Ukrainians across more than 80 countries worldwide. Unite with Ukraine, UWC’s global fundraising initiative, is dedicated to the systematic procurement and delivery of critical equipment to support Ukraine’s defenders. This includes tactical medical supplies, armored vehicles, FPV drones, UAV complexes, unmanned systems, and other essential resources. Since February 2022, the initiative has raised more than USD 75.3 million (UAH 3.1 billion) from donors in over 70 countries, making a substantial contribution to strengthening Ukraine’s defense capabilities.
Additional resources about MOVES® SLC™ in Ukraine:
- Ukrainian-language resources / Ресурси українською мовою
- Connect with us in Ukrainian:
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