Knaresborough trucker Bob Frendt raises funds to bring Ukrainian orphans to Yorkshire for respite
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Knaresborough trucker Bob Frendt raises funds to bring Ukrainian orphans to Yorkshire for respite

1 Sep 2026 · Originally published 1 Sep 2026 9/10 Original headline: The trucker raising £20,000 to bring Ukrainian orphans to Yorkshire for respite
Bob Frendt, a 75-year-old from Knaresborough, is raising £20,000 to host a group of Ukrainian orphans for a respite visit next summer. After delivering medical aid to the region for years, he is now organising a concert to help provide these children with a temporary break from the ongoing conflict.
Source: Yorkshire Post North Yorkshire
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