After seeing pictures from Ukraine and how the situation is at the border, Jonny Johnsson wanted to make an effort.
Then he started a private initiative, he would drive a bus down to the border between Poland and Ukraine and transport people away from the border area.
- There are many vulnerable at the border, shocked mothers with small children, he says.
At first Jonny would go all by himself, but then his former colleague Pether Ståhl, heard about the plan and then also wanted to help.
With sponsorship from Stångåbuss, the initiative became a reality.
The bus left Valdemarsvik on Friday and was then also loaded with basic necessities, such as diapers and baby food.
"Some positive feeling"
The bus has been named the Sunflower Bus, because the sunflower is Ukraine's national flower and it has also become a symbol of resistance to the Russian invasion.
There is also a facebook group where you can follow the bus' journey.
- The name gives a positive feeling, even if it is not a positive or fun trip, says Jonny Johnsson.
They have had contact with people who are at the border and who will help put people on the Sunflower bus.
The bus has room for 48 people and Jonny Johnsson thinks it can be challenging.
- We have strict rules to follow, but of course you want to help as many as possible.