Kiddy Lad returns home after Ukraine mission

The comic drove thousands of miles with his friend Pat Hart on their mission, and even gave a Ukrainian man a lift across Europe. 

They set out on their journey last week after collecting a van full of donations and money to give to those fleeing war.

Adam Woodhouse, aka Kiddy Lad, and Pat Hart

As they got closer to the border, the social media personality, whose real name is Adam Woodhouse, said during a Facebook Live: "You could see this glow. Like a smog in the distance. 

"You can actually see where the buildings are on fire over the border.

"It's surreal - you watch it on the news but you can't grasp what it looks like."

After delivering the donations to a centre in Poland, the duo decided to take Karim, a computer programmer who lived in Kyiv for five years, to Dortmund in Germany. 

The refugee, who they affectionately called Gary, said he was "hopeful" that one day he could return to Ukraine. 

Pat and refugee Karim

The Kidderminster duo also handed out euros to Ukrainians and those in need at service stations on their journey. 

“It’s been a great experience, I really enjoyed helping people," Mr Woodhouse said. 

"How we got back I’ll never know."

Speaking to followers on Facebook, Mr Woodhouse gave some advice for those thinking about going on their own humanitarian mission.

Pat Hart and Kiddy lad gave €100 to a Ukrainian man (right) and were given €150 by a Polish woman in support of their effort (second from left)

He said: “Don’t take a van full of stuff, get a smaller vehicle, but take medical stuff that’s needed so it’s light. 

“Go over and stay there and volunteer. They need more volunteering.

“You can stay in the centres. Stay there for a week that’s what I’d say.

"It was a once in a lifetime type thing. You’re helping people and you just hope that you’ve done a good job.”

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