In 2004 James packed his bag and went to live in Ukraine. where he learnt to to speak fluent Russian.

In Ukraine, James met Viktoria, a native Ukrainian whom he married in 2007.

James and Victoria live in Sydney.

When the Russians invaded Ukraine, James decided he wanted to make some contribution to the war effort. First he bought 2 second hand ambulances and delivered them himself to the front line in Ukraine. But then decided that 4WD cars were better suited to the terrain so now he buys these cars and has them converted into ambulances. James has a fund raising page - https://www.gofundme.com/f/ausukraineaid - and all contributions go directly to this cause with nothing being paid for administration. James pays for his trips to Ukraine himself. This is a great way to support Ukraine. This is his story