The Ukrainian Veteran Foundation of the Ministry of Veterans Affairs held two charity events in the United States of America. The events were dedicated to the anniversary of russian full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022.
“Currently, we receive support at all levels, and this is very important for us. We are proud that we can organize projects that attract not only funds, but also citizens of other countries. After all, the war for senses with Russia is not going anywhere. We have to beat them in this sphere too. The next event in Washington DC (USA) with the participation of the Ministry of Veterans Affairs of Ukraine and the Ukrainian Veterans Foundation is scheduled for April 20,” Minister of Veterans Affairs of Ukraine Yulia Laputina said.
Dmytro “Orest” Kozatskyi, Consul General of Ukraine in San Francisco Dmytro Kushneruk and Executive Director of the Ukrainian Veterans Foundation Nataliya Kalmykova participated in the events. The events took place in Miami and Los Angeles. Organizers of charitable events have collected funds for projects for children of veterans.
“A year ago, just before the invasion the Ukrainian Veterans Foundation was established. We planned to care about 500 000 veterans, but the invasion happened. Hundred thousands of civilians joined the Armed Forces to defend those they loved. Now we have over 1.2 million of people on active duty and soon they will come back to civil life. And now I want to talk about those who pay the highest price: the children of veterans and the fallen heroes. They are the reason for our meeting today. We collect funds for their support. Our world of little heroes. Our future. Our pride,” Executive Director of the Ukrainian Veterans Fund Nataliya Kalmykova held a speech.
Guests had the opportunity to listen to a concert program, view an exhibition of war artifacts. At the end of the events, silent auctions were held, where commemorative lots were fought for. The greatest excitement among the guests was caused by the photo of Dmytro Kozatskyi from Azovstal. At the auction, the team of Ukrainian Veterans Foundation managed to attract about 500 thousand hryvnias/10 thousand dollars for projects to support children of veterans.
“Almost everyone has lost someone during this time. But we have parents, wives, husbands, brothers and sisters of our fallen comrades who need help to pass this most difficult days and months of their lives. I am sure that among you or your loved ones there are veterans and you, like no one else, understand the importance of supporting veterans and their families, – Dmytro “Orest” Kozatskyi emphasized — Today you can help our Ukrainian families. Good always comes a hundredfold, and with so much help and open hearts, I believe America will have a very happy future.”
