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НАШЕ ЖИТТЯ • Липень-Серпень 2024 33 ДІЯЛЬНІСТЬ ВІДДІЛІВ І ЧЛЕНКИНЬ • BRANCH & MEMBER NEWS Branch 17 Supports “Keep Ukraine Warm: Support Women Soldiers” Branch 17 held a “Keep Ukraine Warm: Support Women Sol - diers” event at the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church in Miami on Sunday, February 25. A simple lunch prepared by branch members was served, followed by the program to support the UNWLA initiative. Rev. Andrii Romankiv first led participants in prayer and gave his blessing. Branch president Patricia Krysa and vice-president Olha Sperkacz then welcomed everyone and provided introductions in English and Ukrainian, respec - tively. They shared the purpose of the Keep Ukraine Warm campaign: raising funds to properly equip women soldiers for war, as their clothing and armor needs differ from those designed for men. Three films in Volodymyr Sydko’s documentary series titled Women Guardians at War were screened by audio-visual technician Oleksandr Veshtebey: the first depicted the expe- riences of Oksana Rubaniak, a 19-year-old machine gunner; the second starred Maryna Koshkina, actor and philanthro- pist; and the third featured travel agent Tetiana Pototska, whose Mission 200 brings supplies to the front lines and brings soldiers home to their final resting place. The atten- dees were visibly moved by the stories of these brave women. Ms. Krysa then explained to the audience that the UNWLA has partnered with the non-governmental organization Zem - liachky, which is well-known for assisting Ukraine’s female soldiers (and has even received a Golden Heart award from President Zelensky). She asked everyone to donate as gen- erously as possible, especially because their contributions would not only help to properly outfit our female soldiers but, since the clothing is manufactured in Ukraine, would also help Zemliachky keep Ukrainians employed during this time of economic upheaval. Olha and Patty thanked every - one as well for taking the time to be present and to support Ukrainian heroines and Ukraine’s future. The short cell phone video created by Zemliachky that is posted on the UNWLA website concluded the program and provided a musical/visual backdrop as people completed their donations. Attendees shared positive comments about the quality of the films, indicating that our program was well received. The program was followed by a short demonstration in front of the church, which is located on a busy thoroughfare in Mi- ami. Participants waved Ukrainian flags and held posters to remind passersby that we continue to believe in Ukraine! Hanya Maksymowich, Secretary, Branch 17, Miami, FL Photo: Donna Maksymowich-Waskiewicz Rev. Andrii Romankiv addressing program attendees. Photo: Donna Maksymowich-Waskiewicz Demonstrating in front of the Assumption BVM church.
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