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4 OUR LIFE • July-August 2024 Welcome, Austin–San Antonio Branch 147! “We are writing to express our collective enthusi - asm and commitment to establish a new branch of the UNWLA in the dynamic cities of Austin and San Antonio, Texas.” With these words and this desire, thirteen wom- en from the communities of Austin and San Antonio formally unified on May 18 to form Branch 147: Kate Voinova (President), Olenka Bravo, Natalya Gavry - shko, Darya Ledesma, Stephanie Dowbusz, Oksana Hranovska, Iuliia Orzhekhovska, Iryna Tymko, Liliia Solomicheva, Tania Kakovska, Zoryana Marynowitz, Ksenia Nikulina, and Diana Doroshenko. “As passionate activists, deeply invested in our local communities, we recognize the invaluable impact the UNWLA has made globally for Ukrain - ian presentation, education, and social initiative.” Thus began our weekend of celebrating social initiatives. On May 17, 2024, the newly created Branch 147 and its guests started the day by par - ticipating in a Vyshyvanka Run along a lovely path. The weather was warm, the turnout terrific. Our members were joined by their spouses and friends, running and pushing strollers, making it a family af - fair, with everyone wearing their vyshyvanky. Kate Voinova brought to the run our newest addition, her four-month-old daughter Leia. Everyone who completed the run (or walk) re- ceived a Vyshyvanka Run medal to commemorate their achievement and to have a sweet memory of a wonderful afternoon shared with friends. “Inspired by our collective UNWLA mission, we are eager to align our efforts and vision and to contribute to its expansion in the great state of Texas.” In the early morning of May 18, all the new branch members, along with their spouses, friends, and children of various ages, gathered in downtown Austin and proceeded, as one, to a rally in front of the state Capitol. We organize these rallies weekly to remind the citizens of Austin that we Ukrainians, wearing our national shirts, carrying our national flag, hold firm in the conviction that Ukraine will be free. Our rally reminds everyone of our hopes, dreams, and collective resolve for a free Ukraine. People driving or passing by acknowledged us with a good cheer. Darya Ledesma, microphone in hand, spoke to passersby about Ukraine and the importance of supporting it and its position in the Nora Mason , UNWLA Branches-at-Large Liaison Photo: Nora Mason Vyshyvanka Run, Austin, TX, May 17, 2024.
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