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πΊπ¦πΊπΈππ An Evening of Gratitude, Friendship, and Hope with USUA Veterans Team at Ukraine House!
What a beautiful evening of Ukrainian hospitality, heartfelt conversations, and solidarity! β€οΈβπ©Ή
On Friday, October 23, our nonprofit US Ukrainian Activists (USUA) proudly organized a special potluck welcome party, graciously hosted at Ukraine House in Washington, D.C., honoring our Ukrainian heroes of USUA Veterans Team ahead of the 51st Marine Corps Marathon!
πΊπ¦ Our Heartfelt Gratitude
It was a great honor to have Oksana Markarova, former Ambassador of Ukraine to the United States, Chair of the Board of Ukraine House, and Advisor to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Rebuilding and Investments, personally welcome our veterans. We are deeply thankful for her inspiring words and unwavering dedication to Ukraine and its defenders!
We also sincerely thank the Embassy of Ukraine in the USA / ΠΠΎΡΠΎΠ»ΡΡΡΠ²ΠΎ Π£ΠΊΡΠ°ΡΠ½ΠΈ Π² Π‘Π¨Π, Military AttachΓ© Olexander Bohomolov and Yurii Dolotov, and Counselor Vladislava Bondarenko for their presence and encouragement.
π‘ Our warmest thanks to Ukraine House for opening its doors to our veterans’ welcome party for the third year! We are deeply grateful for the opportunity to continue this beautiful tradition together and to the wonderful Ukraine House staff for joining us and making the evening even more memorable!
To all our friends, volunteers, and supporters who came, brought delicious homemade dishes, and created such a welcoming atmosphere β thank you for your kindness, generosity, and friendship!
ππ To our Ukrainian defenders: Your courage inspires us, your resilience gives us hope, and supporting your recovery is our honor!
πββοΈ More Than a Marathon β A Journey of Healing and Hope!
For our veterans, running is more than a sport. It is a powerful path toward physical recovery, emotional healing, renewed confidence, and hope for the future.
Through rehabilitation through sport, USUA helps Ukrainian defenders regain strength, overcome challenges, and experience the life-changing support of a community that stands beside them.
πΊπ¦πΊπΈ YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
β€οΈβπ©Ή Support our veterans’ rehabilitation journey! Every donation helps our heroes on their path to healing and recovery.
https://www.paypal.com/donate/…
π£ COME CHEER FOR OUR HEROES! Join us tomorrow, Sunday, October 25, at the Marine Corps Marathon and show our veterans that they are not alone!
https://cheer-on-usua-veterans-team-at-mcm-2026.eventbrit…
ππ Together, we run to honor heroes. Together, we stand with Ukraine!
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