Family&Friends Fundraiser for Ukraine

Dear friends and family, near and far.

In recent weeks, Ukraine has been slammed with the most intense missile and drone attacks since the beginning of the war in February. Among the targets was a busy intersection in central Kyiv, a playground, a university and many power grids across the country. Lviv was plunged into darkness for a day. This deliberate destruction is designed to keep Ukrainians cold for the winter ahead. As I checked in with friends in Lviv, the message was similar: the renewed sense of terror brought a new wave of determination and resilience, despite the darkness and cold. However, Ukrainians are bracing themselves for a brutal winter ahead.

As the world's attention is dwindling, it’s essential not to let this unprovoked and horrific war become trivialized and normalized. Please consider becoming a stronger voice for Ukraine through this small fundraiser. RAZOM is an organization that has worked tirelessly to provide critical medical and humanitarian aid in the worst-hit areas.

Thank you, guys, for always asking questions, caring and praying for my family and the people of Ukraine. My cousin and my other cousin’s husband, two young men, are both at the front lines. They are always in our thoughts and prayers. Dale and I have just sent a winter care package for both of them. Thankfully, my parents are doing well. My sister is reunited with her husband. It’s the apple-picking season in Ukraine, and I am so grateful to see them together at my parent’s home.

Ukrainians are brave and resilient. However, they grieve every death and every fallen soldier. The price is too high, but unfortunately, it became the only way for Ukrainians to preserve their freedom and future.

More information about Razom, Inc.: Razom, which means “together” in Ukrainian, is an organization with a singular mission: to build a more prosperous Ukraine. Razom was born out of the Revolution of Dignity in 2014. Following the unprovoked, full-scale attack on Ukraine on February 24, 2022, Razom quickly mobilized an Emergency Response Fund focused on saving lives. Your generous contribution has allowed us to provide critical medical and humanitarian aid, support vulnerable civilians, and amplify the voices of Ukrainians.

More info can be found here: https://www.razomforukraine.org/