Toronto, ON – October 16, 2025 – The Canada-Ukraine Foundation (CUF) is proud to announce a $350,000 donation from Canadian-born company Booster Juice, to support life-saving programs for Ukrainians. The contribution directly funds initiatives that provide urgent medical care and aid for displaced families, as well as support for vulnerable children and injured soldiers impacted by Russia’s ongoing war.
This financial contribution underscores Booster Juice’s long-standing commitment to Ukraine. Since 2022, the Canadian company has launched several fundraising efforts that reflect the generosity of Canadians, including in-store donation drives, 50/50 draws, and corporate fundraising campaigns across its nearly 500 stores nationwide. Founder, CEO, and President Dale Wishewan has personally also contributed his time, volunteering alongside his daughter at a refugee centre in Poland during the early days of the full-scale invasion. Dale’s daughter and his son later returned individually to continue volunteering, further exemplifying the family’s deep personal commitment to supporting those displaced by the war.
“We are proud to support the Canada-Ukraine Foundation in delivering critical aid to directly impact and improve the lives of Ukrainians,” said Wishewan. “Though the war in Ukraine may not dominate headlines today, the need for support is greater now more than ever.”
“These funds will sustain programs that save lives, support families, and provide hope for Ukrainians,” said Valeriy Kostyuk, Executive Director of the Canada-Ukraine Foundation. “We are deeply grateful for the generosity of Canadians and companies like Booster Juice who stand with Ukraine in the darkest times.”
This partnership underscores the power of collective action, ensuring that Canadians’ support reaches those who need it most. This generous donation from Booster Juice will support key CUF programs and initiatives that aim to provide much-needed relief in Ukraine.
Watch a brief video of the conversation with Booster Juice’s Dale Wishewan and cheque presentation here [https://youtu.be/WPML9st_kVg]
Until November 2, CUF is running a dedicated campaign to fund reconstructive surgical missions and empower Ukraine’s healthcare workers with the tools and resources they need to save lives. To donate and learn more about CUF, please visit www.cufoundation.ca.
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About the Canada-Ukraine Foundation
Founded in 1995 during the 18th Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC), the Canada-Ukraine Foundation (CUF) was established to coordinate, develop, and deliver humanitarian assistance from Canadians to Ukraine.
CUF continues to play a vital role as a national charitable foundation, working to monitor, promote, and support humanitarian aid initiatives. Its mission includes evaluating projects, fostering collaboration among aid providers, setting strategic priorities, and ensuring resources are directed where they can have the greatest impact. CUF also serves as a forum for individuals and organizations—across community, private, and public sectors—committed to supporting Ukraine. In addition to its work abroad, CUF also supports related initiatives within Canada.
To learn more: cufoundation.ca
About Booster Juice
As Canada’s original juice and smoothie bar, Booster Juice’s mission is to create long-standing customer relationships by consistently delivering an incredibly delicious, convenient and nutritious product, perfectly suited for an active lifestyle. Since 1999, Booster Juice has been committed to providing customers with food they can feel good about. As a leader of healthy alternatives in the quick-service industry, Booster Juice is always looking for new and innovative products while still maintaining the same exceptional service they have come to be known for. Today, Booster Juice is in every province and territory across Canada – bringing smoothies, fresh-squeezed juices, and delicious food options to active customers on the go. boosterjuice.com