Today marks the final day of our CUF-UCC Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal’s “Even the Brave Struggle” campaign. The clock is ticking. As midnight approaches, we urgently need your support to reach our goal and maximize the Myhal Family Foundation’s generous matching pledge of up to $1 million.
Behind every statistic is a face, a name, a life forever altered. Due to Russian aggression, Inna, who once walked through the world as a journalist and educator, now carries the weight of her service as a combat medic in places like Bakhmut and Soledar—places where humanity is tested beyond measure. With a gunshot wound to her neck and the invisible scars of trauma, she fights a different battle now.
And Alla, whose spirit remained unbroken through eight months and eleven days of Russian captivity, returned only to face the war that continues within. These are not just stories—they are lives hanging in the balance, waiting for the healing that your compassion can provide.
“War is not hell. War is living hell,” General Romeo Dallaire’s words echo with devastating truth.
Having witnessed the Ukrainian frontlines firsthand, he saw a nation where buildings crumble, but spirits stand tall. Yet this resilience exacts a terrible price. In the silence between explosions, the battle for the mind rages on. With 60-80% of those who witness battlefield deaths developing acute trauma, and just one mental health professional for every 400-500 service members, thousands face their darkest moments alone.
Canada has always been a beacon of hope in Ukraine’s darkest hour. Today, that beacon must shine brighter than ever. Your gift isn’t just money—it’s a lifeline thrown across an ocean. Each dollar until midnight will be instantly doubled, transforming your act of compassion into twice the impact, twice the healing, twice the hope. As a special thank you, all donations made by tonight will automatically enter you into our draw to win one of two exclusive signed copies of Dallaire’s “Shake Hands with the Devil” – one copy in English and one in French. Like Dallaire, we must not turn away from difficult truths.
By standing with Ukraine, we honor the brave who struggle and affirm that hope can persist even in humanity’s darkest hours.
This extraordinary opportunity to have your donation matched will end in just a few hours. Whether you can give $25, $100, or $1,000, your contribution matters immensely. Please don’t wait—donate now to ensure Ukrainians don’t face their internal battles alone.
Background
CUF-UCC Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal has been established jointly by the Canada-Ukraine Foundation (CUF) and the Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC) to formalize a coordinated approach in providing humanitarian assistance quickly and efficiently to those in need in Ukraine to address any further aggression by Russia. The main efforts of cooperation are to provide humanitarian relief in the areas of assistance to displaced persons, medical care, emergency shelter and food security.