Citizen Charity Foundation provides comprehensive assistance to seriously injured military personnel and their family members, offering state-of-the-art prosthetics, medical treatment, physical and psychological rehabilitation, and training.
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Soldier Oleksandr, call sign is FEYKHOA
I am 24 years old. I joined the military back in 2019, because I have always believed that every man should go through this path. And when the country is at war, there is no other option. I fought in the south, in my native Kherson region — where every meter of land has special meaning. On August 23, 2022, at around 4:25 a.m., I was on combat duty. At that moment, russian troops struck our positions with artillery. I sustained a severe blast injury: damage to the spine and spinal cord, multiple fractures, and a spinal cord contusion. I remember crawling out of the tent myself after the strike, how paramedics picked me up… I could not walk. A wheelchair became my reality. Doctors gave cautious prognosis, because no one knew for sure whether I would recover after such a severe injury. But I had no intention of giving up.
First — a wheelchair. Then — two crutches. Today, I can already walk with one cane. I underwent rehabilitation in Modrychi for 10 months. I also completed a course at the “Western Rehabilitation and Sports Center.” It was here that I truly began to regain my ability to walk and return to an active life. I also trained independently at home. My key goal is to completely eliminate my dependence on a cane. To achieve this, I need to significantly improve strength, endurance, coordination, reduce the risk of falls, and restore movement speed. I need an additional course at the “Western Rehabilitation and Sports Center” of NCSIU. This is my chance not just to walk, but to return to the ranks, be useful, and continue my service.
COLLECTING: UAH 90,000
Soldier history
Soldier Yevhenii Gavrileiko, call sign STARLINK
It all started in 2022, when the full-scale invasion began. For five days I kept knocking on the doors of the TDF and the enlistment office… But they told me: “You’re too young, go home.” I was 19. I replied: “Alright. When you need me — you’ll find me.” A year later, a draft notice came to my workplace. I showed up to update my data — and on 23.02.2023 I was already in training. I joined the 81st Separate Airmobile Slobozhanska Brigade, the 90th Separate Airmobile Battalion.
The injury happened suddenly. We were rotating at the position. We reached the evacuation point, quickly got into the vehicle. A fellow soldier and I jumped into the cabin. The driver hit the gas — and we moved out. The enemy mortar was already working on us. Then darkness. I woke up in Mechnikov Hospital. Then I remember being transported to Kyiv. I still didn’t understand what had happened to me… Then I began learning everything again. Speaking — syllable by syllable. My head hurt so much that I felt like I just wanted to take it off. They bought me a children’s primer, and I read it like a kid. From the beginning. Step by step. Then I started walking. The same way like a child. Holding on. Slowly. With support from my family.
Then rehabilitation began. To return to a full life, I need specialized rehabilitation at the “Western Rehabilitation and Sports Center” of NCSIU. It is a chance to strengthen my body and regain control over myself.
Unfortunately, such rehabilitation requires significant funds, which my family cannot afford on our own.
COLLECTING: UAH 90,000
Soldier history
Soldier Oleksandr Tymoshchuk, call sign TIOMA
Back in 2014, when the war first came to our land, I went to the ATO. We were sent to Konotop, and later to Debaltseve. We carried out our tasks, held positions, and back then we were lucky — we all returned home. At that time, I thought the worst was already behind me.But on February 24, 2022, it all started again. From the first days of the full-scale invasion, I voluntarily went to defend Ukraine. At first, I was in Kyiv region, in the village of Bazar. Then — Mykolaiv direction, later — Donetsk. We were also in many of the hottest spots in Kharkiv region. May 19, 2022, the village of Trypillia, Bakhmut district — the day that divided my life into “before” and “after.” I sustained a blast injury, shrapnel wounds to the back of my neck, an open fracture of the cervical spine with spinal cord damage… In total, I underwent 16 surgeries. Later, I was sent to the Czech Republic, to the city of Olomouc. When I arrived there, I weighed only 40 kilograms. I was extremely weak. I was again connected to a ventilator and put back on IV nutrition. But that is where recovery began. The pressure sore started to heal, and my condition gradually stabilized. I became much stronger: my arms strengthened, I started to slightly move my thumb. I can speak normally again, without whispering. Panic attacks have become less frequent. I began to communicate more with friends and fellow soldiers who have similar injuries. Now I am starting rehabilitation here in Ukraine at the “Agape” center, and there is still a very long road ahead. Specialists have already begun working with me actively and very attentively. Now my greatest desire is to feel my body again, to be mobile. I know it is possible. But for this, I need long-term specialized rehabilitation. Its cost is unaffordable for my family, so I am forced to ask for help.
COLLECTING: UAH 112,000
Soldier history
Soldier Ruslan Khlystun, call sign KHLYST
On the first day of full-scale invasion I went to the military enlistment office myself. At first, I served in a security company — checkpoints, duty shifts, then guarding an airfield in Kyiv region, where I am from. Later, I completed officer courses at the Odesa Academy, received the rank of junior lieutenant, and was assigned to the 30th Separate Mechanized Brigade. I became a platoon commander. Our unit was carrying out tasks on the Donetsk and Kupiansk (Kharkiv region) directions. On January 6, 2024, during participation in combat operations I received my first serious injury. As a result of a strike by an aerial bomb (KAB), our solid concrete shelter was completely destroyed. We were trapped inside. I sustained a closed traumatic brain injury, cephalgic syndrome, and a contusion of the right knee joint. That injury marked the beginning of serious problems with my knee. My second severe injury - a blast injury and multiple shrapnel wounds: to the chest, abdomen, right shoulder, both thighs, as well as a fracture of the lower third of the right tibia - I received on July 16, 2024, while carrying out a combat mission. We fell into a drone ambush under heavy enemy artillery fire. Today, I have severe damage to my knee joint. I cannot move properly, cannot squat or stand normally. Every movement is accompanied by pain. Despite this, I remain in service alongside my brothers-in-arms. Now my main task is to get back on my feet. I need knee joint endoprosthesis. At Bohuslav Hospital, doctors are ready to perform the surgery free of charge. However, I must purchase the high-quality knee joint prosthesis myself. That is why I am asking for help.
COLLECTING: UAH 137,600
Soldier history
Soldier Valerii Chyrka, call sign is VELES
I am a junior sergeant, a combat medic of the 110th Territorial Defense Brigade.
At the beginning of March 2022, I voluntarily went to the military enlistment office.
On September 27, 2024, in the Donetsk direction, we were carrying out a combat mission. There were three of us at the position. Suddenly, a mortar attack began. One of my brothers-in-arms was killed. I was seriously wounded. Blast injury, traumatic brain injury, concussion, two open fractures of the right tibia with displacement, and multiple shrapnel wounds. The consequences of the injury turned out to be very severe. I am missing part of my frontal bone, and some fragments will remain in my body forever. About 13 centimeters of bone are missing in my right leg. At first, this gap was filled with a cement spacer and an Ilizarov apparatus was installed. I was admitted twice to the septic surgery department because the apparatus began to suppurate. After examinations, it became clear: I needed a customized titanium implant, manufactured specifically for my case. The implant has integrated well. I can already put weight on my leg.However, during the course of treatment, my muscles have significantly atrophied, and every step is very difficult and painful. Currently, I move with two crutches.My biggest dream is to learn to walk again. At least with one cane.
For this, I need intensive specialized rehabilitation at the Western Rehabilitation and Sports Center of the National Sports Committee for the Disabled of Ukraine. I cannot afford this rehabilitation on my own. Therefore, I am forced to ask for help.
COLLECTED: UAH 90,000
Soldier history
Soldier Serhii
On February 26, 2022, I went to the military enlistment office to join the defense of Ukraine. I became a flamethrower operator.
In August 2022, on the Kherson direction, our convoy was ambushed. When I was shot, I did not feel any pain. I did not even immediately understand what had happened. I only felt as if something had suddenly left my legs, as if they had been covered with something heavy. I tried to move them, but I could not. There were two bullets. One damaged my spinal cord. The other — an explosive round — shattered inside my internal organs. I was losing blood and began to lose consciousness. The injury was extremely severe — pneumothorax, a lot of blood… After that, a long and very difficult treatment began. In two and a half months, my weight dropped from 68 kilograms to less than 40. After treatment in Ukraine, I was sent to Germany, where doctors fought for my life. They told me their prognosis honestly — I would not walk. Right now I urgently need specialized rehabilitation at the “AGAPE” rehabilitation center. It is necessary at least to restore the functioning of my urinary system and help my body regain basic functions, but it requires significant funds. That is why I am forced to ask for help.
COLLECTING: UAH 92,400
Soldier history
The program of free psychological and physical rehabilitation and sports by the Citizen Charitable Foundation.
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The company's employees have over 30 years of experience in the field of prosthetics and orthotics. During this long period of time, invaluable knowledge has been gained, and extensive practice in prosthetics and rehabilitation has been acquired on the basis of leading foreign and domestic orthopaedic enterprises. SIGMA-ORTO specialists use the most advanced technologies, components and materials. The staff is a strong team of like-minded people who are passionate about their work and have been dedicated to it for many years. Every year, hundreds of people return to full life, positive changes and grateful patients.
The centre has many years of practical experience in prosthetics. Since 2014 the institution has been engaged in prosthetics for the ukrainian military, using the world's leading prosthetics technologies, conducting rehabilitation programs, manufacturing any prostheses of the upper and lower limbs at any level of amputation using quality components from global manufacturers — Otto Bock ( Germany), Fillauer (USA), Touch Bionics (Great Britain).
In a course of many years the Prosthetics Support Project in Ukraine has been helping Ukrainian prosthetists and rehabilitation specialists to develop and grow. This is an unbiased, non-profit project, the purpose of which is to develop the domestic industry of prosthetics and rehabilitation. The project brought new knowledge to Ukraine and Ukrainian specialists know how to work with components of different manufacturers and how to provide the patient with such a product that will allow him/her to return to the most natural way of life they used to have. Continuous consulting assistance is provided to both specialists and patients who need prosthetics; the Project specialists directly participate in trainings on the latest technologies; components for patients are selected taking into account the recommendations of foreign specialists with extensive experience.
Andriy Kozinchuk
UKRAINE
Ukrainian military psychologist. Armed Forces officer. ATO veteran. Blogger of YoyTube channel "IN MY HEAD"
Sergii Ivanov
UKRAINE
Ukrainian TV presenter, writer, publicist, blogger. Host of the author's program "Antipodes" on the ISLND TV YouTube channel.
Natalka Marynchak
UKRAINE
Poet, translator, social activist, volunteer.
Vadym Svyrydenko
UKRAINE
Commissioner of the President on Rehabilitation of Combatants. Military paramedic, serviceman of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, participant of the Russian-Ukrainian war, social activist. Participant in the "Marine Corps Marathon" in Washington for 10 km, where he won in his category.
Serhii Zhadan
UKRAINE
Writer, translator, social activist, frontman of the bands "Zhadan and Dogs" and "Mannerheim Line".
Roman Kashpur
UKRAINE
Military scout, record holder of Ukraine. The 16-ton An-26 aircraft moved from place to place on the prosthesis. Winner of the «Games of Heroes» project.
