Soldier Oleksandr Marchuk

I am 42 years old, and I am from Rivne region, from the city of Berezne. Before the full‑scale war, I worked in construction — sometimes here in Ukraine, sometimes abroad. I wouldn’t say life was easy, but I had everything I needed: a family, a job, a home, and two little daughters who always wait for me with hugs. I lived simply, but with love.

Then 2022 came. In the very first months, without hesitation, I went to the army as a volunteer. Because how else? Who, if not us? At that time it seemed important to be where it’s scary — because that is where it is decided whether there will be a tomorrow for my children. I served in the Marine Corps. I went through Kherson, Kharkiv, Sumy… There were hard days, but there were also days that gave hope. We stood together, and that saved us.

On March 19, 2025, we were carrying out a combat mission near Basivka in the Sumy region. The enemy covered our positions with mortar fire. It all happened in seconds. I felt the impact and a sharp pain in my head. Then darkness.

When I came to, I learned that I had suffered an explosive injury: an open traumatic brain injury and a concussion. My left eye was completely destroyed. The lower eyelid was torn off, the upper eyelid was ruptured. There were fractures of the facial skull. There were fragments in the eye, with a metal body lodged in the sinuses. I also had wounds to the shoulder, brow ridge, and shoulder blade. The medics did everything possible to keep me alive. And I survived. But now every morning I look in the mirror and see a different face. A face after the war.

I need to have a custom orbital plate installed, made from the modern medical material PEEK. This will allow the bones to be stabilized, relieve pain, and align my face. Without this the discomfort will persist, and later even greater problems may develop.

This plate is not standard. It needs to be modeled specifically for my injury, printed as an anatomical model, and fitted with the correct screws. It is an expensive procedure, but it is critically necessary, so I am forced to ask for help.

Having the orbital plate made will give me a chance not only for treatment, but also for returning to a normal life to my wife, to my daughters, and to myself.
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The fundraiser for the severely wounded defender Oleksandr Marchuk has been successfully closed. The need for the modeling and fabrication of the individualized orbital plate has been fully paid, the surgery has already been performed, and Oleksandr is now recovering after the complex surgical intervention.

We sincerely thank everyone who contributed to the fundraiser — every hryvnia, every repost, and every heartfelt desire to help has become part of a great cause. You helped not just to close a bill you helped a person who defended us all take a step toward a new life after a severe injury.

Thank you for your support, your trust, and for staying by his side.

 

COLLECTED AND TRANSFERRED: UAH 35,009