Soldier Yurii Vorona

I am 46 years old. I’m from Nizhyn, Chernihiv region. Before the war, I worked as a security guard at the enterprise “ChernihivNaftoGazHeolohiya.” I lived like many of us: modestly, honestly, with faith in tomorrow. Together with my wife, we are raising two daughters. They are my heart.

When in 2022 Russia set foot on our land, I couldn’t stay at home. I voluntarily went to defend Ukraine. Because someone had to. Because how else?

On November 15, 2024, I was hit by enemy fire. On the Kursk front, a drone dropped its weapon. Everything was like in a fog. There was thunder, fire, explosions… I was conscious I remember the pain, the noise, the blood. I remember breathing hard and being unable to move.

I was lucky to survive. But the injuries were terrible:

• open traumatic brain injury
• fragmentary fracture of the frontal bone with bone fragments penetrating the brain
• brain contusion, hemorrhage, pneumocephaly
• shrapnel wounds to the shoulder, chest, abdomen, and buttocks
• fractured shoulder blade, foreign bodies in the lungs and soft tissues…

Right now, I have an open area in my skull. Part of the bone had to be removed. This is not only painful, but also dangerous. I cannot live a full life, I cannot return to a normal life, even just calmly walk with my children.

To protect my brain and have a chance at recovery, I need a customized cranial plate made from PEEK, created through 3D modeling. The set includes screws for fixation and an exact anatomical model of my skull. This is a very complex, high‑precision job. And it is expensive. I cannot collect this amount quickly on my own, and time, unfortunately, is against me, so I am asking the foundation for help.

I have already been through hell and I know I survived for a reason. I survived to see my little daughters grow up. To hug my wife not in a hospital room, but at home. To one day return to peaceful work.

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The fundraiser for the 3D modeling and fabrication of the individualized cranial plate has been successfully closed. The need has been fully paid.

On behalf of the foundation team, we thank everyone who contributes to the assistance — who donates money, shares the information, and simply stands by. This is great support. Not only financial, but human. Once again, we have proven that together we can do anything.

Let’s take care of those who take care of us!
 

 

COLLECTED AND TRANSFERRED: UAH 48,036