In his address to the guests of Ukrainian diplomatic mission on this special occasion, the Ambassador of Ukraine to the USA Valeriy Chaly stressed that now, exactly as in November 2013 - February 2014 on Maidan, our core strength is in our unity and reliable mutual support.
Memorial event hosted by the Embassy of Ukraine on February 19 was charitable. It was widely endorsed by both, local Ukrainians and Americans.
All proceeds will go to Ukraine as the targeted medical humanitarian relief, including the sponsorship of the material for brain surgery urgently needed by one of severely wounded defenders of the Donetsk airport. Embassy’s partners in fundraising and organizing the charitable event were volunteers from United Help Ukraine and musicians of Gerdan duo.
Among the guests of the Embassy were American Film Director Damian Kolodiy who presented his documentary on the Revolution of Dignity Freedom or Death as well as American architects Miriam Gusevich and Joseph Barrick who presented their project Constellations that won the third prize during the international competition The Territory of Dignity – commemoration of the Heavenly Hundred and Maidan.
The official part of the charitable evening was finalized with the ceremony of candle lightning to pay tribute to the Fallen Heroes of the Heavenly Hundred and counterterrorism operation at Donbas region of Ukraine.

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