NEW
YORK and WASHINGTON,
Sept. 13,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- United Help Ukraine (UHU) is
marking a decade of impactful humanitarian work with Gala
celebrations in New York City on
September 14th and Washington, DC on September 28th. These Galas will highlight ten
years of achievements, honor partners and supporters, and feature a
prestigious awards ceremony. Since 2014, UHU has provided over
$69.5 million in assistance to
the people of Ukraine affected by
Russia's invasion.
Actress, spokesperson, and auctioneer Janice Hamilton will serve as the Mistress
of Ceremonies. Honorees will include Ukrainian Ambassador
Oksana Markarova, US
Congressman Jamie Raskin,
Mitzi Purdue, and partners at
Razom for Ukraine.
Guests will enjoy a cocktail reception, a photography exhibit by
Allan Mestel, fine dining, a
live auction, and entertainment including performances by DJ
Daria Kolomiec and viral
Ukrainian singer Valeriia Vovk in both cities. NYC will
showcase opera singer Stefan
Szkafarowsky and pianist Lyubov Shmotolokha,
while DC will highlight the entertainment company Freckled
Sky, TRI.Direction, and the Gerdan Folk
Ensemble.
President & Executive Director Maryna Baydyuk says, "As we mark our 10-year
anniversary, we reflect on the profound impact of our work and that
of our wider community, particularly during Russia's full-scale invasion. After a decade
of helping people and saving lives, UHU remains committed to
supporting Ukraine's courageous
people and working towards a prosperous and independent
future."
About United Help Ukraine
Founded in 2014, United Help Ukraine (UHU) is a US-based 501(c)(3)
non-profit organization with a mission to provide the people of
Ukraine with critical support, enabling them to survive in the face
of adversity, defend and regain their sovereign territory, and
rebuild and thrive in the future. UHU provides humanitarian,
medical, psychological, and other assistance to those harmed by
Russia's unprovoked aggression and advocates for a free,
democratic, and independent Ukraine.
Website: unitedhelpukraine.org
#UHU10GALA
For media inquiries & post-event assets – Orest Mahlay:
orest.mahlay@unitedhelpukraine.org
For other questions about the Galas – David
Bakelman: david.bakelman@unitedhelpukraine.org
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