🇺🇦 🌅It’s early morning in Odesa, and I’m heading to my next destination for humanitarian volunteering: Kharkiv.
🗣️This will be my first time working with a small, community-led Ukrainian group there, and I’m honored to join their efforts.
✅ I I’ll be sure to share updates from the ground.
Wishing everyone a great day. ✨
#Kharkiv #Odesa #Ukraine#Volunteer#America#Humanitarian#Travel#Democracy#Boston#Coach#Firstresponders #ukrainian
For my Friends in Kharkiv 🇺🇦
While volunteering here in Odesa, I received a message from a friend in Kharkiv. Before this humanitarian volunteer trip, I sent him a box of first-aid bandages and hemostatic napkins to get to the heroes on the front line.
Whether it’s a small donation or a message of encouragement, every action of solidarity matters for Ukraine.
#Ukraine #Kharkiv #Odesa#FirstAid#EMT #medical #medic #firstresponders #StandWithUkraine #emergencycare
Solidarity from America 🇺🇸🇺🇦
Currently volunteering with the team at Coast of Life in Odesa. Today I handed them an 🇺🇸American flag—may it serve as a symbol of my gratitude, and of the unwavering support of the American people for Ukraine’s fight for freedom.🕊️
Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦
#Ukraine#Freedom#America#Volunteer #Odesa#StandwithUkraine#Boston#Democracy#Peace #USA
📻Old school hip hop in Odesa 🇺🇦
My taxi driver 🚕, Volodymyr, had 2Pac’s "Only Fear of Death" 🎶 playing softly. On his console sat the Odesa flag. I recognized it instantly, and he looked surprised.
➡️ I told him it matters to me—to learn, to honor, to understand the culture and history of where I serve.
Moments like this remind me of the universal language of music and that hip hop has no boundaries.🌎
#oldschool #music#2PAC #Odesa #Ukraine#Volunteer #rap #hiphop
💪🏾 Pull-ups for Ukraine 🇺🇦
Day two, early morning in Odesa. Before the work began, I found a calisthenics 🌳park for a mini workout.
As a 50-year-old humanitarian volunteer, I've learned that my well-being is part of the mission. When I take time for my mental and physical health, I can show up fully—ready to give all my energy and focus to the people of Ukraine.🌻
#Odesa #fitness #exercise #outdoor #nature#ukraine #mentalhealth #selfcare #volunteer #coach #pullups#Boston
🌅 🇺🇦 Sunset in Odesa after a day of humanitarian volunteering.
Stopped by European Square (formerly Katerynyns’ka Square) to pay respects and honor 🕯️fallen heroes—and a banner calling to free the Azovstal defenders.
🕊️Their courage and heroism will forever be remembered.
Heroyam Slava. Slava Ukraini. 🇺🇦
#Ukraine #Odesa#Mariupol #Azovstal#POW #volunteer #freedom #peace #heroes#HeroyamSlava #sunset#Democracy
First day volunteering with Coast of Life in #Odesa 🇺🇦
Honored to work alongside Tata and Victor from #Ukraine 🇺🇦, and my two new #Finnish 🇫🇮 friends, Nina and Teemu.
🎯From small donations to shared conversations, our collective efforts continue to make a real impact.
Please like and follow to support their mission➡️ https://linktr.ee/coastoflife_od
1/2 🌅🇺🇦 Odesa #Sunrise | Before the Work Begins
It’s my first day of humanitarian volunteering in #Odesa. I got up early to catch the sunrise before the work begins.
In every city and village I visit, I see Ukrainians striving to live with dignity and normalcy—even under daily attacks. That is a profound form of defiance, a refusal to surrender to terrorism. But let’s be clear: Russia’s targeting of civilians is a grave violation of international law. The cost is real. The trauma is daily.
Ukraine Humanitarian Trip Update 🇺🇦
I have safely arrived in Odesa and was greeted by a friendly kit 🇺🇦 after a long bus trip. It’s time to rest up.
✨Tomorrow, I’ll begin volunteer work alongside a small Ukrainian community-led group and will continue sharing updates along the way.
➡️ Together, our collective effort can make a positive difference for Ukraine.
#Ukraine #Odesa#Volunteer #cats#HumanitarianAid#Koty#Freedom#Democracy#EMT #StandWithUkraine#ukrainerussiawar #ukrainian #koty
Bonjour from Ukraine 🇺🇦😀
🚌 Halfway to Odesa, and currently in Vinnytsia. The replica 🇫🇷 Eiffel Tower says hi! 👋🏽
Taking a break with a fresh cup of kava ☕️ before continuing on to my next humanitarian volunteer chapter.
✨Thank you all for your support.
#humor #fun #France #Ukraine #art #culture #volunteer #eiffeltower #Odesa #architecture
🌅🇺🇦 It’s sunrise in Lviv, and I’m heading to my next destination: Odesa. This will be my first time volunteering with a small, community-led Ukrainian humanitarian group there, and I’m honored to join their work. I’ll be sure to share updates from the ground.
Wishing everyone a great day.✨
#Odesa #Ukraine #volunteer#Lviv #democracy #sunrise #humanitarian #boston #coach #humanitarianaid #freedom#slavaukraini#standwithukraine #photography
🇺🇦🇺🇸✈️ Heading out for my sixth humanitarian volunteer trip to #Ukraine. Flights, buses, long haul ahead.
✅ My goal remains the same: raise awareness about the ongoing devastation, counter disinformation, and highlight the vital work of community led Ukrainian humanitarian organizations.
🙏🏽 Grateful for the support. Our collective efforts continue to make a real impact
Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦
#Boston#Volunteer#Kyiv #Odesa #Kharkiv#Lviv#Freedom#Democracy#Humanitarian#EMT #ukrainian
🇺🇸🇺🇦Just received confirmation and photos from trusted Ukrainian friends in Odesa, Kyiv, and Kharkiv—my donation of bandages and ⛑️ hemostatic napkins have arrived and will be delivered directly to defenders on the frontline.
➡️ Every act of solidarity matters.
Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦
#Ukraine#Boston #volunteer #medical #StandWithUkraine#HumanitarianAid
#democracy#Kyiv #Odesa #Kharkiv
🚑 As an EMT-B, I know the lifesaving value of first aid bandages and hemostatic 🩸napkins. I just learned the first box I donated arrived with my trusted Ukrainian friends. I have sent these to friends in #Lviv, #Kyiv, #Odesa, and #Kharkiv, who will deliver them directly to the heroes on the frontline.
➡️Our collective efforts—from small donations to conversations—continue to make a real impact.
Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦
Stand With #Ukraine 🇺🇦 🇺🇸
Just received a video from Olena, who bravely helped deliver the tourniquets⛑️ I donated to Coast of Life in #Odesa. The heroes on the frontlines sent a message saying "Dyakuyu" (thank you in Ukrainian).
➡️To these defenders: The world is witnessing your bravery. You stand tall against impossible odds, defending your nation with unwavering resolve. You are an inspiration to us all.
🎯Every act of solidarity—from donations to conversations—makes a difference.
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