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Happy Independence Day, America!
Today, we celebrate freedom — the core of what makes this country strong, resilient, and united.
But freedom is never free. As we enjoy fireworks and flags, let’s remember those still fighting for their independence.
Ukraine’s battle for liberty mirrors the spirit that built America. A nation defending its right to exist, to choose its future, and to live free from oppression.
This July 4th let’s honor our freedom by standing with those still fighting for theirs.
Stand for freedom. Support Ukraine.
June 2025 Newsletter
As we approach the month of July, our thoughts turn to the meaning of independence—both for the United States as we prepare to celebrate the 4th of July, and for Ukraine as it continues its courageous fight for sovereignty. This month, we reflect on the shared revolutionary spirit of both nations: a smaller, determined people standing up for their right to self-rule against overwhelming odds.
Ukraine’s struggle is now in its fourth year. According to recent UN reports, civilian casualties continue to rise, and thousands are displaced each week. Children suffer most - an average of 16 are killed or injured weekly. Yet through this darkness, resilience shines: veterans taking first steps on new prosthetics, children returning to school, and frontline communities continuing to endure thanks to your support.
Humanitarian Aid
In May, our partners at TacMed Ukraine (TMU) transported 412 wounded civilians and defenders to safety using 6 ambulances and 1 support bus. These life-saving missions were conducted by 12 medics and 4 drivers, operating across some of the most dangerous zones in eastern Ukraine. To date, 3,943 patients have been transported.
Alongside Operation Change, the Tullman Family Network, and Green Cross, three tactical vans — BigSprint, BFF, and HorseBox — delivered 62 tons of humanitarian aid across more than 6,173 kilometers of war-torn territory. Supplies included medical equipment, fire extinguishers, children’s items, tires, and hygiene kits. Year-to-date, the coalition has delivered 387 tons of aid shipped from Sweden.
Project led by TMU and Green Cross, with primary funding from the Tullman Family Foundation, and with support from Elevate Ukraine and VM4U.
All fuel expenses have been independently audited, with 99% receipt compliance for May. The entire diesel fund has gone directly to frontline operations.
Our Role
Elevate Ukraine plays a facilitating and supporting role, helping to turn frontline needs into reality.
In the past three months, we have funded the purchase and delivery of professional-grade 3D printers and scanners to the Prosthetics & Orthotics program at Ternopil National Medical University (TNMU) — a first-of-its-kind initiative launched in Ukraine in 2024.
We also supported trauma kit deliveries to emergency responders following recent drone attacks in Poltava and compensated local volunteers who provided emergency coffee and water to victims, doctors, and rescue teams.
While we often operate behind the scenes, your donations have allowed Elevate Ukraine to move swiftly, fill urgent resource gaps, and empower local partners to respond where large institutions cannot.
Veteran Support
The prosthetics lab at Ternopil National Medical University has now fitted over 50 amputees with custom 3D-printed limbs — tools of independence for those who sacrificed for their country.
Our job placement pilot in Kyiv has helped veterans find meaningful work, with plans to expand to three more cities. In July, we launch a mobile therapy unit offering physical rehab and mental health support to rural areas where care is otherwise inaccessible.
Education: Rebuilding the Future
Recognizing that Ukraine’s future lies in its youth, Elevate Ukraine continues to invest in education. 100 school kits were delivered to displaced children in western Ukraine. We’re also preparing to award 50 full scholarships this fall.
This summer, 40 students will attend our Ukraine Coding Camp, led by both Ukrainian and American volunteers. The camp pairs technical skill-building with English language learning — an investment in the future leadership of a free Ukraine.
March Mission
In March, Elevate Ukraine Board Director Jerry Fox and his wife, Susan, completed a high-impact mission to Ukraine. The primary purpose of the trip was to explore the development of partnerships with other NGOs and meet with two universities with whom we hoped to develop prosthetic training programs. All of these initiatives successfully resulted in a follow up trip to Ukraine in June by Elevate Ukraine President Radu Filip. Since the March trip followed on the heals of the Zelensky-Trump meeting at the White House, this trip also served as a timely reassurance to our Ukrainian partners of Elevate Ukraine’s long-term commitment to Ukraine. This is the kind of mission we must continue—and your support makes it possible.
From Ambassador Roman Popadiuk
In recent op-eds published in NV.ua and The Washington Times, Elevate Ukraine Board Chair, and former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Roman Popadiuk urged a reset in the West’s strategy toward Russia, and praised the impact of grassroots organizations like ours.
“Peace can only come from strength… donor-supported grassroots missions provide essential help that complements larger aid programs.”
Ambassador Popadiuk’s message is clear: the work Elevate Ukraine is doing — your work — is essential to Ukraine’s defense and recovery.
Read his articles here:
Transparency and Attribution
Elevate Ukraine is committed to transparency. Every donor dollar is tracked, and our partners are always credited. We proudly support and collaborate with TacMed Ukraine, VM4U, GXM, and the Tullman Family Foundation in medical logistics; Operation Change and Green Cross in humanitarian delivery; local field partners in eastern Ukraine who risk their lives to deliver aid.
The Independence Connection
As Americans prepare to celebrate the 4th of July, we remember that freedom often begins with struggle. Ukraine’s fight mirrors our own history — brave individuals standing for the right to choose their future.
This Independence Day, you can honor both nations’ shared values by:
Donating to fund a prosthetic limb ($1,500) or trauma kit ($75)
Volunteering your expertise as a mentor, educator, or medical professional
Advocating by sharing Ukraine’s story on social media
If you find it in your heart to help the people of Ukraine, we appreciate your contribution: elevateukraine.org/donate
With deepest gratitude,
The Elevate Ukraine Team
Slava Ukraini!
Dnipro Under Attack: Civilians Killed, Children Injured
Today, Russia launched a brutal two-wave missile strike on the city of Dnipro and surrounding areas. Civilian buildings were hit—including schools, hospitals, and homes.
At least 15 people were killed, including children.
Over 170 injured, many in critical condition.
A passenger train with 500+ civilians was damaged in the blast.
Fires rage across the city as first responders work to save lives.
Dnipro is not a military target. These were families. Students. Commuters. Ordinary people. Elevate Ukraine stands in full solidarity with the people of Dnipro. We are accelerating support to local partners delivering medical aid and trauma care.
You can help: every donation helps deliver urgent aid and relief to those affected by attacks like this.
During our recent visit to the National Specialized Children’s Hospital “Okhmatdyt” in Kyiv, Elevate Ukraine CEO, Radu Filip, met with Managing Director Serhiy Chernyshuk to discuss the hospital’s current challenges and opportunities for future collaboration.
Okhmatdyt is one of the most advanced pediatric medical centers in Ukraine, performing approximately 7,000 surgeries each year across fields such as oncology, neurosurgery, reconstructive surgery, neonatal care, and bone marrow transplantation. The hospital treats over 18,000 children annually and provides emergency care to nearly 20,000.
Tragically, more than 60% of the facility was recently damaged or destroyed, including critical units like pediatric dialysis/toxicology, surgical and oncology wards, ICU, and radiology. At the time of the strike, over 600 patients and staff were inside. Around 100 had to be urgently evacuated. There were fatalities and dozens injured.
Beyond urgent reconstruction needs, Okhmatdyt is also seeking collaboration with American hospitals for medical and research partnerships to help advance pediatric care in Ukraine. Elevate Ukraine stands ready to support this mission and calls on partners in the U.S. and beyond to join us.
Supporting Amputees with Dignity and Hope
During our recent visit to Kyiv, Elevate Ukraine met with Michael Vakhtomin, Director of a Kyiv-based nonprofit foundation dedicated to producing prosthetics for children, civilians, and defenders injured in the war.
Each year, they serve over 450 patients, offering not just physical rehabilitation but the chance to return to a life of dignity and independence.
A new, state-of-the-art facility outside Kyiv is now under development. Once completed, it will expand access dramatically — starting with 360 patients in its first year and growing to 800 annually. While most of the funding is secured, a critical need remains - training qualified prosthetic technicians.
This is where Elevate Ukraine is stepping in. Supporting these efforts directly aligns with our mission to rebuild lives and futures. Your donation can help provide the specialized training that will empower local professionals to serve hundreds more Ukrainians in need.
In the early hours of June 17, Kyiv endured one of the deadliest attacks of 2025. Russia launched a massive wave of over 400 drones and 32 missiles, targeting residential areas, dormitories, kindergartens, and critical infrastructure. At least 16 people were killed and more than 150 injured, with entire apartment blocks reduced to rubble.
Among the victims was a 62-year-old U.S. citizen. This strike, deliberately timed during the G7 summit, was not just a military operation, but a clear message of defiance toward the international community. Ukrainian officials are calling for immediate support: more air-defense systems, stronger sanctions, and global pressure to stop these crimes.
At Elevate Ukraine, we stand with those affected by this horrific attack. We urge our supporters to continue speaking out, donating, and sharing the truth. Your voice matters now more than ever.
Elevate Ukraine recently visited Kyiv Polytechnic Institute (KPI) Medical School to explore ways to support medical innovation during wartime. Our CEO, Radu Filip, met with Oleksandr Halkin, Olena Golembiovska, and Dr. Vitaliy Maksymenko to discuss two initiatives.
The second is an open call for collaboration with U.S. institutions in fields such as regenerative medicine , medical biotechnologies, mycology, biopharmaceutical engineering, biomedical imaging and informatics, prosthetics engineering, rehabilitation, and biosafety.
The first is a grant proposal to fund 3D scanning and 3D printing equipment and train specialists to produce prosthetics for civilians—especially children—who have lost limbs due to the war.
KPI’s most immediate need is 3D printing equipment. Elevate Ukraine is raising funds to support this work. Your donation will directly help build life-changing prosthetics and train the experts who make them.
We witnessed frontline medics providing life-saving emergency care to injured soldiers and civilians. During our recent mission trip, Radu Filip, the CEO of Elevate Ukraine, visited a TacMed Ukraine operation near the Donetsk (Pokrovsk) sector. Where the stakes are as high as the risks.
In these harrowing conditions, extraordinary teams of volunteers are pushing the limits of what’s possible, using trauma kits and equipment made possible by our donors. With a special thanks to the financial support of Tullman Family Office and in collaboration with Vienna Missions 4 Ukraine. Because of your unwavering support, these brave medics are stabilizing patients in the field—saving lives in the most dire circumstances.
We’re proud to stand with TacMed Ukraine—ensuring no injured person is left without help.
With only $75 you can save a life with a first aid medical trauma kit.
Building Futures with 3D-Printed Hope!
Thanks for the generosity of our donors, we are happy to report the delivery and deployment in operation of 3 cutting-edge 3D printers and scanners at Ternopil National Medical University (TNMU).
This equipment is indispensable to train the next generation of prosthetics and orthotics specialists in Ukraine.
These tools will help medical students to significantly accelerate the design and creation of custom prosthetic limbs for war veterans, civilians, and children injured in the war. TNMU is now one of Ukraine’s leading centers for advanced rehabilitation training — critical for post-war recovery.
Following the initial introduction in March with our VP Treasurer and Board Member Jerry Fox, our CEO Radu Filip recently visited Ternopil to cut officially mark the deployment in operation of these medial equipments.
During Radu’s visit with Rector Mykhailo Korda and his team, we discussed expanding this program to train more specialists in 3D-printing prosthetics, develop mobile rehab labs for frontline areas, and partner with U.S. universities for knowledge exchange.
Read TNMU full article here (English version): https://www.tdmu.edu.ua/en/blog/2025/05/19/organizatsiya-elevate-ukraine-dopomagaye-tnmu-rozvyvaty-spetsialnist-protezuvannya-ortezuvannya/
Your support makes this possible. Help us equip more hospitals and universities: Donate Now
In just the past two weeks, Russia launched the largest aerial assault of the war — 367 drones and missiles rained down on Ukraine. In Zhytomyr, three children (ages 8, 12, and 17) were killed. At least 12 children have died recently, with many more injured.
Since the full-scale invasion, over 2,520 children have been killed or wounded. These are not just numbers. These are stolen birthdays, empty school desks, and grieving families.
That’s why we’re launching a special fundraiser for Children’s Day — to bring help, hope, and healing to Ukraine’s youngest survivors.
All donations will go toward trauma recovery programs, shelter, education kits, and emergency medical aid for Ukrainian children. Help us give Ukrainian children a future worth fighting for.
Elevate Ukraine is honored to have Ambassador Roman Popadiuk, our Chairman and the first U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine, leading with wisdom and resolve in these critical times.
In his recent articles in NV.ua and The Washington Times, Ambassador Popadiuk boldly calls for a reset in U.S. and Western strategy toward Russia’s war on Ukraine. He reminds us that peace can only come from strength, and that true diplomacy begins when aggressors are held accountable.
We’re proud to stand behind a leader who not only understands Ukraine’s fight but actively shapes the global conversation for peace and justice.
Read the articles here:
🇺🇦 NV.ua
🇺🇸 The Washington Times
Children’s Day is coming up soon, and we’re starting a fundraiser for kids in Ukraine.
So many children are growing up in war right now — we want to give them something special. We’re raising money for toys, school supplies, clothes, and support programs.
Even a small donation can help bring some joy and comfort
Easter Fundraiser for Ukraine! 🐣🌸
This Easter let’s come together to bring hope and relief to those in need. Elevate Ukraine is launching a special Easter Fundraiser to provide essential aid: food, medical supplies, and support to Ukrainian families affected by war.
Every donation makes a difference. Join us in spreading kindness and resilience.
107 Trauma Kits Delivered to the Frontlines!
Thanks to your support, the 107 trauma kits assembled at our fundraiser have officially reached those who need them most! Delivered by TakMed, these life-saving supplies are now in the hands of frontline medics in Ukraine.
The kits, including those sent to Poltava, have now been delivered, ensuring critical medical aid reaches those in urgent need. Your generosity is making a direct impact, helping to save lives where it matters most.
If you want to help, join us in our mission to provide critical aid on August 24.
Ukraine War News
In the past few days, Ukraine has faced relentless challenges. Russian airstrikes in Donetsk Oblast have left civilians injured and homes destroyed, adding to the humanitarian crisis. While discussions of a ceasefire are ongoing, there is no immediate resolution, and the need for aid continues to grow.
International support remains critical. The European Union has extended sanctions against Russia until September 2025 in an effort to maintain pressure. Austria has pledged €5 million for mine clearance operations and an additional €2 million to help export Ukrainian grain to countries in need. The United States and its allies continue discussions on how to push Russia toward ending the war.
Despite these hardships, Ukraine stands strong. But we cannot do this alone. Your support helps provide emergency medical aid for the wounded, food and shelter for displaced families, and resources for those working to rebuild. Every contribution makes a difference in the lives of those affected.
Ukraine War News
In the past few days, Ukraine has faced relentless challenges. Russian airstrikes in Donetsk Oblast have left civilians injured and homes destroyed, adding to the humanitarian crisis. While discussions of a ceasefire are ongoing, there is no immediate resolution, and the need for aid continues to grow.
International support remains critical. The European Union has extended sanctions against Russia until September 2025 in an effort to maintain pressure. Austria has pledged €5 million for mine clearance operations and an additional €2 million to help export Ukrainian grain to countries in need. The United States and its allies continue discussions on how to push Russia toward ending the war.
Despite these hardships, Ukraine stands strong. But we cannot do this alone. Your support helps provide emergency medical aid for the wounded, food and shelter for displaced families, and resources for those working to rebuild. Every contribution makes a difference in the lives of those affected.
Elevate Ukraine Partners with Tullman Family, Vienna Mission for Ukraine, and UAID-Direct to Support Humanitarian Efforts
In March, Elevate Ukraine was the grateful recipient of a generous $25,000 donation from the Tullman Family Office. We have directed these funds toward supporting the invaluable work of our partners at VM4U and UAID-Direct.
KBTX Interview: Elevate Ukraine highlights impact recent legislation will have on war with Russia
In a recent interview with KBTX, Chairman of Elevate Ukraine Roman Popadiuk shares his insights on the morale in Ukraine and highlights the need for continued humanitarian aid.
Elevate Ukraine and Bryan Rotary Club Provide Critical Aid to Ukrainian Defenders
This January, Elevate Ukraine and the Bryan Rotary Club joined forces to assemble 100 medical trauma kits destined for the Kharkiv region.
Elevate Ukraine Helped Arlene Campbell Humanitarian Fund Deliver Baby Formula to Ukrainian Children's Center for Cardiology
Elevate Ukraine partnered with ACHF to deliver prescription baby formula to the Ukrainian Children's Center for Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery, aiming to make a difference in the lives of little ones fighting heart conditions.
Elevate Ukraine Assembles 125 Medical Trauma Kits Together with Volunteers from Texas A&M Ukrainian Club
This past Saturday Elevate Ukraine teamed up with volunteers from the Texas A&M Ukrainian Club to assemble 125 crucial trauma kits destined for Ukraine. Packed with essential medical supplies, these kits serve as beacons of hope amid the ongoing conflict.
Elevate Ukraine Partners with Arlene Campbell Humanitarian Fund to Deliver Life-Saving Cardiovascular Supplies to Kyiv
Elevate Ukraine and the Arlene Campbell Humanitarian Fund to deliverodver $12,000 worth of cardiovascular medical supplies donated by the Seattle Children's Foundation to the Children's Center for Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery in Kyiv, supporting life-saving surgeries for children with heart conditions amidst ongoing war.
Elevate Ukraine Helps Feed 1,500 Families in One of the Worst-Hit Areas of Ukraine
Elevate Ukraine successfully delivered a container carrying 250,000 protein-fortified rice meals, totaling 40,000 pounds, to Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city and one of the hardest-hit areas in the Russian invasion.
Elevate Ukraine Newsletter: Honoring Two Years Since The Invasion
Today marks a solemn anniversary in the history of Ukraine. Two years ago, on February 24th, Russia initiated its unprovoked full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Elevate Ukraine's First Newsletter!
We are thrilled to present Elevate Ukraine's very first newsletter, a milestone that we are excited to share with you!
Supporting Emergency & Police Services with Starlink Delivery
Elevate Ukraine successfully delivered 21 Starlink antennas to departments of the National Police in Kharkiv, Poltava, and Sumy Oblasts in Ukraine.
Delivering Life-Saving Medical Supplies to Ukraine
Elevate Ukraine recently collaborated with local and international supports to deliver a 40-foot shipping container filled with medical devices and supplies with an estimated value of $250k to the Poltava region in Ukraine.