Fundraisers

Every year, our volunteers organize numerous fundraisers across Canada and Ukraine to help cover operating costs. From rock concerts to political roundtable discussions, and elegant evening soirées to walkathons, our fundraisers aim to involve all members of our community and contribute to the community’s ongoing development while raising funds. We have a strong network of supporters in Canada in Ukraine and enjoy the presence of prominent members of the Canadian and Ukrainian political elites, artistic communities, and thought leaders at our fundraisers. 

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12-Hour Solo Cycle in Support of PTSD Awareness

Help Us Help Board Member and Veterans’ Program Director, Andrew Potichnyj, cycled solo for 12 hours non-stop (7 AM - 7 PM) on Sunday, June 27, 2021! A huge thank you to all of our supporters who helped us raise $48,205!

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Day is recognized annually on June 27. In the week leading up to his 12-hour cycle on June 27th, Andrew raised funds for Help Us Help Programming that supports veterans and other vulnerable populations in Ukraine, many of whom are living with PTSD.

Move-A-Thon 2020

In the summer of 2020, Help Us Help hosted its first ever Independent Move-A-Thon! Twenty-two community members raised funds for various help Us Help projects by participating in activities such as swimming, cycling, hiking and running. Together, the participants raised $40,799 in support of various Help Us Help Projects

Trioda Concert

In February, Ukrainian X-Factor winners Trioda, generously offered to donate the proceeds of their Toronto concert to Повернення / The Return: A Psychological Re-Integration / Adaptation Program for Ukrainian Veterans and their Families

Thank you to our event organizers, partners, and sponsors: Ania Jacyniak, Zvuk Sound/Lighting, Moloko, Golden Lion Restaurant and Bar, Loud Mouse Studios, and Meest

Running Room - Alberta, Edmonton

In February, a team of volunteers from Edmonton, Alberta organized by Jillian Higgins, set out to run a Hypothermic Half Marathon in support of Help Us Help. In partnership with Running Room in Edmonton, two Hypothermic Half Marathons were held on February 2 and 16th with over 800 runners participating. Door prizes were graciously provided by Century Hospitality and High Horse Coffee Company! All proceeds raised from both runs went towards Help us Help!

Winter Fundraiser 2019

Our Annual Help Us Help Winter Fundraiser took place on Saturday November 30, 2019 in Etobicoke, Ontario in support of sending a child to Winter Camp in 2020. Nineteen Help Us Help volunteers donated their time to making sure the event was a big success. Thanks to the 145 people who attended and to those who donated to our Annual Fundraiser, we were able to raise $14,000 CAD. These generous donations helped to grant the holiday wishes of 91 vulnerable children in Ukraine.

Myth: What Has Wassyl Slipak Died For

In February-March 2018, Help Us Help was pleased to present the Canada-wide tour of the movie documentary "Myth: What Has Wassyl Slipak Died For" by directors Leonid Kanter and Ivan Yasniy. 

Walkathon 2018

Ruslana and the Walkathon team organized a walkathon from Kyiv to Vorokhta, stopping in over 40 locations, covering over 650km to raise awareness about the orphans in Ukraine. To all the friends, Scholarship Students and sponsors – all like-minded people who believe in our project and understand the positive impact it has on the quality of life of orphan children in Ukraine – thank you for your support!

Weekend for Ukraine I

At a time of great need for Ukraine, Help Us Help organized a new type of fundraiser designed to raise funds and awareness for the war in Ukraine and the humanitarian crisis developing as a result. By organizing three separate events, we were able to have more than 1,500 people in one weekend, from all parts of the Canadian community, contribute and hear the all-important message: Ukraine needs our help. The weekend-long event included a rock concert headlined by Ukrainian rockstar Serhiy Fomenko (of Mandry) the Juno-nominated Lemon Bucket Orkestra, and Yana Bilyk; a political roundtable discussion with panelists Serhiy Fomenko, Professor Volodymyr Dubovyk, Vira Savchenko, Ukrainian Member of Parliament , and Professor Emeritus at the Ivey Business School at Western University Basil Kalymon.

Weekend for Ukraine II

Help Us Help’s flagship fundraising and awareness event was a massive success in our 2nd year! The weekend-long event included a rock concert headlined by Ukrainian rockstars Yuri Zhuravel (of the rockabilly band Ot Vinta) and Vadym Krasnooky (of Mad Heads), Balaklava Blues (Mark and Marichka Marczyk of the Juno-nominated Lemon Bucket Orkestra), and xxxxx; a political roundtable discussion with panelists Yuri Zhuravel, Vadym Krasnooky, Hennadiy Afansiev, Ivona Kostyna, and Andrii Veselovskyi; and a gala banquet with keynote addresses by Ivona Kostyna and Hennadiy Afansiev.

“The Ukrainians” Movie Tour

A gripping documentary about the war in Ukraine and the heroic defence of the Donetsk Airport, Help Us Help organized the Canadian premiere and cross-Canada tour of the film by Ukrainian filmmakers Leonid Kanter and Ivan Yasniy. The film was viewed by more than 1,500 people in 9 cities across Canada over a 3-week period in February 2016. The film tour was organized in partnership with “Path To Freedom”, an NGO founded by famous Ukrainian musician and activist Serhiy Fomenko. Monies raised were directed to fund Help Us Help’s ongoing PTSD rehab program and Path To Freedom’s goal of promoting Ukrainian culture globally.

Fashion Show

In the week leading up to the Canada-Ukraine investment forum, Help Us Help in partnership with the Export Promotion Office Of Ukraine held a showcase of the hottest Ukrainian fashion designers.  

An Evening with Taras Chubay

A true legend of the Ukrainian rock music scene, Taras Chubay played an intimate, sold-out acoustic show at the Golden Lion Restaurant & Bar in Toronto. All proceeds went to fund Help Us Help’s ongoing PTSD rehab program.