We are raising $18,000 to host a seven-day practical retreat for veterans with double arm amputations and their loved ones. Thanks to the support of the NGO “Friends of Chervonohrad,” we have already raised $12,000—we’re just a little bit short of making this project a reality.
This isn’t about a vacation
It’s about regaining independence where it has to be rebuilt from scratch.
It’s 7 days of intensive practice where participants learn to manage everyday tasks:
— personal hygiene
— getting dressed
— cooking
— using a phone
— organizing daily life
— preparing for independent travel
👉 with prosthetics
👉 without prosthetics
Work takes place in small groups—up to 5 veterans per session, along with a loved one.
Retreat mentor — Oleksandr Tereshchenko, a veteran with over 11 years of experience living a full life after a double arm amputation. This isn’t theory — it’s the sharing of real-life experience “peer-to-peer.”
The second part of the program consists of support groups and psychotherapy led by Maria Martynenko (USA), a licensed psychotherapist with 34 years of experience.
Participants will also receive legal consultations from attorney Olena Sydoruk, who specializes in military law.
After severe injuries, the hardest part isn’t just physical recovery.The hardest part is learning to live independently again.This retreat offers more than just skills.It restores a sense of control, dignity, and confidence.
Where and how it will take place
The retreat will be held in Zakarpattia (Velyatino village) in a peaceful setting where you can focus on recovery.
Two sessions are planned:
May 16, 2026 – May 22, 2026
May 23, 2026 – May 29, 2026
Participation is free for veterans. (Travel expenses are at your own expense as an element of responsibility and motivation.)
Your contribution will help cover:
— accommodation and meals for participants
— program organization and the work of specialists
— materials and adapted solutions for daily life
— basic retreat supplies
This is a small-scale project—but one with a profound impact. It’s not about quantity. It’s about the quality of change in the lives of specific people.
And right now, we’re just a little short of making this a reality.
👉 Support this retreat with any amount
👉 Or simply share this fundraiser—that helps a lot too
Together, we can make it possible for more people to live independently again.
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⚠️ Any funds that are not used within the scope of this fundraiser may be reallocated to other urgent needs of rescuers within the framework of the activities of the NGO "Community Self-Help".
