Donate between December 14 and December 27 for a chance to win exclusive prizes from Ukrainian Canadian businesses!
As Canada is settling in for the winter months, and many of us have experienced snow for the first time this season, it is essential to remember that Ukrainians are beginning to face below-zero temperatures, but without a reliable power supply for their homes, businesses and, crucially, to their medical facilities. The situation is urgent, and your support is needed now more than ever. On December 13 alone, Russia launched over 93 missiles and nearly 200 drones targeting critical centralized energy infrastructure, resulting in further damage to an already crippled system.
Despite Russia’s intentional targeting of Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, Ukrainian medical workers are demonstrating incredible resilience and stamina by continuing to provide medical care under these circumstances. The power supply is least reliable in the frontline regions such as Kharkiv, Mykolayiv, and Kherson, where missile strikes are most frequent. Hospitals in these regions often experience power outages, which are impossible to predict. Their diesel-fueled backup generators, where available, typically require 15-30 minutes to switch over to restore power. This interval leaves hospitals vulnerable in critical areas such as operating rooms, ICUs, and blood storage units, where each minute is a question of life and death for many patients. These power outages also risk damage to sensitive medical equipment from power surges when electricity is restored.
СUF-UCC Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal is embarking on a program to provide hybrid solar-enabled backup generators to hospitals in these regions. These units provide an uninterrupted power supply (UPS) that switches to battery power within milliseconds of grid failure, allowing operations and life-sustaining equipment to continue uninterrupted. During extended outages, these units can be recharged from the power grid or via solar energy from special resilient portable tarps.
Your donation can make a significant difference. Between December 14th and December 27th, we need you to help us raise $600,000 to fund 50 hybrid backup generator systems for hospitals in these regions. These units will ensure reliable and uninterrupted power to critical departments like operation rooms, intensive care units, blood centres, and laboratories, saving lives and bringing hope to medical staff and the many vulnerable patients.
DONATE BETWEEN DECEMBER 14th and DECEMBER 27th TO AUTOMATICALLY ENTER A DRAW FOR EXCLUSIVE PRIZES!
Ukrainian Canadian businesses embody Ukraine’s resilience. By purchasing Ukrainian products this season, you are investing in Ukraine and its future. We appreciate the businesses that are taking action to support Ukrainian resistance.
If you are in Montreal, Quebec, visit Perogie Lili, a Ukrainian Perogies (varenyk) counter-service restaurant in the Mile End neighbourhood. Drop by for a varenyk of the month with caramelized cabbage and a cherry-based spiced non-alcoholic Glühwein. Since its opening in August, Perogie Lili’s team has donated 2% of its sales to the CUF-UCC Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal, impacting Ukraine this winter. Those who donate to CUF-UCC Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal between December 14th and December 27th will automatically be entered into the draw to win a $100 voucher to Perogie Lili. It’s a unique opportunity to support a great cause and enjoy varenyky!
Zirkova Vodka is a Ukrainian Canadian company and a proud supporter and champion of Ukraine, with a mission to put Ukraine on the map as the birthplace of vodka and bring the spirit of Ukraine to the world. In response to the invasion of Ukraine, Zirkova took immediate action, using its platform and its product to raise awareness and donating over $25,000 in profits to the CUF-UCC Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal to provide critical support.
The war has brought immense challenges for Zirkova and countless other Ukrainian businesses. You may have noticed Zirkova missing from shelves recently—this is a direct result of the disruptions to production and distribution. Despite these obstacles, Zirkova has remained committed to producing its Zirkova One and Together Vodkas in Ukraine and supporting the Ukrainian economy. They are now back in stock across Ontario LCBO stores for the holiday season. And here’s some more good news: Those who donate to the CUF-UCC Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal between December 14th and December 27th will automatically be entered into a draw to win a one-of-a-kind Zirkova Vodka Tasting Experience hosted by CEO and Founder John Vellinga, as seen on Dragons Den!
To learn more about Zirkova Vodka, visit zirkova.com or the LCBO online store. Please enjoy responsibly.
Background
CUF-UCC Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal has been established jointly by the Canada-Ukraine Foundation (CUF) and the Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC) to formalize a coordinated approach in providing humanitarian assistance quickly and efficiently to those in need in Ukraine to address any further aggression by Russia. The main efforts of cooperation are to provide humanitarian relief in the areas of assistance to displaced persons, medical care, emergency shelter and food security.