A milestone gala organized by the charitable foundation Revived Soldiers Ukraine took place in California, marking ten years of its mission to help hundreds of Ukrainian soldiers receive medical treatment, prosthetics, and rehabilitation in the United States.
This was reported by Revived Soldiers Ukraine.
The ceremony was held at the prestigious Los Altos Golf & Country Club in Silicon Valley, bringing together the Ukrainian community, long-time supporters, and new benefactors united in their commitment to help wounded heroes from Ukraine.
The evening combined gratitude, unity, and a powerful reminder that the war continues — and so must the support.
Among the attendees were representatives of the Consulate General of Ukraine in San Francisco, including Consul General Dmytro Kushneruk, who emphasized the resilience of the Ukrainian people and the importance of partnership with the American community. The honorary guest, Bill Cole, founder of the Peace Through Strength Institute, delivered a speech on the idea of strength as the foundation of peace. The event was hosted by Maryana Balash, who skillfully combined formality with an emotional, heartfelt tone.
The musical program featured performances by renowned Ukrainian artists — contemporary opera singer Arina Domski, singer-songwriter Sonia Sukhorukova, and young performer Myroslava Mullens, whose touching rendition of Shchedryk moved the audience. During the cocktail hour, guests enjoyed live saxophone music performed by Vladyslav Dovhan.
Iryna Vashchuk-DiSippio, president of Revived Soldiers Ukraine, shared the foundation’s story and reaffirmed its mission: to save lives and restore dignity to wounded heroes.
During her remarks, she introduced several soldiers currently undergoing treatment and prosthetics in the U.S., including Dmytro Nyshchyk (42nd Mechanized Brigade), Andrii Pylypchuk (3rd Assault Brigade), and Vladyslav Romanenko (80th Air Assault Brigade). The audience rose to their feet, applauding in gratitude and respect for their courage.
The evening concluded with a charity auction, featuring unique items such as boxing gloves signed by Oleksandr Usyk, the helmet of fallen Hero of Ukraine Vladyslav Rykov, a paratrooper beret belonging to Volodymyr Dziubynskyi, and a bottle of Artwinery champagne rescued from Bakhmut.
All proceeds will go toward medical care, prosthetics, and rehabilitation for Ukrainian soldiers in the U.S.
Event partners included Optimus Capital Inc., Leleka Foundation Ukraine, the Ukrainian National Women’s League of America (UNWLA), and the Korkun, Deichakivska, Brak, Deikun, and Elfond families.
Special thanks were extended to Ruslana Deikun, the event organizer, as well as to the Revived Soldiers Ukraine team and volunteers who made the evening possible.
The 10th Anniversary Gala of Revived Soldiers Ukraine was not only a celebration — it was a powerful reminder that Ukraine’s fight continues, and the world must keep supporting those who sacrificed their health for freedom and independence.
Photo: Revived Soldiers Ukraine.
Author: Danylo Pievchev