The fourth annual Freedom for Ukraine charity banquet and auction, organized by Ukraine Defense Support, was held in Seattle, Washington. The event attracted over 200 guests and became one of the largest annual events of the Ukrainian community in the region in support of Ukrainian military and humanitarian initiatives.
This was announced by the organizers of Ukraine Defense Support.
All funds raised during the event will be used to purchase necessary equipment, medical supplies and humanitarian aid for Ukrainian defenders.
Organizers note that every year the banquet brings together people who actively support Ukraine and join charity gatherings. The evening’s program included a traditional Ukrainian dinner, performances by Ukrainian artists, speeches by special guests, as well as a silent auction and a large auction from the stage.
During the charity auction, guests could purchase paintings by Ukrainian artists, certificates from partners, tourist certificates, and signed flags of Ukrainian brigades supported by the organization.
Special guests at this year’s banquet included international journalist and analyst David Kirichenko and US Congressman Adam Smith. The organizers also announced support for the event from the Washington State Governor’s Office and the Attorney General.
Ukraine Defense Support emphasized that the banquet was not only a charitable event, but also a platform for international solidarity with Ukraine. In addition to the Ukrainian community, the event was attended by representatives of the Korean, Taiwanese, and Iranian diasporas, who cooperate with Ukrainian organizations in matters of advocacy for Ukraine.
“All guests are people who sincerely care about Ukraine, and they made a lot of donations at this charitable event,” the Divchata Seattle organization emphasized.
Organizers noted that such inter-community interaction helps to strengthen Ukraine’s voice in the United States and form a broad coalition of support.
Ukraine Defense Support is holding the Freedom for Ukraine charity banquet for the fourth year in a row. According to organizers, last year’s event raised over $30,000 in support of Ukraine. The final results of this year’s fundraiser are currently being calculated.
Ukraine Defense Support is an organization based in the Puget Sound region that provides critical medical care, supplies, and equipment directly to Ukrainian military personnel, medics, and volunteers on the front lines.
Banquet participants were also offered charitable support formats through the purchase of thematic tables of various levels – “Freedom Table,” “Democracy Table,” and “Victory Table.” Each format included additional gifts and symbolic Ukrainian paraphernalia, and all funds went to help the front. One of the many highlights of the evening at the event was the performance of the song “Prayer for Ukraine” by Roman Vashchuk, accompanied by Mayne Brown on guitar.
Banquet participants were also offered charitable support formats through the purchase of thematic tables of various levels – “Freedom Table,” “Democracy Table,” and “Victory Table.” Each format included additional gifts and symbolic Ukrainian paraphernalia, and all funds went to help the front. One of the many highlights of the evening at the event was the performance of the song “Prayer for Ukraine” by Roman Vashchuk, accompanied by Mayne Brown on guitar.
Photo: Ukraine Defense Support
Author: Inna Mikhno