Helping Ukraine savelife.in.ua the official funding website shared by a Ukraine student in U.S. My oldest daughter, Veronica Butler, attends Bluefield State College with Kate and they have become best friends on and off the court. Our family was blessed with Kate coming to stay with us over the Christmas break. Kate’s Mom, Dad and younger brother (5th grade) live in Ukraine and could not afford to bring her home. At that time the war had not started and Kate shared the hardships her family goes through living in Ukraine. Her Father is a doctor and her Mother has a good job as well but they still live without a lot of comforts that we take for granted in the States. Once the war broke out, Kate’s family traveled to the Poland border but her Dad was not allowed to leave and has continued to help the ill and injured in his capacity as a Doctor thru all the battles going on thru Ukraine. He is 3 hours from the border and talks with Kate as much as he can to help her know he is safe. Kate’s Mom and brother were able to meet up with her Uncle and are secure in Switzerland. Kate struggles with the devastation of her Country and the friends she has back home. Bluefield State College recently held a fundraiser to help Kate share her struggles and to let the community understand how they can help. As you have all been watching and seeing the Ukraine people defend their Country against Russia, there are an overwhelming amount of places that you can donate to help. This website, comebackalive.in.ua is what Kate shared with me as the one place that is making a huge impact in their efforts to defeat Russia. Kateryn “Kate” Dashevska (left) & Veronica Butler both freshmen at Bluefield State College in West Virginia awarded USCAA Volleyball All tournament Team at the National Championship 2021. How Come Back Alive Helps Our fund supports the Armed Forces of Ukraine through financing purely defense initiatives. Since 2014 we have provided around 1000 thermal imagers and over 250 UAVs. In addition to the material support, we increased technological capabilities of the Army through providing 1,500 tablets with Armor software aimed at stopping the artillery. Come Back Alive also organizes trainings to equip our military with crucial skills. In 2015 we launched trainings for medical workers, artillerists, snipers, minesweepers, and defense analysts. After coming back from the front line, our military members have access to sport rehabilitation and veteran business opportunities. Our organization does not use funds for purchasing arms. Our mission is limited to supplying technology, trainings, and accouterments to help save lives of Ukrainians and help our warriors defend Ukraine. Page 4
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