Andrii Ilkiv, a Ukrainian police sapper, had his leg amputated after a Russian land mine blew up beneath him in Kharkiv region in September 2022. After receiving his prosthetics, Andrii returned to work. He continues making Ukrainian land safer. Thank you.
11yo Sashko from Kharkiv Obl, who lost a leg in Russian shelling. Got New Leg
11yo Sashko from Kharkiv Obl, who lost a leg in Russian shelling, endured months of treatment in Kyiv after holding severed limb to survive. Doctors recount his resilient spirit-surgeries, new friends, birthday-as he now dreams of going home with prosthetic leg.
Sasha’s leg was torn off, and his cousin died. The boy underwent a number of operations and is now in his prosthetic, made possible with your donations. Thank you.
Viktor BlackSmith
Help Viktor “BlackSmith” Walk Again: A Hero’s Journey to Recovery
Viktor, a brave 29-year-old Ukrainian soldier known by his comrades as “BlackSmith, or кузнец” recently suffered devastating injuries while defending his country. Just 9 days ago, during an artillery strike in Chasiv Yar, Viktor lost both of his legs.
Despite this life-altering injury, Viktor’s spirit remains unbroken. He is determined to not only walk again but to return to the front lines to continue serving his nation.
Thanks to modern medical advancements, Viktor has the chance to receive life-changing prosthetic surgery called osseointegration. This innovative procedure will allow Viktor to regain mobility with prosthetic legs attached directly to his bones. The surgery needs to happen quickly to prevent further complications and give Viktor the best chance at a full recovery. He is a strong candidate, and once healed, he will be able to walk, run, and return to his unit.
What Viktor Needs
The total cost of this procedure, including travel, rehabilitation, and post-surgical care, is $95,000. We are incredibly fortunate to have a donor who has pledged to match all donations up to $10,000, meaning every dollar you contribute will go twice as far.
Why It Matters
Time is critical. Viktor is ready to undergo this surgery in Sydney, where a specialized team awaits him. Every day that passes increases the risk of infection and complications. Viktor has sacrificed so much for his country—now we have the opportunity to give back to him. This surgery will not only restore Viktor’s mobility but will also allow him to return to the military, fulfilling his dream to continue serving.
How You Can Help
We need to raise the remaining $75,000 to cover the full cost of Viktor’s surgery and rehabilitation. No donation is too small, and with the donor match, your contribution will have double the impact.
Let’s Stand With Viktor
Viktor has stood tall for his country—now it’s our turn to stand with him. Let’s rally together to give Viktor the chance to walk again and return to doing what he does best: protecting his homeland.
Donate now and help us reach our goal of $95,000. Every contribution, big or small, brings Viktor one step closer to recovery.
Thank you for your generosity and support!
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Viktor got his first pair of legs called “stubbies” now he can move around while he awaits his full size prosthetics. Thank you
