Ukrainian Families Share Stories of Loved Ones Lost in Russia-Ukraine War

Honoring Lost Loved Ones

• 💔 Victoria Ilchuk is visiting the Tampa Bay area to ensure the names of those lost in the Russia-Ukraine war are not forgotten.
• 📌 Her husband, Sergey, was killed while evacuating civilians from the front lines, despite not being required to draft due to their six children.
• 💬 Ilchuk emphasizes the importance of talking about the war and acknowledging the vast number of families affected and those who have lost loved ones.

Finding Relief and Hope Abroad

• ✈️ Ilchuk and her children are on a short trip from Ukraine, visiting Washington D.C. and St. Pete, with support from the Mang Family Foundation and George and Rosie Alvarez.
• ✨ The opportunity to be outside Ukraine provides a sense of relief for the children, especially after their father's passing.
• 😊 Seeing the children smile and be happy again, taking their minds off their experiences and the ongoing situation in Ukraine, is a great pleasure for Ilchuk.

Continuing the Mission

• 🇷🇺 The families plan to return to Ukraine on Monday night.
• 🌍 They are committed to continuing to share their loved ones' stories with the ultimate goal of bringing an end to the war.