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Ukrainian Fundraiser Raises More Than $22K

Saint John, NB, Canada / 97.3 The Wave
Brad Perry
Apr 11, 2022 | 7:54 AM
Ukrainian Fundraiser Raises More Than $22K

The Ukrainian Association of Saint John holds a fundraiser on April 9, 2022. (Image; Ukrainian Association of Saint John/Facebook)



A weekend fundraiser organized by the newly-formed Ukrainian Association of Saint John was a huge success.

Organizers say close to 700 people came out to the fundraising fair at the Jervis Bay Legion on Saturday.

Svitlana Goncharova tells us more than $22,000 was raised, with the final total still being counted.

The goal was to raise money for medical supplies and other essential items needed by people in Ukraine.

In addition, to help meet the essential needs of families from Ukraine arriving in Saint John.

Items for sale during a fundraiser held by the Ukrainian Association of Saint John on April 9, 2022. (Image; Ukrainian Association of Saint John/Facebook)

Hundreds of people took part in a fundraiser organized by the Ukrainian Association of Saint John on April 9, 2022. (Image; Ukrainian Association of Saint John/Facebook)

Donations poured in during a fundraiser held by the Ukrainian Association of Saint John on April 9, 2022. (Image; Ukrainian Association of Saint John/Facebook)

Goncharova said the event was also a chance for Saint Johners to experience Ukrainian culture.

In an interview last week, Goncharova said they are very grateful for the support the Ukrainian community has received from local residents since the war began.

“They donated items [and] time, they text us and send their prayers. I see how people care deeply about Ukraine. It’s so heartwarming. It really helps,” she said.

With files from Tamara Steele.

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