TAPS-Ukraine

Antonina Samoilova

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Ukrainian climber. 
The first Ukrainian woman who climbed Mount Everest twice, and the first Ukrainian woman who climbed the eight-thousander Manaslu. 
"Every day, every minute, there are battles on the front lines. At the same time, those who have lost a parent, sister or brother, acquaintance or friend forever experience their own internal personal battles. Each of them has their own tragedy, which they may not share, which they would rather forget.

Those who suffer the most from this influx are our children. Children who have lost their childhood, who have to grow up already at 5 or 6 years old. Who are forced to leave their homeland with their parents: their native home, yard, school and friends; their family. I am grateful to the Charity Fund "TAPS", which gave me the opportunity to join the work with affected children and women who lost their fathers, sons, husbands during the war. The main priority is to take care of the families of those who gave their lives for the sovereignty of our state. Once again make it clear that they are not alone here. And we, as conscious citizens, must remind ourselves that we will always lend a shoulder when needed. 
• Feel • Act • Heal • 
Thank you for your trust, I will do my best!"