On July 28, businessmen and philanthropists Elvira Gavrilova, Sargis Sargsyan, and Natalia Bondarchuk organized a charity evening in Odesa to support the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The prestigious Bond restaurant hosted the event, welcoming guests from various backgrounds, including prominent personalities, Members of Parliament, and well-known entrepreneurs.
The charity evening started with official speeches from city authorities, specifically Svitlana Osaulenko, a deputy of the Odesa City Council, and Marat Korolev, the head of the Prymorskyi District Administration.
Throughout the event, attendees had a unique opportunity to participate in a charity auction featuring valuable items, such as:
The talented Timur Miroshnichenko, who had previously hosted this year’s Eurovision Song Contest in the UK, emceed the charity event. The star-studded lineup of artists, including Vlad Sytnyk, the golden voice of Ukraine, the virtuoso pianist Yevhen Khmara, and the gifted singer Maria Smirnova from Odesa, delivered captivating performances for the esteemed guests.
This event showcased the unity of compassionate hearts coming together to support the Ukrainian soldiers in the Armed Forces. The donations were transferred to the Volunteer Battalion charity fund, which is dedicated to providing essential supplies and equipment for the Armed Forces. The charity evening in Odesa made a significant contribution to bolster the nation’s spirit and provide aid to our brave defenders.