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​July 3 - 28, 2025, Oleksandr Kyianytsia — a proud Ukrainian born with cerebral palsy, who lives in Canada — will walk 200km through Calgary - Cochrane - Bragg Creek - Canmore - Banff to inspire hope and resilience in the face of adversity and to raise $20,000 for frontline hospitals in Ukraine.

This isn’t just a walk — it’s a call to action. Oleksandr’s journey symbolizes the daily struggle of Ukrainians fighting for freedom and survival.

Through this campaign, we aim to:​
  • Raise $20,000 and fund medical aid for frontline hospitals in Ukraine
  • Inspire resilience in the face of adversity
  • ️Raise awareness about the ongoing war and its human toll

This campaign is proudly supported by:
  • Ukrainian Canadian Congress — Calgary Branch
  • Ukrainian Canadian Congress — Bow Valley Branch
  • Ukrainian Canadian Congress — Cochrane Branch​
Together, we are amplifying Oleksandr’s voice and mission.

How You Can Help

​ Your contribution will go directly to frontline hospitals in Ukraine providing life-saving care.
  • Spread the Word
Share Oleksandr’s story and follow his journey online. Every share multiplies impact.
  • Walk With Us
Join Oleksandr for part of his route or organize a walk in your own community.
  • Volunteer 
Fill out the form and join the team of enthusiastic volunteers who help Oleksandr fulfill his goal.
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Track Oleksandr’s Journey

Route: Calgary - Cochrane - Bragg Creek - Canmore - Banff
Starting Point: City Hall, Calgary
Distance: 200 km
Dates: July 3 - July 28, 2025
Goal: $20,000 for life-saving medical equipment for frontline hospitals in Ukraine

Track Oleksandr's progress, cheer him on, and meet him at community events along the way!

​Meet Oleksandr 

Oleksandr Kyianytsia, a Ukrainian living in Canada, embodies resilience, courage, and an unyielding commitment to help his homeland.
Born with cerebral palsy, Oleksandr has never allowed his physical limitations to dictate the course of his life. His motto, “I fall my whole life, but I stand up and keep walking,” reflects his indomitable spirit and refusal to give up in the face of challenges

Walking for a Cause

​Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Oleksandr has made it his mission to raise awareness and funds for Ukrainian hospitals.
In 2023, he completed monumental walks—covering 200 kilometers from Montreal to Ottawa and a 130-kilometer journey from Toronto to Niagara Falls. These efforts helped him raise over 22,000 Canadian dollars (more than half a million hryvnias), which were used to purchase essential medical equipment for hospitals in Ukraine.

Despite the physical toll of such long-distance walking, Oleksandr’s determination remains unwavering. Supported by a team of volunteers, he walked up to 18 kilometers each day, wearing through five pairs of shoes in just 12 days (Ukrainian Wave, 2024). His efforts have so far provided vital equipment, such as surgical tools and shunts for critically injured patients in Kyiv’s Second Children’s Hospital and the Institute of Neurosurgery.
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​A New Journey Begins
Starting July 3, 2025, Oleksandr will walk from Calgary to Banff, a journey of determination, hope, and solidarity.​

Land acknowledgement

In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge that we live, work and play on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani), the Tsuut’ina, the Iyarhe Nakoda Nations, the Otipemisiwak Métis Government of the Métis Nation within Alberta District 6, and all people who make their homes in the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta.

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