I run for childhood without barriers. Volodymyr Mysak

"My name is Volodymyr Mysak. I felt passion for running in 2014, I ran my first marathon in 2015 and this August I finished the full distance of IRONMAN Hamburg. On October, 8th I have a goal not only to run a marathon at Wizz Air Kyiv City Marathon but also raise at least 10 thousand UAH for Dzherelo Centre. The raised money will be used for conducting inclusive holiday, that will give children with special needs joyful attractions with friends and a bright child".

We believe that friendship between kids has no barriers. Prejudice and fears are built in the heads of adults, but children are sincere and do not need any masks. We give an opportunity for schoolchildren to spend an unforgettable autumn holiday with children with special needs.

During 3 days, 30 students of 3-5th grade along with 10 children from Dzherelo Rehabilitation Centre (mostly on wheelchairs) will have joyful attractions, sports games, snacks, lunches and movie time. Our first shared vacation will be organized and held by a team of the Centre’s specialists, party entertainers and volunteers. Photos and videos of the games and workshops will be shared in media, joint creative projects will be presented on exhibitions and parents will become more open towards new friends of their daughters and sons. Positive examples of friendship and acceptance will encourage more classes and schools to embrace friends who may look different but appear to be as sincere, real and talented as others.

By giving care to children and youth with disabilities during 24 years, Dzherelo Centre has united hundreds of donors and volunteers around the idea of a value of every person’s life. We plan to start a tradition of the joint holiday not only to make a bright vacation for children, but also to raise a new generation of volunteers and leaders, and what is the most important – to create an open and tolerant society.