Roman Kramarenko is the father of two young children. He bravely volunteered to defend his country from day one of the Russian invasion.

Despite lacking prior military experience, his leadership qualities led him to become a platoon commander within the Ukrainian National Guard.

Roman’s Story:

In February 2022, Roman suffered a critical head injury from a fragment. Doctors initially gave him little hope of survival. But Roman's unwavering fighting spirit, combined with exceptional medical care, pulled him through.

The New Battle:

Roman now faces a critical challenge – regaining his independence. He requires specialized rehabilitation at the "Modrytchi" center for severe head traumas.

The cost of three crucial months at Modrytchi is 61.000 DKK. We are hoping to send this amount to support Roman as soon as possible.

A donation of any amount will bring Roman closer to recovery.

46-year-old Oleh Artyukh served in the Ukrainian Armed Forces for 1 year and 9 months as a volunteer soldier. He was injured on June 17th, 2023

After getting wounded, Oleh has undergone extensive rehabilitation in various hospitals and is currently at the Adonis Rehabilitation Center in Bucha. His present condition is stable, and he has overcome the most life-threatening risks.

Oleh dreams about being able to walk again. He is working very hard each day to regain strength in order to return to his wife and son and to be able to live a full life again.

Oleh represents the courage and resilience of Ukrainian veterans. However, his story also highlights the long-term impact of injuries sustained during the war.

Since August 3, 2022 Lieutenant Andriy Kovalenko was actively involved in the war against Russia. He was posted in Bakhmut, Donetsk Oblast, and played an important role in ensuring the defense of Ukraine and protecting the safety of the population.

On January 1, 2023, he sustained a severe traumatic brain injury, a complex fracture of the skull.

Thanks to the support of Northern Lights, Kovalenko was able to participate in a three-month long-term recovery program. This program not only provided him with essential medical care but also allowed him to be closer to his wife and three-year-old son during this crucial time.

Lieutenant Andriy Kovalenko hopes and dreams about retu niig to a normal life.

Sergiy Gelushchenko is 36 years old and currently navigates life as a wheelchair user due to a spinal wound sustained during the conflict in Bakhmut on January 15th, 2022.

Sergiy's journey of recovery has taken him across Ukraine and beyond in search of ideal treatment. Despite these extensive efforts, his condition initially showed limited improvement.

However, Sergiy's story has recently taken a positive turn with his current, more intensive and active rehabilitation program. He is now demonstrating "great results," indicating significant progress in his recovery. This is an inspiring testament to his unwavering determination and the effectiveness of the current rehabilitation approach funded by Northern Lights generous benefactors.

Although Sergiy’s current rehabilitation program is showing positive results and offers hope for a brighter future, ongoing support is crucial for his continued progress.