Ukrainians in Kelowna, B.C. worried about ‘fading’ support as war rages on
Global News
This past weekend, Kelowna held a running fundraiser to collect money for winter boots for soldiers in Ukraine, but fewer than a dozen people showed up.
As the war in Ukraine rages on, many people all over the world continue to do what they can to help support the war-torn country.
But there are fears support has waned substantially since the start of the Russian-led invasion.
“I suppose it’s psychological,” said Denys Storozhuk, president of Kelowna Stand With Ukraine. “It’s psychological. People get used to that.”
Kelowna Stands With Ukraine was formed earlier in the year when the war broke out.
The not-for-profit organization has held many rallies and fundraising events since its inception, initially drawing large crowds.
“What we see with every rally, every event we do… we have less and less people attending,” Storozhuk told Global News.
This past weekend, Kelowna held a running fundraiser to collect money for winter boots for soldiers in Ukraine, but fewer than a dozen people showed up.
“It’s very sad and very disappointing”,” said Storozhuk.
