Last weekend, on July 27, in the Odesa Literary Museum, a landmark location for art and culture connoisseurs, the rating agency "Elitexpert" and the "Trymai" Charitable Fund gathered patrons and volunteers at the Second Closed Charity Festival-Auction "Volunteer Amulet".
"Our auction has a great and good purpose. This is assistance to the military, support for children's charity events for immigrants and Odessans, recovery and rehabilitation centers, as well as animal shelters. We have prepared many valuable lots and gifts for our guests. I especially want to thank our incredible partners and friends, thanks to whom this important event became possible." - said Olena Ovchinnikova, head of "Elitexpert".
The co-organizer of the festival-auction, the head of the Odessa charity fund "Trymai", Yuliya Fedorova, in her turn, noted that it is thanks to the team of volunteers and partners that the fund is able to hold Support Days and charity festivals for the military in Odessa for the third year. During such events, they help displaced persons, pensioners, those with many children, people with disabilities and all those affected by the consequences of war.
"Volunteer work is special and it cannot be stopped. Ordinary people, immigrants and guys from the front - all have their own requests. Therefore, today's event is not only for fundraising, it is also about the usual "thank you" to everyone who helps. With joint efforts, we create miracles." - said Yuliya Fedorova, the founder of the "Hold" charitable foundation.
That is why the festival-auction "Volunteer Amulet" began with words of welcome and words of thanks. The bright presenters of the event, Maya Bondar and Andriy Kuts, together with the organizers Olena Ovchinnikova and Yulia Fedorova, awarded symbolic "Volunteer charms" to friends and partners whose constant support helps volunteers in their good deeds.
Among the awardees: partner of the event, lawyer and philanthropist Artem Grushanskyi, founder of LLC "Grain Terminal Kiliya" Oleksandr Gramma, Denis Sokolov - Physical Rehabilitation Center "Nasha Turbota", laureate of the first "Volunteer Talisman" - volunteer, psychologist, head of the public organization "Psychological Space of the Center » Andriy Bortov, Honored Doctor of Ukraine, member of the Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Ukraine and member of the European Association of Surgeons and Endoscopists, Honorary Donor of Ukraine and for over 20 years head of Odesa Maternity Hospital No. 1 - Iryna Holovotyuk-Yuzefpolska, famous Ukrainian designer and founder of STRELNYKOVA BRAND - Ksenia Strelnikova.
In addition to "Volunteer charms", all those who helped in the organization of the second festival-auction received honorary "Thanks" from Olena Ovchinnikova and Yulia Fedorova.
Nataliya Deliyeva, Association of Women of Ukraine "DIYA", string quartet INCOGNITO, Hanna Chumakova - Regional Center for Physical Health of the Population "Sports for All", Ivanna Karpyak - founder of the telegram project "Social Payments of Ukraine", Charitable Organization BF "Food Odessa Life", Vlad Efremkin - BF "One Step Closer", Nataliya Marchenko - BF "City of a Thousand Sources", Nikita Permyakov, Chairman of the Board of the NGO "Alliance of Mental Health", Valentina Lazukina - balloon shop "Balloons Lab", Valentina Bosa, Fiesta Holiday Agency, Serhiy Kalinin and EPS GROUP company, Tetyana Alekseenko - Three Bags store, Oksana Polishchuk - Charlotte cafe, Oleksandr Mazchenko - Boseco company, Royal Family Models modeling agency, Hanna Kravtsova - media agency "KRAVTSOVA AGENCY", Kazakov Oleksandr, Yuliya Horodetska, Tetyana Semikop - Public movement "Faith, Hope, Love", Liliya Leonidova - head of the Public organization "Culture of Democracy", Sabina Nikitenko, Head of the Family Center "Mriya", coordinator of "Good Weeks" Affairs 2024", Ihor Bilyakov - director of "Odesa Zoo", Karolina Kontyushova, Charitable Foundation "TOWER", Borys Fedorov, Svitlana Koroleva, Natalya Terekhova - BF "Good Samaritan", founder of "Ukrainian kids forum" Marina Ovcharenko, Kateryna Kulyk - volunteer charity project of designer clothes "Marina Vladi", Garik Gasparyan - curator of "Fashion 24", volunteer and journalist Tetyana Sarnatska, volunteer Oleksandra Semenenko, PJSC "Odeskabel", Collaboration fashion magazine, brand "Grains de Verre", brand ZARMILKAS, MIRA ART Platform , founder of the "Ètape" brand Olena Bezykovich, Ihor Levinzon - "Fabryka Smaku" LLC and Kostyantyn Tkach, co-founder of "HERTS" LLC.
The auction itself gathered many interesting lots and real connoisseurs of art and Ukrainian culture.
The first to be sold was a lot from the co-organizer of Voluntary Protection, rating agency Elitexpert — a flag of Ukraine, signed by the head of the State Government of Ukraine Kyryl Budanov. It was purchased by Oleksandr Sivak, Founder & CEO Strateg.
The next lot was also presented by the co-organizer - BF "Trymai" - this is a tube and 5 painted cartridges from the ZSU. His guest Yulia bought it.
Oleksandr Sivak bought the lot from BO BF "Food Life Odesa" — an exclusive author's decoration, the proceeds of which will go to delicious hot lunches for the needy, which the charity foundation feeds hundreds of people every day at several distribution points.
Another rare flag of Ukraine was sold at the auction, which was provided by journalist and volunteer Tetyana Sarnatska. A unique flag, personally signed by ex-Commander-in-Chief Valery Zaluzhny.
The proceeds from the sale of this lot will be sent to help the units of the Armed Forces, which are currently serving in the hottest points of the front.
A special lot for wine connoisseurs was provided to the charity festival-auction by the partner of the event, founder of the SHABO company, Ukrainian winemaker Vazha Iukuridze. This is a bottle of Lukuridze Family Wine Heritage Chardonnay, 2017 vintage, from his private home collection, not available in stores.
Tetyana, a guest of the event, bought the bottle with the first number, signed by Vazha Iukuridze.
It is worth noting that this wine is a symbol of the traditions and quality of the SHABO company, and Vazha Iukuridze's personal signature on the label is his personal word and recommendation as a winemaker.
Between the sale of lots, three dresses from the Ukrainian designer Ksenia Strelnykova and her brand STRELNYKOVA BRAND were presented to the guests at the auction, one of which was also raffled off.
STRELNYKOVA BRAND is primarily an ode to femininity. This is a brand about a real woman — graceful, sensitive and incredibly strong. Each item of the limited collection emphasizes true femininity, and high standards of tailoring and natural materials inspire the heroine of the image to feel confident in any situation.
The lot from our partner, the Odesa brand "Grains de Verre" is an exclusive handmade jewelry accessory. A choker made of natural pearls (pearls) with a pendant with gold plating is one of the most popular products of the brand, it will not leave anyone indifferent, but at the same time, it is suitable for any wardrobe, for any occasion - both for every day and for an important Entrance.
One of the most popular models of the bag of the permanent partner of Volontersky obereg, the Ètape brand, with the drawing of the Odesa lighthouse, was purchased by guest Denis.
Popular model of the brand Ètape-mimi bag in cappuccino color, made by hand from premium Italian flotar leather. The handbag depicts one of the symbols of Odesa, the Vorontsovsky lighthouse, which was created by the Ukrainian artist Oksana Karpenko.
The auction also featured a "Set of Stamps" for philately connoisseurs, a set of candles of the Ukrainian brand "KO`HANNA", which retain the smell of the Black Sea familiar from childhood and the aroma of the Ukrainian steppes. Handmade jewelry from the Zarmilkas brand, which since 2008 has been creating exclusive jewelry that is recognized and wanted all over the world.
Finally, two paintings were presented to art lovers - "DREAM!" from the series "Get out of the box" by Kateryna Bilokon and the picture "Ukrainian color" by Natalia Kovalik. Both works of art were purchased by Oleksandr Sivak.
Oleksandr Sivak, Founder & CEO of Strateg, who beat the bids of other auction participants for a large part of the lots, noted that today it is important to support those who risk their lives every day for the sake of our future and help those in need in the rear.
"Helping is not a choice, it is our duty, because every hryvnia brings us closer to victory. Volunteerism is the heart of our community, beating in unison with every soldier who defends our borders and every volunteer who helps. Tonight is not just a charity event, it is a symbol of our unity and indomitability. Charity is the way to build a just and humane society, where everyone has a chance for a decent life."- Oleksandr said.
However, the second closed charity festival-auction "Volunteer Amulet" did not end there, the organizers also arranged an interesting lottery for all guests.
Among the prizes was a bottle of original Merlot wine 2022 from a lawyer by profession, a poet by profession and a winemaker by tradition Ivan Dermenzhi from the city of Bolgrad, three certificates from the partner of the event - the marketing agency of Hanna Kravtsova for an exclusive audit of social networks and exclusive consultation, a capsule coffee machine from partner - the company Boseco, a T-shirt from the Tishotka brand, a certificate for a free game of the intellectual quiz "Kwizerunki" and a certificate for a discount at Teta Tattoo Workroom.
Summarizing the end of the event, the organizers Olena Ovchinnikova and Yulia Fedorova said that fortunately, the spirit of unity and mutual support among Ukrainians does not weaken, even in the third year of a full-scale war. Therefore, they are already planning the next auction and selecting exclusive lots.
