Sunflower Freedom Run for Ukraine 5K Virtual Run/Walk Challenge

Sunflower Freedom Run for Ukraine 5K Virtual Run/Walk Challenge

Ukraine has been fighting for its freedom and democracy more than a year. During this hard battle there is a constant need of medical and lifesaving aid. Sunflower Freedom Run for Ukraine event aims to provide much-needed medical and lifesaving support. 

August 24th is Ukraine Independence Day and start of our virtual challenge. From August 24 till September 23 keep moving for Ukraine!

1. You may choose from

• 5K Virtual Run/Walk with medal, shipping to USA, Canada and Ukraine
• 5K Virtual Run/Walk no medal, more goes to help Ukraine

🥇Medals are made in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine. Despite often heavy missile attacks craftsmen keep resisting and carry on with work. Beside being beautiful medals are true sign of bravery.

International participation is encouraged! Because this race is virtual, you can run, walk or stroll anywhere in the world with friends, family or solo.

2. Optionally you may choose to donate additional amount that will go towards our goal purchasing 500 tourniquets for Ukraine. You may also choose to become a fundraiser yourself and help us reach our goal faster.

3. Starting Thursday, August 24th, log your miles as you move.

6993 km is the length of Ukrainian border. Let's run this distance together. For every logged mile there will be additional donation of $0.50, cap is $3500. Every donation goes towards providing much needed medical and lifesaving aid.

4. Post on social media with the hashtag #sunflowerfreedomrun wearing 💙💛 blue and yellow and tag @uds_seattle.

Charity: 100% donations will benefit Ukraine Defense Support - a registered non-profit organization dedicated to providing critical aid to Ukraine, started by U.S. vet Carl Larson. You can find monthly reports and more details at www.ukrainedefensesupport.org, where there’s also an option to sign up for updates via the newsletter.