Inclusive Spartan Para Race: half a million hryvnias raised to buy drones for the Armed Forces of Ukraine
Kyiv • UNN
The Spartan Para Race, a charity obstacle course race, was held in Kyiv region with over 800 participants. The event helped raise UAH 500,000 for drones for the Armed Forces of Ukraine and brought together veterans, people with disabilities and athletes.
Recently, a charity inclusive race with obstacles Spartan Para Race took place in Kyiv region, UNN reports .
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The event, organized as part of Spartan Kyiv 2024, became part of the MHP near military and Veterans Support Program. The main goal of the race is to draw attention to the development of adaptive sports for the recovery of people with disabilities and raise funds to support the military.
The event was attended by more than 800 participants, including veterans, people with disabilities, professional athletes and amateurs. Thanks to the charity initiative, it was possible to raise half a million hryvnias for the purchase of drones for the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Sports are one of the ways to restore our veterans and people with disabilities. And inclusive competitions like the Spartan PARA RACE clearly demonstrate how the power of a community of those with similar experiences motivates and is able to change lives. Our Center for interaction with military personnel and veterans within the framework of the MHP near program supports the development of adaptive sports in different cities and villages of the country. After all, our common goal is to create conditions and opportunities so that everyone can regain self – confidence, find the support of like-minded people and be inspired to new achievements
Spartan Race races are known for their accessibility to participants with different levels of physical fitness.
"This is the third event in 2024, and it is a charity event. We are glad that more than 30 adaptive athletes have joined the competition this time. Today we are creating a community where everyone can feel supported and show their best qualities," says Alexey Vovk, organizer of Spartan Race Ukraine.
A distance of 6.5 km with obstacles required endurance, strength and determination. Despite the rain and snow, the participants overcame the route at the finish line, they were waiting for warm hugs, awards and a delicious snack from the event partners.
"We came together with our brothers to show that obstacles are not a problem. This race is our way to convey to society that we are strong, and at the same time Share our experience in dealing with the challenges of life," says veteran Pavel.
The organizers say that such initiatives prove that sports can not only unite, but also be an effective tool for supporting those who defend our country or have returned from the front.
Help
MHP near is a program of individual support and comprehensive support for military personnel, veterans and their families. It is aimed at employees and residents of communities where MHP enterprises are present. The program supports military personnel, veterans and their families during service and after returning from the war: humanitarian assistance to military units; medical examination, treatment and rehabilitation; legal and psychological support; social reintegration; professional adaptation and inclusive sports events.
In May 2023, the company launched the MHP near program to support military personnel, veterans and their families. And already in the fall of 2023, within the framework of this program, The Center for interaction with military and veterans was launched, whose coordinators and experts directly communicate with defenders and their family members and provide individual support and all the necessary support.
