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We provide state of the art prosthetics with personalized training and support in the US and follow-up care in Ukraine.

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Dr. Yakov Gradinar receives an award from the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Dr. Yakov Gradinar receives an award from the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Dr. Yakov Gradinar receives an award from the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

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We provide care for Ukrainians who have lost limbs and need prosthetics: from submitting an application through full rehabilitation.

The goal of our work is to help ukrainian children, civilians and soldiers who have lost limbs as a result of the war receive high quality prosthetics in the US free of charge.

Our goal is to help people who have lost limbs to restore their quality of life

We provide mental health and emotional support during recovery.

We bring people together to help support victims of war.

We provide state of the art prosthetics with personalized training and support in the US and follow-up care in Ukraine.

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veterans

May 2022 – September 2023

Over the past two years, we have been dedicated to restoring hope and mobility to Ukrainians affected by the war. Through our prosthetics assistance programs, we've empowered countless individuals to reclaim their independence and rebuild their lives. Join us in reflecting on our journey and see the impact we've made together.

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Hand or Arm
$16K
Above the knee
$9k-22K
Below Knee
$6K

Miscellaneous

Liners&Socks
$1K
Components
$500
Sport foot
$1,5K
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protezAcademy

Protez Academy is an educational project by the Protez Foundation in collaboration with Century College and contributions from specialists from University of Minnesota and Concordia University

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30 years old, sergeant.

Vadym has dedicated 10 years to the Ukrainian Army.

Defending Ukraine, he lost two legs with high amputations. Vadym is motivated and does not give up, he inspires everyone with his example. Vadym is currently in the USA undergoing prosthetics fitting and rehabilitation. Only with your help we are able to fit Vadym with modern bionic prosthetics and return him to a full life. Together we are united and strong. Thank you for sharing this post and for your donations

Vadym Fedorov
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12 December 2024 Prosthetic and Rehabilitation Center based on the Ministry of Internal Affairs: an important initiative for military personnel

12 December 2024

Prosthetic and Rehabilitation Center based on the Ministry of Internal Affairs: an important initiative for military personnel

On December 12, a meeting was held at the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine with the Minister of Internal Affairs Ihor Klymenko, the General Director of the Protez Foundation Yurii Aroshidze, and the President of Direct Relief Thomas Tighe. The meeting was also attended by Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs of Ukraine Kateryna Pavlichenko. The main topic of negotiations was the creation of a prosthetic and rehabilitation center based on one of the medical institutions of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

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Yury Aroshidze

CEO “Protez Foundation”

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Yakov Gradinar

Co-Founder, Certified Prosthetist and Orthotist & Chief Medical Officer

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Valentyna Pavsyukova

Strategic Advisor

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Andrey Madan

Executive Program Director

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Ivanna Gradinar

Financial Director

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Mykola Sarazhynskyy

Director of Community Events

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Toly Dzyuba

Director of Events and Property Management

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Ruslan Sychov

Digital/IT Advisor

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Zhanna Dzyuba

Director of Events and Property Management

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Nelia Serianikova

Food Services Manager

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Pavlo Kurynytskyi

Church Relations Manager

USA, Oakdale, 3510 Hopkins Pl

USA

Oakdale

3510 Hopkins Pl

Ukraine, Svalyava, 3510 Hopkins Pl

Ukraine

Svalyava

3510 Hopkins Pl

Ukraine, Kyiv,

Ukraine

Kyiv

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