Philly supports Ukraine's Olympians (05/12/96)

Philly supports Ukraine's Olympians

PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Regional Olympic Committee on Sunday, March 24, hosted a fund-raising event for Ukrainian athletes who will be competing in the Summer Olympic Games in Atlanta.

Held at the Ukrainian Sports Center (Tryzubivka) in Horsham, Pa., the program was opened by Committee Chairman Ihor Chyzowych and featured videotapes highlighting competitions in which Ukrainian athletes have participated in the last two years. Mr. Chyzowych also gave the latest updates on competition results of Ukrainian athletes appearing in various international qualification tournaments and championships.

Ivan Skira, secretary and treasurer of the Olympic Committee, presented a financial report on the funds raised and disbursed from the time the committee was formed in the fall of 1993 to the present. Guests enjoyed a buffet luncheon, prepared by a group of ladies headed by Vera Andryczyk, the committee's social coordinator.

With generous contributions from various organizations and individuals, more than $8,000 was raised during the event. Some of the larger contributions came from the Ukrainian National Association's Philadelphia District ($5,000), the United Ukrainian American Relief Committee ($1,000) and the Providence Association of Ukrainian Catholics ($500).

To date, the Philadelphia Regional Olympic Committee has collected over $50,000 for the support of Ukrainian Olympic athletes. Donations may be sent to the Regional Ukrainian Olympic Committee of Philadelphia in care of Tryzub , P.O. Box 346, Lower State and County Line Roads, Horsham, PA 19044. The committee plans to publish a list of all contributors after the Olympic Games in Atlanta.

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