Appeal of the UNA Executive Committee on aid to Krasnodon miners' families (03/26/00)

Appeal of the UNA Executive Committee on aid to Krasnodon miners' families

The March 11 coal mine disaster near the city of Krasnodon in the Luhansk region, in which 81 miners lost their lives, became the latest tragedy to strike the Ukrainian people.

News about this disaster has shaken the entire world. The UNA membership received the sad news also with great sorrow and is extending sincere condolences to the families of the victims of this catastrophe.

The unexpected death of a husband, father or son creates a tragic situation in any family. But, under the present economic circumstances in Ukraine, the death of the breadwinner undermines a family's means of survival.

During more than a century of the UNA's existence, our membership has always responded generously to every need of our brothers and sisters in Ukraine in times of their great sorrow. Now is the time to once again help those who are suffering. By making generous donations we will demonstrate to the bereaved that, even if we cannot reverse their tragic loss, we wish to make it easier for the affected families to bear their tragedy.

Checks should be payable to Ukrainian National Foundation Inc. (with the notation "Aid to Ukrainian Miners Fund") and mailed to: Ukrainian National Association Inc., 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280, Parsippany, NJ 07054.

Your donations are tax-deductible under IRS Code 501(c)(3).

Ulana M. Diachuk, President

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