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Swim Lessons Hawai‘i, a locally owned swim school based in Hono-
deavor, as I grew up in Ukraine and have family and friends in the country who are struggling to endure dangerous living conditions during this time of crisis,” states Oleksii Savenko, co-founder and head coach of Swim Lessons Hawai‘i.
portion of the Ironman Triath- alon. The money raised from this event will provide food at shelters in subway stations, water at refugee camps in Mol- dova, generators for hospitals, and gas for people who are transporting supplies and peo- ple under heavy warfare.
lulu, recently launched Inva- sion of Peace, an initiative to increase awareness for peace in Ukraine and to aid its people and neighboring countries.
“The community’s support is momentous. Times like this show just how strong our Ha- wai‘i community is, and the ‘ohana roots that bring us to- gether in support of peace and harmony during moments of fear and uncertainty,” states Savenko.
Through community events, social media, and support of family and friends, its efforts have garnered over $30,000, which will be donated to Mai- treya Institute, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organiza- tion that provides evacuation and resettlement aid to people affected by the current warfare in Ukraine.
Invasion of Peace was cre- ated as a volunteer-led organi- zation inspired by the words of his kumu Ramsay Taum: “If there is going to be an invasion, let it be one of peace. If there is to be a target today, let it be the hearts and spirits of those inspired by fear and anger.”
This event inspired the organization’s social media challenge, which encourages athletes across the world to dedicate their miles of exercise to #milesofpeace to help raise awareness and fundraise for Invasion of Peace’s mission.
Follow (@invasionofpeace) for more info and updates.
“The Invasion of Peace ini- tiative ... is a very personal en-
On March 5, the school held its first public event, Swim For Peace, where participants com- pleted the 2.4-mile swimming
Additionally, 10% of all proceeds at Swim Lessons Ha- wai‘i are donated to the Inva- sion of Peace initiative.
To donate to the cause, visit tinyurl.com/peaceinukraine.
— Jocelyn Lansangan
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