"War changes lives forever." In the video above, you see the faces of men who survived the unthinkable: 120mm shells, brutal captivity, and the deep scars of PTSD. These heroes fought for the freedom of Ukraine and the entire world. Now, they are fighting to return to a normal life.

My name is Ruslana, and I am representing the "Returning to Yourself" Foundation. We have a clear mission: to provide a life-changing "medical bridge" for our defenders to the world-class rehabilitation centers of the Czech Republic.

A Mission with Spiritual and International Support

This initiative is part of our larger project, "Together We Are Stronger," which recently received the personal blessing of His Holiness Pope Francis. This recognition highlights the vital importance of healing both the bodies and souls of our veterans.

Our project is a professional collaboration between "Returning to Yourself" (Ukraine), Veterans Hub Odesa, and the Lázně Teplice v Čechách thermal resort in the Czech Republic.

The Goal: €12,000 (€3,000 per Veteran)

We are raising funds to send a group of 4 veterans for a specialized 14-day intensive rehabilitation. Each €3,000 is a direct investment in one human life, covering:

Advanced Medical Treatment: 25–30 procedures per week, including unique thermal mineral baths (38–42°C) at Lázně Beethoven, which are essential for treating musculoskeletal injuries.

Expert Care: Diagnostics by elite Odesa doctors and recovery sessions with international specialists.

Psychological Recovery: Individual and group therapy to treat severe PTSD and normalize sleep.

Logistics & Stay: Safe transportation from Ukraine, specialized accommodation, and full coordination.

Meet Our Heroes (Personal Stories):

To understand the impact of your support, please watch the individual journeys of resilience from our previous participants:

Sergiy Kalnev https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_iHh4YCAA5Q&t=39s — Overcoming the trauma of captivity

Ruslan Tatarov https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14BaClIKHrY&t=10s — Recovery after severe shrapnel wounds.

Oleksiy Tararaka https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5o5ea0L0dl8&t=17s — Fighting PTSD and returning to family.

Oleg Litvinenko https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Og-Jh6Kgz0&t=20s — Finding strength after the loss of a son. .

Why Your Support Matters

We have already seen the results. After just 10 days of this program, veterans report significant pain reduction and a return of mobility that seemed lost forever. Our foundation operates with total transparency: every $1 we spend on logistics translates into $79 of real medical aid.

How You Can Help:

Donate: Every Euro brings one defender closer to peace and health.

Share: Spread this story. Your share could be the one that reaches a major donor.

Visit us: Learn more at our website: https://returningtoyourself.org/uk/

Let’s help them return to themselves. Thank you for your heart and your stand for Ukraine.