Ukraine waterskiers

[Cooper_Trelawney]

It isn't looking good in Ukraine right now. There are several good skiers from Ukraine. Does anyone have any connections? I just read men ages 18 to 40 (I'm not 100% sure on the age) all were ordered to report for duty.

I hope this thing doesn't get any worse than it already is.

@Horton if this post doesn't belong, delete it.

My intention isn't political, simply concern for Ukrainians and their waterskiers.

[Horton]

@Cooper_Trelawney

everyone is worried about this mess.

[BG1]

Age 18-60 males is what I just heard on the news.

[dvskier]

It’s really a terrible situation. God Bless the Ukrainian people.

[klindy]

Danylo Flichenko is Ukrainian and ULM alumni. He can be found on Instagram and is asking for support.

[Stevie Boy]

The World Holds, It,s Breath, Very Worrying Indeed, I prey for them.

[Luzz]

Danylo and other skiers are promoting this link

to help out. EUR, USD, and BTC accepted.

[jjackkrash]

I wish I could send javelins and air support through that link but I guess BTC will have to do. I have also called and written my congressman and senator urging them to support whatever economic and military assistance Ukraine needs to defend itself.

[lpskier]

 

[Luzz]

I just had a quick text exchange with Danylo. Some quotes with his consent:

what I’ve been doing is people send it directly to me through PayPal, Zelle, etc and I’ve been distributing it here, I volunteer all day long with my brother here in my city, we buy many different things for people in need, our territorial defense organizations, army, etc…

They post long lists of different stuff here that they need and we buy it and deliver it

We for sure know that the people get it

This followed up a conversation where I asked him about how I could help get food in the area. He said that the humanitarian efforts are obviously admirable but he didn't know which ones he could say for certain are producing the most immediate result.

You can send some money to his PayPal by clicking here

[Horton]

https://www.instagram.com/p/Caj2DkrrbDF/?utm_medium=copy_link

[ALPJr]

Glory to Ukraine

https://www.stokesskis.com/danylo-filchenko/

[Than_Bogan]

Oh dang Minsk isn't even in Russia, but I guess Belarus has been the only country kinda supporting this obscene invasion, so I can understand the cancelation.

[Clydesdale]

@Luzz just sent PayPal. Great way to get cash directly applied to urgent needs. You OK if we repost to personal social?

[Luzz]

@Clydesdale definitely! I did the same after my post yesterday and a bunch of ski and non-ski friends donated straight to Danylo. Spread the word.

[jjackkrash]

@Luzz, thank you for posting the link.

[MattP]

We were all sad to hear that the Worlds were canceled, but we all can agree it was the right decision. I was to serve as team manager for this year.

2020 Worlds were supposed to take place in Ukraine and were cancelled due to covid. They re-awarded 2024 to Ukraine, but we can all assume that event may be moved as well depending on how things transpire in the region. They are looking for alternative sites for University Worlds for this year if any one is interested in hosting shoot me a message and I can get you in contact with the right folks.

 

Praying for everyone in Ukraine.

[MattP]

TWBC Online – with Danylo Filchenko

Containing some explicit language this is Danylo Filchenko’s account of the Russian incursion into his native Ukraine from within his home city of Dnipro. This World Overall Championship bronze medalist is also not shy about offering his opinion on the aggressors in this invasion and those who implicitly or explicitly support them.

Donations to help him and his friends through this ordeal in Ukraine are currently being taken via this PayPal Link.

https://www.waterskibroadcasting.com/podcast/online-with-danylo-filchenko/

[ALPJr]

Thanks for forwarding this @MattP . Donation sent ??

[Skoot1123]

Might also want to check with the company you work for (if applicable) - as mine just did a 2:1 donation ratio. Let’s help all of these folks who need our love, prayers, and support!

[Horton]

 

https://open.spotify.com/embed/episode/5uzzuToU5nUyGOY2GUY59n?utm_source=generator&t=0

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There's also a link to the PayPal account that's accepting donations to help him and his friends during this situation

[gsm_peter]

@Than_Bogan

Belarus has sent military troups and material into Ukraina since a few days. They claim they do not take active part in the invasion....

 

Putin started the invasion 2014 of some parts of Ukraina.

[jjackkrash]

@luzz, any updates or text messages you can share?

[Luzz]

@jjackkrash I haven't spoken to Danylo in a few days. As most, I follow the news closely. Maybe too closely, but it is hard not to. Last I saw from Danylo yesterday was that he was looking for helmets and body armor.

[Cooper_Trelawney]

@Luzz I saw that request too and I find it to be very telling for how bad things have become. It's troubling to say the least. Yet Danylo's bravery and love for his country are remarkable. He's one of the best overall skiers in the world, and he's in the sh&t instead of on a private lake in Florida, it's crazy. He and many Ukrainians are sacrificing so much for their country. I'm sure it's difficult for the Russian waterskiers to deal with too but in a different way. Anyone hear anything from Igor Morozov or other Russian skiers on their take? Getting info from the straight sources is better than what the US media provides.

[DavidN]

Update with Danylo:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6zef0ZtJ2yr9Vqb15I0B7Z

[ScarletArrow]

There is a documentary on Netflix called “Winter on Fire” that gives an overview of the events leading up to Putin’s War.

[JayG80]

Danylo just placed 3rd in tricks in the Bota tournament behind Joel Poland and Pato Font.