Pyrohy for Peace Dinner Raises $18,000

Pyrohy for Peace Dinner Raises $18,000

Rosanne Fortier - News Correspondent

Vegreville and Area Stands With Ukraine, (VASWU) Pyrohy for Peace fundraising dinner was held at the Vegreville Social Centre on May 18.

Approximately 850 people attended the dinner which raised approximately $18,000.

This meal included take-out, pick-out, and dine-in options of cheddar or potato with cottage cheese perogies, lazy cabbage rolls, kubasa, sour cream and a dessert. It also featured a silent auction and 50/50 raffle.

VASWU Communications Chair Nicole Lakusta said proceeds are earmarked to set up families in households as they arrive. “We have four families on the way that need assistance with rent, food and expenses that we will be assisting them with.”

Volunteers cook and serve the food.

(Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

Guests enjoy the Ukrainian dinner.

(Rosanne Fortier/Photo)

Attendee Diane Lydom commented that we are so fortunate in Canada that we are free and that we are secure and safe. “For people to be in war torn countries and not know where they are going to sleep or what they are going to eat and how long this is going to last is just terrible! We have to support them and pray for them.”

Brad Tymchuk said he wanted to support this cause because they are in trouble in Ukraine. “They need support and help in Ukraine because I think it is not a very rich country and with the war, they are just going to become poorer.”