Mariposa n. 14

Mariposa n. 14

The region of Lviv, Ukraine, welcomed WPHD supporters to its streets in May for a special walk through the city entitled “Hodoton”, organised by the PH charity foundation “Sister Dalila”. Lviv was brought to life as participants passed by major points of interest including the city monuments and the Opera House. Among those joining the march were para-athletes, school children, disability sports groups, representatives from the Lviv City Council and Social Services, the Union “Samopomich” and volunteers from two local businesses – the entertainment complex “Children’s Planet” and a business club called “Tickets for Success”. As the locals cheered the WPHD ambassadors through the streets, journalists captured the action on film, for TV channels TRK-Lviv, Zik and 24. Upon returning to the starting point, balloons were released into the air – symbolizing the efforts to “blow away” the impact of PH through the work of patient groups, government and physicians. A special activity also took place where people with PH were asked to identify their “Breath of Success” moment to celebrate their personal successes. The day’s events ended with an inspiring and heartwarming visit to St Ann’s Church to speak with Sister Dalila, after which live music brought the occasion to a rousing close. As part of WPHD celebrations the Lviv football club “Karpaty” went to the football field wearing WPHD T-shirts. There was also a WPHD banner.