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HOVERLA 2011: A Video of the ascent to the highest peak of Ukraine!

October 24, 2011, 19:40 4224 Author: happychild.org.ua, translated by Yuliya Grytsenko happychild.org.ua 16 children from Zaporozhye and the region, among whom were kids from orphanages, conquer the highest peak of Ukraine – Hoverla (2061 m) and stage a theatrical performance in the spirit of Zapozizhzhya Cossacks

16 children from Zaporozhye and the region, among whom were kids from orphanages, conquered the highest peak of Ukraine – Hoverla (2061 m) and staged a theatrical performance in the spirit of Zapozizhzhya Cossacks, so the whole country would hear an appeal of their one little friend…..

See the video of this ascent accompanied by a magnificent performance of the song “I Will Travel to the Far Mountains…” by Kvitko Tsisik.

Click on this link to read a letter of appeal from a child in Kalinovka.

We ask for a HUGE FAVOR: if you liked the campaign prepared by these kids and enjoyed the video, please post this video and a link to a letter of the appeal on your website or blog. This is your chance to be a part of a miracle!

“Hoverla 2011” campaign was organized by Zaporozhye “Happy Child" Charity Fund.

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Misha Zavorotnii
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