Malanka 2026: When Hearts Beat as One. Thank You for Being with Us! ✨🇺🇦

There are evenings that remain in our memories forever—not because of the venue or the program, but because of the people who fill them with meaning. Our Malanka 2026 was exactly that: a moment of unity, unbreakable strength, and pure, shared joy.

Today, we want to say "thank you." This simple phrase feels too small to hold the immense gratitude felt by the UCSS Ottawa team.

To our patrons and partners: You are the ones who stepped up when it mattered most. Your financial support, your generous raffle prizes, and your professional dedication were the foundation upon which we built this celebration. You believe in us, and because of you, we believe that nothing is impossible for our community.

To our guests: To every person who walked through our doors. To those who wore their finest Vyshyvankas and those who came simply to be among their own. Thank you to those who danced until the very last chord, filling the room with incredible energy, and to those who quietly watched the festivities with a warm smile. Your eyes, your hugs, and your emotions are the true soul of our Malanka.

To those who were with us in spirit: We know many of you couldn't attend in person, but we read your messages, saw your donations, and felt your warmth even across thousands of miles. You were present in every breath of that hall.

A special place in our hearts was held by the charitable mission of the evening. We believe that the strength of a community is measured not only by its ability to celebrate but by its capacity to share the heaviest of burdens. Supporting mothers who have lost their children is our collective sacred duty. It is an act of the highest humanity, a quiet prayer in motion, and proof that no mother should ever have to face such profound grief alone. Your contributions became a beacon of light in the darkness, offering comfort and hope to those who have given everything.

Your support is truly priceless. In these challenging times, we have proven once again: when we stand together, we are more than just a community—we are an unbreakable family, where every pain is shared and every helping hand is vital. You are our inspiration. You are our strength.

Thank you for sharing this magical time with us!

With boundless respect and love,

Your UCSS Ottawa Team