By Carol Foster
When Flora reached out on Facebook nearly three years ago, seeking CWB sponsors, I had no idea what to expect. We had been Facebook friends for years, and I trusted her completely. I simply knew I had to do something to help her, to help these poor collies and their families. For the cost of one restaurant meal, I could provide a collie with food, treats, and medicine for an entire month. I couldn’t pass that up.
At the time, I never imagined I’d have the honor of sponsoring our famous canine hero, Helena! Those of you who know her understand just what an incredible, warrior spirit she is. You also know her remarkable parents, Iryna and Oleg. Little did I know, I’d develop such a deep, loving connection to Iryna—a woman I may never meet in person. Over the past few years, our journey has been a whirlwind of emotions—joy and heartbreak, the kind of raw, real experience that forms the foundation of true, honest friendship.
Iryna and I have been there for each other every single day, through every hour, day and night. We lift each other up, spark each other’s creativity, and provide hope when it feels like it’s running low. When you show kindness and humanity, you do it without expecting anything in return. But in this case, I’ve been blessed beyond measure. The love, joy, and hope I’ve gained from this incredible community of collie lovers is beyond words.
Love has bridged our language barrier, our geographic distance, and even the challenges brought on by war.
Beyond my bond with Iryna and Helena, my extended CWB family has been a constant source of light and optimism in these times of uncertainty.
I encourage everyone to reach out, to help, and to support CWB. It’s a chance to be part of something truly special.
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