Travel Timeline To-And-From Ukraine
There will be an organized travel itinerary we have for our Veterans from Ukraine coming to the Tournament, which will be along the following lines. Other Ukrainian Golfers who come can also join this package where we will organize all travel for them - additional cost included
Evening of 7 January:
8 January:
9 January:
10 January:
11 January:
12 January:
13 January:
14 January:
15 January:
Depart Kyiv
Arrive in Poland for Flight to Miami
Day off, and a chance to explore the course if wanted
Golf Tournament
Guided Tour of Miami and a Visit to U.S. Southern Command
Optional Guided Shopping Tour of Miami and Individual Sightseeing
Free day in Miami
Fly back to Poland
Take Train back into Ukraine
Help Viacheslav 'Shchastia' Ptychkin Return to the U.S. for Training & Rehabilitation
Meet Viacheslav ‘Shchastia’ Ptychkin
📍 Veteran, tactical medicine instructor in public organizations
📍 Joined Azov Brigade as a combat medic
📍 Fought in the Serebryansky Forest, near Kreminna (Luhansk region), participated in defensive operations.
📍 Wounded on October 31, 2023 (mine-explosive injury caused by an unknown UAV-dropped explosive device)
📍 First trip to the U.S. in 2023 changed his life—now he’s ready for more
📍 Years of service: from May 2023 to present. Currently engaged in medical discharge proceedings
My Story
On March 22, 2022, I attended a protest in the city of Kherson and was detained by FSB officers. I endured 2 days of interrogation in a local torture facility and 30 days in a pre-trial detention center (SIZO). I was released on April 22, 2022. The conditions of my detention were extremely harsh: no food for up to 3 days, no drinking water, no access to hygiene products, and no communication with the outside world. No one knew where I was or that I had even been detained. The interrogations were quite brutal, involving psychological and physical pressure through various methods. Not everyone in our SIZO survived the abuse. I want to emphasize that I was only 17 years old during these events.
📢 "My first trip to America was life-changing. It felt like stepping into the movies I watched as a child. Meeting American veterans, feeling the respect of people on the streets, and realizing I could do more—it changed my perspective."
🇺🇸 What shocked me the most?
"The incredible cultural diversity and how people of all backgrounds showed gratitude for our service."
⚡ How my life changed after the trip:
✔ Got a sports prosthetic, making me more active
✔ Found a job in civilian life, helping train others in first aid
✔ Completed a 5K marathon with my prosthetic leg
🏌️ Why Golf & Training Matter:
"Sports rehabilitation is essential for veterans. It shows us that we are capable of more than we ever imagined. This training helps us recover physically and mentally."
📌 What’s next for ‘Shchastia’?
✅ Golf training – Physical and mental rehabilitation through sports
✅ English language course – Improve communication with U.S. veterans
✅ Mental health support – Learn resilience strategies from American professionals
✅ Veteran networking – Exchange experiences with U.S. combat veterans
🎯 Goal: $5,000 to cover
Flight & accommodation
Training sessions & equipment
Language course & mental health support
💰 Every dollar helps! Here’s how your support will be used:
✈️ $1,500 – Flights & travel expenses
🏨 $1,200 – Accommodation & meals
🏌️ $1,000 – Golf training & tournament fees
🎓 $800 – English & mental health training
🎒 $500 – Additional costs (transport, gear, insurance)
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