ALEXEY VASILYEV: AN UNBREAKABLE ATHLETE WHO INSPIRES THE WORLD
The Road to Recovery: Step by Step Alexei’s story is a perfect example of how targeted support and a professional approach can work wonders.
- Vocational rehabilitation in Europe: Thanks to financial support from Santuário de Fátima, Oleksii underwent an intensive rehabilitation programme at a leading rehabilitation centre in the Czech Republic. This enabled him to regain his basic physical functions and regain confidence in his own abilities.
- Adaptive sport: We supported Oleksii’s desire to take up sport. Training became part of his therapy, transforming physical recovery into a psychological victory.
- Invictus Games: A Triumph of the Spirit: He represented Ukraine on the international stage, showing the world that Ukrainian veterans are not victims of war, but victors, full of strength and dignity.
The Voice of the Unbroken: Social Impact Alexei isn’t just recovering himself; he’s helping others to recover too. His heartfelt and emotional story on TikTok went viral, garnering over 8,600 views and hundreds of supportive comments. This proves that our work has a profound social impact, inspiring veterans and their families not to give up.
“Sport has restored my self-belief. I want to show every fellow soldier that life doesn’t end after an injury. It changes, but it can still be full of new victories. Thank you to the foundation for believing in me and giving me this chance.” — Oleksii Vasyliev
