After rockets landed in the Lyapin family’s home town of Kramatorsk and damaged their only car, they immediately fled, heading west. Upon their arrival in Dnipro, JRNU staff repaired the front and rear windows of the car, and sent the Lyapins on their way. Between the lack of side windows, fuel issues, and severe cold, the Lyapins needed to make frequent stops.
During a stop in Kropyvntsky, Natalya, 68 years old, broke her hip while trying to get out of the car. The family was forced to remain in Kropyvntsky while she underwent surgery and rehabilitation. During medical testing, they discovered that Natalya has cancer and may need additional treatment right away. Sadly, Natalya’s daughter, Svetlana, underwent cancer treatment just two years earlier.
The Lyapin family was embraced by the Jewish community of Kropyvntsky. JRNU is taking care of their daily needs: their rent is being paid, a monthly voucher for food and other items is provided, and medication will be supplied as needed. Additionally, arrangements were made for Svetlana’s seven-year-old daughter Tina to attend a Jewish camp with other children.
JRNU continues to give essential aid and support to the Lyapin family during these difficult times.
