The first in a series of billboards across America for the Spirit of Liberty Foundation's National "Drive for Ukraine" Freedom Tour featuring a dramatic portrait of Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will be unveiled during a Ceremony in downtown San Diego on Thursday, July 14th.

San Diego, CA - July 12, 2022 – The first in a series of billboards across America for the Spirit of Liberty Foundation's National "Drive for Ukraine" Freedom Tour featuring a dramatic portrait of Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and an announcement of the Tour will be unveiled in a Ceremony on Thursday, July 14th at 10:30am in front of the Billboard on North bound Harbor Drive (just north of Sigsbee Street), in downtown San Diego.

The painting of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was commissioned by the Spirit of Liberty Foundation and the San Diego Air & Space Museum and painted by talented Jeremy Salazar, a Native American artist. The billboard will be in over 15 cities across America to support the "Drive for Ukraine" Freedom Tour which will commence the first week in August, leaving from the San Diego Air & Space Museum located in historical Balboa Park. The date to be announced shortly.

The 3-week Tour will drive across America traveling through 16 states and Washington DC with stops and Ceremonies at 12 State Capitals and importantly, at cities with major Ukrainian populations including Chicago, Detroit, Indianapolis, Cleveland, Philadelphia and New York, culminating with major Ceremonies in Washington DC and New York City.The goal of the "Drive for Ukraine" Freedom Tour is to create continued awareness and support for Ukraine and the Ukrainian people with a goal of raising $5 million paid directly to the four leading major Ukrainian relief non-profit organizations supporting Ukraine humanitarian efforts.

The participating charities and leaders in supporting the Ukraine humanitarian efforts are:
The UN Refugee Agency, International Medical Corps, Direct Relief and Global Empowerment Mission... all with the blessing of the Archbishop and Consistory President Antony Scharbaof of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA

In attendance during the unveiling will be the leadership of The House of Ukraine, Vice President Nadia Haywas; Father Yurii Sas from Saint John the Baptizer Ukrainian Church. Also attending will be Jim Kidrick, President and CEO of the San Diego Air & Space Museum; Richard Rovsek Chairman of the Spirit of Liberty Foundation, Steven Barber, Drive for Ukraine Executive Director, as well as members of the Patriotic Patriot Guard Riders and importantly, members and supporters of the Ukrainian community and Ukrainian Refugees who recently arrived in San Diego.

About the Spirit of Liberty Foundation
The Spirit of Liberty Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Rancho Santa Fe, California. It was originally formed to raise funds and assist in the restoration and maintenance of the Statue of Liberty
as well as Ellis Island. After the restoration was completed, and as a result of 9/11, the Foundation's mission was changed to enhance the meaning and importance of liberty.

About the House of Ukraine
The House of Ukraine is a cultural museum in Balboa Park, San Diego providing information to the public about the country of Ukraine. Our purpose is to promote and cultivate the art, history, customs, language, and traditions of Ukraine. We sponsor educational presentations, demonstrations, and events devoted to
Ukrainian culture as well as organize various cultural and fundraising events. In the museum, you can find displays of cultural artifacts, books, pictures, maps, and ethnic costumes.
The San Diego Air & Space Museum is California’s official air and space museum and education center. The Museum is an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, and it was the first aero-themed Museum to be accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. The Museum is home to the prestigious International Air & Space Hall of Fame. The Museum is located at 2001 Pan American Plaza, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA 92101. The Museum and gift store are open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with admissions until 4:30 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
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