“Ten of Unbreakability” Charity Run: From Recovery Back to the Finish Line

On March 22, the charity run “Ten of Unbreakability” took place in Kyiv, organized by Run Ukraine, bringing together veterans, athletes, and a community moving forward through sport.

Among the participants were Levitate users Vladyslav Blazhchuk and Vitalii Burlaka, who completed the 10 km distance using the Levitate Running Blade, designed with a fiberglass composite structure to provide stability, smooth rollover, and controlled energy return.

Vitalii finished in 1 hour and 2 minutes, his first race.
Exactly one year earlier, he stepped on a “petal” mine during a combat mission in Chasiv Yar. After a year of rehabilitation and adapting to a prosthesis, this race marked a simple but important step: being able to run again and return to everyday life.

“I am proud of myself. This race marked the beginning of a new chapter in my life. There are many more victories ahead.”

Vladyslav crossed the finish line in 1 hour and 4 minutes. Last year, he completed a full marathon (42 km) in 5 hours and 26 minutes. After losing his leg in 2023 during the Zaporizhzhia counteroffensive, he continues to move forward, setting new goals for the season ahead.

They ran the distance together with Second Wind Club, supporting the development of adaptive sports and helping veterans return to an active life.

For both of them, this was more than a race.
It was about being outside again, moving freely, and taking back a part of daily life, one step at a time.