Vigil For Ukraine Hosted By Leesburg Mayor, Town Council Friday

LEESBURG, VA — Leesburg Mayor Kelly Burk and the town council will host a vigil for Ukraine on Friday night. The event will be held on the Town Green on West Market Street at 7 p.m.

Speakers will address the current situation in Ukraine, town officials said. There will also be a prayer, a moment of silence, and a performance of traditional Ukrainian music.

"Cruelty is a horrible thing to witness. The on-going events in Ukraine display man’s cruelty at its most deprived," Burk said. "It is so difficult not being able to directly help those in need."

Throughout northern Virginia, many residents are finding ways to help. In Herndon, a pair of Ukrainian sisters have baked traditional cookies and hosted borscht-making classes. They've donated the money they raised to the World Central Kitchen.

Read more: Ukrainian Sisters Share Food To Support Humanitarian Relief

In McLean, an art teacher has hosted painting classes to raise money for Ukraine. Pamela Saunders donated money from the classes to Sunflower of Peace, an organization providing medical and humanitarian relief to Ukrainian people.

Read more: McLean Teacher Turns To Art To Support Ukraine

"This vigil will allow our community to come together to show our support for the Ukrainian community," Burk said. "We stand with the Ukrainian people and for the Democratic nation of Ukraine."

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