In honor of Teachers' Day, educational institutions in Odesa held the annual event «Warm Wave», uniting educators, children, and parents for charitable purposes. 

Students and teachers organized fairs where they sold handmade goods crafted with love by their families. 

The atmosphere in schools was incredibly warm and sincere. A total of 2,156,360.42 UAH was raised at the fair.

«I want to thank the educators of Odesa, the children, and every family who participated in the fairs and competitions, and of course, Natalia Kartasheva for supporting our defenders», stated Elena Buinevich, the Director of the Department of Education and Science. 

Funds were collected through «Monobank» and later transferred to the account of the Charity Fund «Southern Coast». 

«We have already received our first crucial orders - tourniquets and bandages. These items are directly related to life-saving efforts», noted Natalia Kartasheva, a representative of the fund. 

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A tourniquet is an essential tool for stopping critical bleeding in field conditions. It applies pressure to the damaged vessel, effectively halting both venous and arterial bleeding, especially after wound packing, and prevents excessive blood loss.