09/15/2026
Dear Friend:
I am writing to introduce you to a project close to my heart.
Four years ago, a partnership began between my colleague Kim Dobrin, whose life's work is helping children ages 5 to 12 develop tools to cope with difficult conditions, and my own commitment to supporting Ukraine in its fight against the Russian Federation's invasion. That partnership became Freeing Freddie the Dream Weaver, a program that has already helped hundreds of Ukrainian children move from fear back to dreaming.
This January, we are bringing the program to our largest cohort yet: 5,000 children in Odesa, ages 5 to 12, taught directly in their schools how to deal with anxiety, fear, nightmares, and more.
The results are proven. A pilot in Odesa showed a 26 percent reduction in student stress scores, and the program is endorsed by Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Ukraine's Institute of Problems on Education, and the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine.
The cost is just $21.75 per child for a full academic year.
One teacher in Odesa recently wrote to us: "Today, we practically created our own book called 'Freedom from Fear.' The children put it together from sheets of paper and decorated it. In this book, they will write down techniques that help overcome fears." That is what your gift makes possible.
I am asking you for two things:
1. Please donate, in any amount, to help us reach these children.
2. Please share our campaign with your own network, and ask others to pay it forward.
You can donate and share the campaign here:
One in four Ukrainian children have mental health disorder — … Friends of Be An Angel needs your support for Help 5,000 Ukrainian Children Build Emotional Resilience