10/06/2026
Thank You to Jakob Kepka and his Supporters!
46 days. Thousands of kilometers. Countless people, stories, and moments we will never forget. The HopeRaising Expedition II has come to an end.
What began as a ride across Ukraine became something much bigger. Every kilometer carried a message of resilience. Every city brought new faces. Every handshake, conversation, hug, and word of encouragement reminded us why this journey mattered.
Jakob rode through a country at war, but what this expedition showed again and again was not destruction— it was strength, courage, community, and an extraordinary will to keep moving forward.
To everyone who welcomed us, rode alongside us, opened their doors, shared their stories, helped organize the route, kept the team safe, donated, followed the journey, shared our posts, or simply sent a message of support: THANK YOU!
And to Jakob — thank you for every kilometer, every difficult day, and every moment you chose to keep going. You carried the message of HopeRaising across Ukraine in a way we will never forget. The ride may be over, but everything it stood for continues.
Thank you for being part of this journey. Thank you for believing in Ukraine. And thank you for helping us prove that hope keeps moving forward.
It’s not too late to support Jakob’s efforts.
He is partnered with BCU Foundation of BCU Financial Canada: https://bcufoundation.com/hope-raising-expedition-ii/
BCU Foundation donation page (Canadian tax receipt available)
https://bcufoundation.com/hope-raising-expedition/
