Zingas/Kolesnik Fan Thread - They Have “It”

[tangerine dream]

New GoFundMe (created one day ago):

Support Vadym’s Olympic Dream​

Donate to Support Vadym’s Olympic Dream, organized by Vadym Kolesnik

Hello all, My name is Vadym Kolesnik, and I am a Ukrainian-born figure skater pro… Vadym Kolesnik needs your support for Support Vadym’s Olympic Dream

www.gofundme.com

Excerpts from Vadym's heartfelt message:

My name is Vadym Kolesnik, and I am a Ukrainian-born figure skater proudly representing Team USA in ice dance at the 2026 Winter Olympics. .... Growing up in Ukraine shaped who I am, both as an athlete and as a person. In recent years, my journey has carried extra weight as my homeland continues to face unimaginable hardship. While I train and compete internationally, my family remains in Ukraine, and being separated from them during such a pivotal moment in my career has been incredibly difficult.​

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As I prepare for the Olympics, I am facing significant financial challenges. Elite-level training requires extensive resources, including coaching fees, ice time, choreography, travel, and competition expenses. In addition, my greatest personal hope is to be able to bring my family from Ukraine to safely attend the Olympic Games—to finally have them in the stands after years apart, witnessing the dream we’ve all sacrificed for together.​

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Your support will go directly toward:​

• Coaching and training expenses as I prepare for the 2026 Winter Olympics​

• Travel and logistics related to elite international competition​

• Helping my family travel safely from Ukraine to be with me at the Games​

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Every contribution, no matter the size, helps relieve the financial burden and allows me to focus fully on training, competing, and honoring both the country that raised me and the country I now represent. Thank you for believing in my journey, for supporting Olympic dreams, and for helping turn this once-in-a-lifetime moment into something I can share with my family. Your generosity means more than words can express​

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With great thanks,​

Vadym​

Thanks for sharing. Posters seemed so shocked that they were going to 4CCs. Well, he is struggling financially and the prize money for first place is $30,000.

 

[Flip Jump]

My mom and I gave him a congratulations on becoming a US citizen card at nationals. We enclosed $50 cash as we know he needs it. We will now be making a larger donation.

 

[PRlady]

Donated, thanks for letting us know.

 

[rachakin]

Thanks for sharing. Posters seemed so shocked that they were going to 4CCs. Well, he is struggling financially and the prize money for first place is $30,000.

Just donated!!!!!

 

[kwanette]

New GoFundMe (created one day ago):

Support Vadym’s Olympic Dream​

Donate to Support Vadym’s Olympic Dream, organized by Vadym Kolesnik

Hello all, My name is Vadym Kolesnik, and I am a Ukrainian-born figure skater pro… Vadym Kolesnik needs your support for Support Vadym’s Olympic Dream

www.gofundme.com

Excerpts from Vadym's heartfelt message:

My name is Vadym Kolesnik, and I am a Ukrainian-born figure skater proudly representing Team USA in ice dance at the 2026 Winter Olympics. .... Growing up in Ukraine shaped who I am, both as an athlete and as a person. In recent years, my journey has carried extra weight as my homeland continues to face unimaginable hardship. While I train and compete internationally, my family remains in Ukraine, and being separated from them during such a pivotal moment in my career has been incredibly difficult.​

​

As I prepare for the Olympics, I am facing significant financial challenges. Elite-level training requires extensive resources, including coaching fees, ice time, choreography, travel, and competition expenses. In addition, my greatest personal hope is to be able to bring my family from Ukraine to safely attend the Olympic Games—to finally have them in the stands after years apart, witnessing the dream we’ve all sacrificed for together.​

​

Your support will go directly toward:​

• Coaching and training expenses as I prepare for the 2026 Winter Olympics​

• Travel and logistics related to elite international competition​

• Helping my family travel safely from Ukraine to be with me at the Games​

​

Every contribution, no matter the size, helps relieve the financial burden and allows me to focus fully on training, competing, and honoring both the country that raised me and the country I now represent. Thank you for believing in my journey, for supporting Olympic dreams, and for helping turn this once-in-a-lifetime moment into something I can share with my family. Your generosity means more than words can express​

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With great thanks,​

Vadym​

TY for posting this..I gave to the "old" one after Vadym got citizenship..I will make another donation.

 

[tangerine dream]

It would be nice if USFS or another reporter did an article on this. I think a lot of people would be moved to give a few dollars after learning that his greatest hope is to bring his family from Ukraine to Milan to live their dream of the Olympics together.

ETA: Now that I think about it, you'd think NBC could fund his family's travel if only so they can make endless segments about them.

 

[Sylvia]

In case this WOOD TV8 article/video report by Lainey Gerber was not posted before Nationals (Jan. 7; updated Jan. 9, 2026): https://www.woodtv.com/sports/italy...as-and-kolesnik-find-strength-in-partnership/

Emilea's highlights from Nationals, part 1:

Emilea Zingas on Instagram: "We’re going to Milan!! A life long dream realized. I am so grateful to be representing the United States of America at the 2026 Olympic Games. I’ve had this dream since I can remember and I am overwhelmed with joy and g

2,347 likes, 244 comments - emileazingas on January 12, 2026: "We’re going to Milan!! A life long dream realized. I am so grateful to be representing the United States of America at the 2026 Olympic Games. I’ve had this dream since I can remember and I am overwhelmed with joy and gratitude...

www.instagram.com

Part 2: https://www.instagram.com/p/DTd9V2ADw0k/

Vadym's highlights, part 1:

vadym____kolesnik on Instagram: "Some of the best memories of my life happened last week at US Nationals 2026. A huge thank you and congratulations to our coaching team and everyone who supported us on this journey to Milan. We did it, guys. We made

1,443 likes, 43 comments - vadym____kolesnik on January 12, 2026: "Some of the best memories of my life happened last week at US Nationals 2026. A huge thank you and congratulations to our coaching team and everyone who supported us on this journey to Milan. We did it, guys. We made dreams come...

www.instagram.com

Part 2: https://www.instagram.com/p/DTb-q9LDk-i/