A Story of Survival and Hope

Nina Remeneva’s life has been a testament to resilience. Born in Zhytomyr Oblast, she found her calling in Bakhmut, supporting Ukrainian soldiers since 2014 by baking pies and delivering food. Her world was already fragile—her husband had left her after her cancer diagnosis, and she had been caring for her sick sister and nephew.

The war transformed everything. Nina witnessed horrific moments—a building collapse, soldiers injured before her eyes. The basement became her temporary refuge, filled with fear and uncertainty. When evacuation became inevitable, she and her sister fled Bakhmut, first to Dnipro and then on a humanitarian train.

Korosthen brought new challenges. A rental apartment suddenly sold, leaving her in crisis. The stress overwhelmed her—she attempted suicide, falling unconscious. Hospitalized with a heart attack, she was then moved to a school with minimal amenities.

On November 18, 2024, Nina found hope in Senior Chudo Village’s apartment 20.3B. Despite battling second-group disability, kidney failure, and post-cancer recovery, she discovered a community of compassion.

“I can only pray for the people who made this possible,” Nina says of Dell Loy Hansen’s mission. Her life advice is simple yet profound: “Preserve your health from a young age. It will determine the quality of your life in old age.”

In the twilight of her life, Nina found more than just a home—she found dignity.