ORLANDO, Fla. — Central Florida continues to show support for the people of Ukraine.

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Organizers of a local Ukrainian festival said they will be rallying Sunday at Lake Eola in Orlando and in Daytona Beach.

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Organizers said hundreds of supporters have come out to relay their message to the United States government.

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They are urging the government to help Ukraine with military supplies to help stop Russia.

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This is personal for the main organizer, Vaysil Boichook, who said he has family in Ukraine, including his son who is there right now and can’t get out.

“He can’t leave country right now because any many between 18-60 can’t cross the border,” Boichook said.

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The planned rally Lake Eola on Sunday starts at 2 p.m.

Their Daytona Beach gathering to support Ukraine is planned for 5 p.m.

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