On August 19 a Russian hypersonic missile hit an apartment building in the middle of Chernihiv, Ukraine. 115 people were injured and seven killed. With hypersonic missiles there is no time for alarm sirens because of their speed and short distance from launch. Among those who died was a little girl Sofiyka. Dr. Vasyl Pasichnyk and the "Revival" Centre for the Rehabilitation of Disabled Children is only 500 meters from where this sudden horror occurred. With LifeNets support, Dr. Pasichnyk took on the task of helping the victims in this tragedy. He writes this letter:
September 6, 2023
Dear Victor and Beverly,
We sincerely thank you for not turning away from the troubles that have befallen the children of Chernihiv.
The injured children received mine-explosive injuries: shrapnel wounds, lacerations, some - injuries to the limbs, upper and lower, there are certain injuries to the torso, concussions, brain contusion, closed craniocerebral injury, etc. Unfortunately, one child died in hospital without regaining consciousness.
Your funds for the provision of assistance to children who suffered as a result of rocket fire, immediately after the said tragedy, were used as intended - assistance was provided to 14 children (the youngest boy is 10 months old, the oldest children are 13 years old). Unfortunately, some of them are still in the hospital and need repeated surgical intervention. In addition, all children, including their parents, are in a difficult psychological state with panic attacks and fear.
The family of the dead six-year-old girl Sofiyka, who was the only and long-awaited daughter of her parents, was allocated finances by LifeNets.
Today, when the world community celebrates the International Day of Charity, we sincerely THANK you, our friends, for your help in a difficult moment, the mercy shown and sensitive attitude towards small Ukrainians - you have a big heart full of love for people and Ukraine! Thanks to such caring people like you, good deeds are done and help is provided to those who really need it. May kindness and generosity always return to you a hundredfold!
With respect and gratitude,
Vasyl, Natalia and everyone at the "Revival" Center
We also received this note from Sofiyka's mother:
Dear Victor and Beverly,
Allow me to turn to you with words of gratitude for your support and sincerity for the material help you have given us. We are happy that in such difficult times you have gone beyond your borders to give such help to our country. My heart is bursting with pain after the aggressor country killed my only child. I am so thankful for what you have done to help people.
My name is Olga and I'm 36 years old. My husband is serving in the army on the front lines in the war. May God protect you.
We have continued to provide support for the vulnerable, such as the elderly and children in the war zones. You can read our updated stories on the LifeNets War Blog.
November 2, 2023
From Dr. P and his wife:
Dear Victor and Beverly,
We sincerely thank you for hiding from the troubles that have befallen the children of Chernihiv.
The injured children received mine-explosive injuries: shrapnel wounds, lacerations, some - injuries to the limbs, upper and lower, there are certain injuries to the torso, concussions, brain contusion, closed craniocerebral injury, etc. Unfortunately, one child suffered died in hospital without regaining consciousness.
Your funds for the provision of assistance to children who suffered as a result of rocket fire, immediately after the said tragedy, were used as intended - assistance was provided to 14 children (the youngest boy is 10 months old, the oldest children are 13 years old). Unfortunately, some of them are still in the hospital and need repeated surgical intervention. In addition, all children, including their parents, are in a difficult psychological state with panic attacks and fear.
Little 6-year old Sofiyka who died in the August 19, 2023 missile attack in Chernihiv
The family of the dead six-year-old girl Sofiyka, who was the only and long-awaited daughter of her parents, was also financially supported by LifeNets and funds were allocated directly to this family.
