The Finnish rock band The Rasmus visited the National Children’s Hospital “Okhmatdyt” in Kyiv to support young patients who have been affected by the war.
This is reported by Kyiv24
During their stay in Ukraine, the musicians participated in the charity Atlas Festival, aimed at raising funds for the purchase of essential medical equipment for the hospital. As part of this visit, the band members met with children who sustained serious injuries due to the hostilities. They were particularly moved by the stories of Alina and Vanya, who demonstrated incredible courage and strength of spirit.
“The Rasmus met Alina and Vanya – children who suffered war injuries. Their stories, strength of spirit, and genuine smiles touched our guests,” the hospital reported.
Charity initiative for Okhmatdyt
The visit of The Rasmus took place as part of the Good Donations foundation project, which organized a fundraising campaign at the Atlas Festival this year. The funds raised will be directed towards the purchase of life-saving equipment for Okhmatdyt, which will help doctors save the lives of children affected during the war.
Musicians’ impressions and performance in Kyiv
The band The Rasmus performed on the stage of the Atlas Festival on July 19. Before the concert, the group spent the night in a shelter due to a massive drone attack on Kyiv. The band’s lead singer, Lauri Ylönen, shared his feelings about being in wartime conditions and praised the courage of Ukrainians.
“Very mixed feelings. We are happy that the sun is shining here. But at night there were 300 drones, and we slept in a shelter, received an alarm signal. Madness. And I thought: ‘Wow, I’m tired right now – after two days here.’ But this is your daily life,” Lauri Ylönen shared his impressions.
The visit of the Finnish musicians provided moral support to the children and hospital staff who fight daily for the lives of young patients under challenging conditions.