(Reposted from Zack Urlocker’s blog, via Vidyut Luther and planet MySQL. I don’t usually repost such things but a 2.5 year old’s health is at stake so I’m making an exception. If you use mysql at all – and even if you don’t – please dig deep.)
Andrii and his son Ivan
Andrii Nikitin, one of the MySQL support engineers located in Ukraine, has asked for help from MySQLers and so I’m sharing this information to the community at large. Andrii’s son Ivan, who is 2 1/2, is in need of a bone marrow transplant operation. This will require going to a clinic in Europe that will not be covered by regular insurance. So Andrii has asked to see if we could help raise funds. The cost is expected to be €150,000 – €250,000. A huge amount for an engineer from Ukraine to cover. But a small amount by many people could make a big difference.
Many MySQLers have kicked in to help out, but more is needed. Ivan’s health has taken a turn for the worse recently and the issue is now quite pressing. Even a small donation could mean the difference between life and death for Ivan.
I hope some of you who use MySQL or have young kids will join me in making a donation today. You can do so by using Paypal, by sending a cheque to MySQL, or via wire transfer.
Paypal:
Paypal
Or
by check payable to:
MySQL, Inc. Mail to: MySQL, Inc. Attn: Linda Dong 20450 Stevens Creek Blvd #350 Cupertino, CA 95014 or US wire transfer: MySQL Inc: 7396643001 SWIFT: NDEAUS3N or International wire transfer in any currency: Bank: Nordea Bank Bank address: Stockholm, Sweden Bank account: 3259 17 03868 IBAN: SE27 3000 0000 0325 9170 3868 SWIFT: NDEASESS
Thanks to those who have donated already. A child’s life is precious and I hope we can give Ivan a chance.
