Helping one of our own

This is an unusual request, but I hope you will take the time to read it and consider helping out.

Andrii Nikitin, a MySQL support engineer located in Ukraine, has asked for help from MySQLers and I've decided to open this up 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 aksed 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.

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. This is an instance where if many people chip in and work together, we can make a huge difference in one person's life. It may even make the difference between life and death for Ivan.

I hope some of you who use MySQL or have young children will join me in making a donation today. You can do so by using Paypal at the link below or check or wire transfer as follows:

Paypal:
http://tinyurl.com/6rxjsz

https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_donations&business=mysqlpaypal%40mysql%2ecom&item_name=Ivan%20Nikitin&no_shipping=0&no_note=1&tax=0¤cy_code=USD&lc=US&bn=PP%2dDonationsBF&charset=UTF%2d8

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

Thank you for considering this request. A child's life is precious and I hope we can give Ivan a chance.

Posted by Zack Urlocker on July 11, 2008 07:12 AM