{"id":58048,"date":"2025-05-12T17:40:32","date_gmt":"2025-05-12T14:40:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/itcluster.lviv.ua\/?p=58048"},"modified":"2025-05-12T17:43:02","modified_gmt":"2025-05-12T14:43:02","slug":"softserve-and-okean-elzy-deliver-30-ambulances-to-ukrainian-medics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itcluster.lviv.ua\/en\/softserve-and-okean-elzy-deliver-30-ambulances-to-ukrainian-medics\/","title":{"rendered":"SoftServe and Okean Elzy Deliver 30 Ambulances to Ukrainian Medics"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

SoftServe\u2019s charity fund \u201cOpen Eyes\u201d<\/a> in partnership with the Ukrainian rock band Okean Elzy, has delivered the 30th fully equipped ambulance to frontline medics, marking the completion of the first phase of their joint initiative. Every month, a single ambulance saves dozens of lives \u2014 both defenders and civilians affected by Russia\u2019s aggression.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The partnership launched in September 2024 as part of Okean Elzy\u2019s global Help for Ukraine<\/em> tour. Since then, ambulances have been delivered to 29 units of Ukraine\u2019s Defense Forces operating in active combat zones, including the Donetsk, Kursk, Kharkiv, and Zaporizhzhia directions, among others. The final vehicles under the Drive for Life: Okean Elzy Edition initiative were recently handed over to medics from the National Police of Ukraine\u2019s \u201cLyut\u201d (Fury) Assault Brigade and the 808th Dniester Separate Support Brigade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cTwo of our vehicles went out of service \u2014 one after being hit by an FPV drone, the other due to nearby shelling. The ambulance we received is the right size and fully equipped to serve as a mobile intensive care unit. We use it as a medevac for critical cases: transporting the wounded in moderate or serious condition either from the stabilization point to the hospital or from the front line to the stabilization point. I\u2019ve seen a similar vehicle before and been inside \u2014 it\u2019s truly comfortable and well-suited for the job,\u201d<\/em> shares Serhii (callsign Otto), <\/strong>a tactical evacuation platoon commander in the \u201cLyut\u201d Assault Brigade. \u201cI\u2019ve been listening to rock music for years, and Sviatoslav Vakarchuk\u2019s songs have shaped my view of Ukraine\u2019s rock scene. The song \u2018911\u2019 now carries a special meaning for me.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

\u200b\u200bThe initiative brought together tens of thousands of concertgoers across Europe, the US, Canada, and the UK, who joined the fundraising effort. Part of the funds for the ambulances came from ticket sales donated by Okean Elzy, with additional support provided by SoftServe. In total, $570 034 were raised and concerts were given in 11 countries around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cEvery day, our defenders risk the most valuable thing they have \u2014 their lives. Their rescue is our priority, which is why since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, the Open Eyes fund has been consistently supporting the front lines with ambulances, medical equipment, and supplies. Together with Okean Elzy, we managed to deliver 30 fully equipped ambulances to ensure that medics have everything they need to provide timely and effective care. We are deeply grateful to the band for their powerful support and our joint efforts toward Ukraine\u2019s victory,\u201d <\/em>says Viktoriia Mishchuk, <\/strong>Director of the Open Eyes charity fund.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Beyond purchasing ambulances, Okean Elzy\u2019s powerful voice helped deliver a vital message to the international community: the war is ongoing, and Ukraine\u2019s need for support remains critical. This collaboration is far from over \u2014 the fund and the band will continue raising funds to support Ukrainian defenders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Supporting military medics remains one of the fund\u2019s key focus areas. Ambulances are in constant demand at the front, as they are frequently targeted by Russian forces or become inoperable due to heavy use. The fund works closely with medical units to provide not only transport but also equipment for stabilising the wounded \u2014 defibrillators, stretchers, oxygen tanks, life support systems, ventilators, and other essential medical gear. Since February 2022, Open Eyes has delivered 323 ambulances to the front lines, helping evacuate approximately 147,000 people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Fund<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Open Eyes is a charity fund established by SoftServe in 2014, operating across Ukraine, Europe, and the United States. The fund focuses on three key areas: supporting medical institutions, advancing education for youth and children, and providing assistance to Ukrainian defenders and veterans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Following Russia\u2019s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Open Eyes shifted its efforts toward delivering critical aid to the country. Since then, the fund has delivered over 1,000 tonnes of humanitarian aid, reaching more than 100,000 people. Ukrainian defenders have received over 17,000 units of summer and winter uniforms and 816 pairs of footwear. The fund has supported 191 medical teams with essential supplies and delivered 1,460 units of medical equipment, along with 323 ambulances sent to frontline areas.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

SoftServe\u2019s charity fund \u201cOpen Eyes\u201d in partnership with the Ukrainian rock band Okean Elzy, has delivered the 30th fully equipped ambulance to frontline medics, marking the completion of the first phase of their joint initiative. Every month, a single ambulance saves dozens of lives \u2014 both defenders and civilians affected by Russia\u2019s aggression. The partnership […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":43,"featured_media":58043,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[23],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-58048","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-members-news"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/itcluster.lviv.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/58048","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/itcluster.lviv.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/itcluster.lviv.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/itcluster.lviv.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/43"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/itcluster.lviv.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=58048"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/itcluster.lviv.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/58048\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":58050,"href":"https:\/\/itcluster.lviv.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/58048\/revisions\/58050"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/itcluster.lviv.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/58043"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/itcluster.lviv.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=58048"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/itcluster.lviv.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=58048"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/itcluster.lviv.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=58048"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}