Ukraine-based progressive metal outfit Jinjer opted out of touring North America this spring with Slipknot and In This Moment to instead focus on relief efforts in their home country amid the ongoing Russian invasion. In a bid to raise money for those affected by the ongoing conflict, the band recently launched this benefit shirt.
An new update shared by the group yesterday (March 20th) reveals that the shirts have raised over 140,000 USD (130,000€) towards their efforts. Jinjer had the following to say of where those funds will be headed:
“Dear friends! Over 11,000 Donation Tee‘s sold and 130.000€ raised in the last few weeks! Your support will not only help so many people in need but sends a much needed positive sign that they are not alone.
The first donations totaling 10K have already been sent to a bomb shelter in Kyiv housing and protecting 300 people, and a Slovakian humanitarian convoy collecting urgent medical supplies, food and clothing to be delivered Uzhgorod for refugees from the Kharkiv and Chernihiv regions who have been hit hard since the war started.
More updates on where and who your donations have helped will be posted soon!
On behalf of the entire band, crew, label and all of Ukraine – WE THANK YOU!
For those of you that have not grabbed a shirt yet, both designs are available here:
https://linktr.ee/JinjerOfficialMERCH“
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