03.01.2024
American actor and screenwriter Mickey Rourke called on his fans to help the people of Kherson, who suffered from Russia. He announced a one-million-dollar fundraiser for the One World Aid Alliance charity organization, co-founded by the star’s assistant and good friend from Mykolaiv, Dmytro Korniichuk.
Mickey Rourke has been working with the Ukrainian for 10 years, bequeathed him all his wealth and even said that he wanted to be buried in Ukraine, where his best friend grew up. A post with warm words to Ukrainians appeared on the 71-year-old artist’s Instagram page.
“I want to wish a happy New Year to everyone in Ukraine. I know you are going through a lot of very difficult things. The assistant I’ve been working with for 10 years, Dmytro, is from Ukraine, and I love him very much. He has 12 family members in Ukraine… My message is for all people in Ukraine, and it has nothing to do with political bullsh**t. All we are trying to do is help people,” Mickey Rourke said.
The one million dollars that the charity foundation and the actor are seeking to raise will be used to help Kherson residents who have been left homeless by Russian terrorism.
The American has friends in Ukraine who have gone to the front, and he watches the news about the war every day and is very worried about Dmytro’s family.
Imagining that one day a close friend might come to him with the news of the death of someone close to him, Mickey Rourke burst into tears. However, it happened on the show of the Russian pseudo-oppositionist Ksenia Sobchak.
The actor and his assistant have a very strong bond. The American admitted that without Dmytro, he would not even remember his own address. To thank his friend, he is ready to give him all his property after his death. Rourke has already drawn up his will.
More than a year ago, the actor still believed that Russians and Ukrainians were “brotherly peoples,” but even then he was sure that the occupiers would only take over Ukraine if there was no one left in it.
In 2019, the 67-year-old actor said he wanted to be buried in the village where his assistant came from. On August 18, 2020, Korniichuk arrived in Zakhirtsi, Khmelnytskyi region, and chose a place in the cemetery for the star.
As OBOZREVATEL previously reported, Mickey Rourke and singer Cher called for Ukraine to be provided with the necessary weapons to defend itself against Russian invaders. Before that, the artist said he was praying for Ukrainians.
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A big praise for Mickey Rourke and my deepest respect!
Whatever his motivation, it’s a generous gesture and hopefully will set an example.
There are many Hollywood stars with a net value greater than many companies employing 100 people or more.
Most, with the exception of putler-rimmers like Steven Segal, are liberal/left leaning.
Therefore each one with a net fortune in excess of $25m should give Ukraine $1m.
Not only actors should do this, but singers and bands, who also have substantial wealth.
Indeed, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God.
Matthew 19:24
Mark 10:25
Luke 18:25
Context: The eye of a needle was a low narrow gate through a wall.
The only way for a camel to pass through it was for it to be unburdened and to cross on it’s knees.
Thoughts: First time I recall having heard that, was in a military chapel. In the military when a superior entered the room, they were announced and all were brought to attention. When the choir sang, it was the song ‘Our God is an awesome God’. When they started to sing, the Spirit of God entered, and all of us spontaneously snapped to attention. It was a marvel to the chaplain .
I guess for some rich people it’s easier than for most.
It’s because their real riches are in a different place.😎👍