Behemoth Donated Funds to a Children’s Hospital After Being Rejected by UNICEF
Last week, we learned that the Polish arm of UNICEF are happy to take your money, as long as you meet their morality guidelines — because that’s how money works. That revelation came after Behemoth attempted to donate the money it raised through the sale of admittedly adorable black teddy bears, but were ultimately rejected because of “the nature of the messages accompanying the products you sell.”
Even though the money would have gone on to support UNICEF Poland’s supposed mission of helping children in need, the band found a recipient of the nearly $2,500 they raised willing to take advantage of their generosity. Szpital Dziecięcy Polanki, a children’s hospital in Nergal’s hometown of Gdansk, was apparently willing to overlook Behemoth’s dark imagery and put that money to good use.
According to a social media post by Behemoth’s webstore admin, the funds transfer went smoothly, meaning all the fans that donated by purchasing those cuddly little Satanic bears can rest easy knowing their efforts weren’t wasted.
“Legions! The whole profit from sales of 100 teddies turned out to be (rounded up) 10 000 PLN (around 2200 EUR). We’ve decided to directly support the biggest children’s hospital in Nergal’s (and mine) hometown, @gdansk_official – Szpital Dziecięcy Polanki. They are making the real miracles saving kids lives. Thank you Legions for being so generous. The document attached is a transfer confirmation which I wanted to post as a proof we’ve done it.”
We’re glad this story got a happy ending after all. To deny money because of some stupid moral reasons is just short-sighted as Hell, but it shouldn’t really be a surprise, given Poland’s super religious and right-wing bend as of late.
While all this is going on, Behemoth is about to head out on tour with Danzig, Twin Temple, Midnight, and Imperial Triumphant. You can get the full list of dates below.
8/25 Las Vegas, NV The Theatre at Virgin Hotels (w/ Danzig, Twin Temple, Midnight & Imperial Triumphant)
8/26 Norco, CA Silver Lakes Park (w/ Danzig, Twin Temple, Midnight & Imperial Triumphant)
8/27 Mesa, AZ Mesa Amphitheatre (w/ Danzig, Twin Temple, Midnight & Imperial Triumphant)
8/28 Albuquerque, NM (w/ Twin Temple & Midnight)
8/31 Oklahoma City, OK (w/ Twin Temple & Midnight)
9/1 Irving, TX The Pavilion (w/ Danzig, Twin Temple, Midnight & Imperial Triumphant)
9/2 San Antonio, TX (w/ Danzig, Twin Temple, Midnight & Imperial Triumphant)
9/3 Houston, TX (w/ Danzig, Twin Temple, Midnight & Imperial Triumphant)
9/6 Atlanta, GA (w/ Danzig, Twin Temple, Midnight & Imperial Triumphant)
9/8 Sayreville, NJ (w/ Twin Temple & Midnight)
9/9 Atlantic City, NJ (w/ Danzig, Twin Temple, Midnight & Imperial Triumphant)
9/10 Reading, PA (w/ Twin Temple & Midnight)
9/11 Boston, MA (w/ Danzig, Twin Temple, Midnight & Imperial Triumphant)
9/13 Cleveland, OH (w/ Danzig, Twin Temple, Midnight & Imperial Triumphant)
9/14 Detroit, MI (w/ Danzig, Twin Temple, Midnight & Imperial Triumphant)
9/15 Pittsburgh, PA (w/ Twin Temple & Imperial Triumphant)
9/16 Newport, KY (w/ Danzig, Twin Temple, Midnight & Imperial Triumphant)
9/17 Chicago, IL (w/ Danzig, Twin Temple, Midnight & Imperial Triumphant)
9/19 St Louis, MO (w/ Twin Temple & Imperial Triumphant)
9/20 Kansas City, MO (w/ Twin Temple & Imperial Triumphant)
9/21 Minneapolis, MN (w/ Twin Temple & Imperial Triumphant)
9/23 Denver, CO (w/ Twin Temple & Imperial Triumphant)
