I Hear Your Voice: A Concert for Sasha

The Light That Stays Forever: A Concert in Memory of Sasha Ghosh

On July 5th, 2025, the Great Hall of Kent College, Canterbury, became the setting for a profoundly moving and quietly radiant event — a concert in memory of Alexandra (Sasha) Ghosh, a Ukrainian-British girl whose life was tragically cut short by cancer at the age of just sixteen.

Organised by Canterbury for Ukraine in collaboration with the Alexandra Ghosh Memorial Foundation, the event brought together gifted artists, partners, volunteers, and guests to transform Sasha’s legacy into support and care for the children fighting cancer in Ukraine during the war.

Thanks to your incredible support, we raised £4,230 — and this total continues to grow. All funds will be donated to Таблеточки, a trusted Ukrainian charity that provides targeted support to children with cancer and their families in Ukraine.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who made this evening possible. Thank you to our incredible artists whose extraordinary performances brought light, hope, and healing to every soul in the room: Arin Ghosh, C4U Ladies’ Choir, Rebecca Stroud, Isaac Parker, Canterbury Sing Space Musical Theatre Choir, Aria Fuggle, On Yellow and Blue.

Special thanks to the dedicated organisers who made this evening possible: idea originator and sponsor liaison – Arin Ghosh, chairperson of Canterbury for Ukraine – Denys Nizalov, trustee and deputy treasurer – Brian Bennett, concert coordinator and head of fundraising – Hanna Hrekova, script and programme lead – Olena Nizalova, script and master of ceremony – Stewart Ross, communications lead – Maryna Shkinder, programme designer – Yuliia Frolova and livestream operator – Scott Davey.

A heartfelt thank you to our amazing volunteers — Marat Imanov, Lev Poltavskyy, Ariana Shamaida, Evelina Shamaida, Olya Lukanina, Yelisiei Lukanin, Max Naidon, Yuliia Frolova, Andrey Svietlov, Volodymyr Nizalov.

A special thanks to Yuliia Iorsh, a professional psychotherapist, who generously offered emotional support to our choir members before the concert.

Special recognition to C4U Ladies’ Choir conductor Joanna Chapman and choir arranger David Chapman for their dedication and professionalism. Heartfelt thanks to Olena Nizalova, chair of the C4U Ladies’ Choir, for her continuous leadership and support, and to choir administrator Maryna Poltavska.

Thanks to Kent College for their warm hospitality and beautiful venue. We were honoured by the presence of Cllr Keji Moses, Lord Mayor of Canterbury, who not only joined us in support but also took part in our charity raffle, helping draw the winning tickets.

We are truly grateful to Nadiia Hryhorieva for coordinating the presence of the Ukrainian community, and to the entire Ukrainian Community in Kent – Thanet for your warm, emotional, and passionate support.

Special thanks to the talented photographer Stuart Brock, who once again supported our cause and captured the most meaningful moments of the event through his incredible images.

We are immensely grateful to everyone who supported our charity concert materially, and specifically the charity lottery within the event. Thanks to you, dear sponsors, we were able to make this evening both grand and atmospheric, and to offer wonderful prizes:

The Goods Shed, The Koyla, Viktoriya Richardson, Five Bells Pub, Olya Lukanina, The Granary, Володимир Нізалов, The Doghouse Micropub and Vinyl Bar, Oleh Myroshnychenko, Macknade, Hanna Hrekova, Yuliia Frolova, Maryna Poltavska, Lily Keleberdenko, Perry Court Farm Shop, Sunflower Beauty Salon, Viktoriia Meshalkina, Steven J Moore Estate Agent, Sealy & Johnson Accountants, Windy Corner Stores, Omicron, Soumya Karkera.

Your kindness is a ray of light for the children who are battling cancer today in the conditions of war unleashed by Russia against Ukraine, receiving treatment during air raids and evacuations.

Continue Supporting

If you’d still like to contribute, you can donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/aringhosh

All funds will go directly to Таблеточки — a trusted Ukrainian charity supporting children with cancer.

Thank you sincerely for your kindness, trust, and support during these challenging times.