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Ukraine has been engaged in a war to defend its borders for the past three years, leading to the deaths of more than10,000 volunteers, soldiers and civilians and creating an estimated 2 million internal refugees.

A benefit concert illustrating Ukraine's fight for freedom, dignity and independence will be held Saturday night in Buffalo.

The Ukrainian American Civic Center will present the concert, "Perseverance: A Visual & Musical Journey," at7:30 p.m. Saturday in theDnipro Cultural Center, 562 Genesee St. Organizers say amusical expressionof traditional Ukrainian and modern English tunes will be enhanced by a visual journey from the pastto the present situation in Ukraine.

The event will featureUkrainian performers plus Americans and Canadians of Polish or Ukrainian descent.Making a special guest appearance from Ukraine will be Serhiy Foma Fomenko, a soloperformer and lead singer of the band Mandry.

The proceeds from this non-profit production will go directly toward medical supplies for Ukraine through the Ukrainian American Freedom Foundation.

Tickets are available on-line at http://www.perseverance.bpt.me. Additional information can be found atwww.perseverance.buzz.

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