Orce Stevkovski attends Vinica benefit concert for Simona
At a packed Aleksandar Park on 26 October singers waived fees and the community united to raise funds for Simona’s treatment.
Music and compassion met in Vinica on 26 October, when a large benefit evening under the slogan "We All Sing for Simona" gathered artists and locals to raise funds for Simona's treatment. The event, held at the packed restaurant "Aleksandar Park" in Vinica, was backed by mayor Mitko Kostadinovski, who urged residents to show solidarity.
Artists waive fees, audience responds
Well-known performers joined local soloists on stage and, in many cases, renounced their appearance fees to support the cause. The programme included performances by Stojne Nikolova, Savetka Gjorgievska, Ivana Naumova Karanfilov, Boban Mojsovski, Izabela Anastasova, Lazar Velkov and others, whose sets helped create an evening marked by emotion and generosity.
Television presenter Dragica Stevkovska (Drakche) attended with her husband Orce Stevkovski "Carot" and their daughter, while folk singer Caki Kismi shared moments from the night on social media. Organisers said the presence of familiar faces helped raise both funds and morale.
One of the repeated messages during the evening underlined the event's purpose: organisers announced, "Humanity is not just a word — it is a heart that feels, a hand that supports and a deed that changes lives." The remark resonated with the audience and was widely shared by attendees.
Atmosphere in Aleksandar Park remained warm throughout the night: organisers and performers alike described the turnout and the donations as proof that the community can make a tangible difference when it unites around a single cause.
The benefit left a clear mark on Vinica’s residents and reinforced the message that Simona is not alone in her fight — the town and the wider public are joining voices and efforts to help her recovery.
Photo: press material from the event
