WAR IN UKRAINE: help children with cancer

Project Report | May 22, 2026
Help Children Like Roman Get Back to Childhood

By Anastasiia Baraniuk | Specialist of Individual Fundraising

As another school year comes to an end, we want to thank you for being here for children with cancer in Ukraine. Because of your support, families are not left alone during the hardest time of their lives. Children can continue receiving treatment, essential care, and moments of childhood despite cancer.

For many children, these days are filled with celebrations, classmates, and excitement for summer vacation. But for children fighting cancer, the end of the school year looks very different.

Instead of classrooms, they spend their days in hospital rooms, recovering from surgeries and chemotherapy. Many children study remotely or miss school entirely while fighting for their lives, just like 9-year-old Roman.

Before cancer, Roman loved swimming, playing outside with friends, and studying math at school. Everything changed in May 2025, when doctors diagnosed him with bone cancer after what first seemed like a minor sports injury.

Since then, Roman has undergone around 15 surgeries and 7 rounds of chemotherapy. Today, he cannot walk because his bones are extremely fragile, and doctors continue making difficult decisions about his treatment.

Roman misses school deeply — his classmates, breaks between lessons, and even math tests. When he returns home between treatments, friends visit him and stay connected through online games. These moments of childhood matter more than ever.

For children like Roman, cancer takes away much more than health. It steals friendship, carefree moments, and the simple experience of being a child.

Your support helps children keep fighting not only for recovery, but also for the chance to return to school, friendship, and childhood.

Please make a donation today to support children fighting cancer in Ukraine.

Thank you for standing with children like Roman.

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Feb 2, 2026
Together, we made 2025 matter

By Anastasiia Baraniuk | Specialist of Individual Fundraising

We all need warmth during cold winter days. However, the deepest warmth comes from within — from knowing we've done something truly meaningful. Despite all the difficulties, 2024 was filled with remarkable achievements, thanks to you. Behind every story lies your support and belief in children's victories over cancer.

(In)valuable support

Last year, 1,300 families in our care program received critical help —everything from everyday essentials like firewood and food to rare medicines worth $170,000.

This level of comprehensive care wouldn't be possible without your support. Thank you for all you do — every child's life is priceless.

You make blackouts bearable

Following the massive Russian strike in early January, many Ukrainian homes were left without heat, water, or electricity. Blackouts have lasted more than a day. For families with children suffering from serious illnesses or their complications, this is life-threatening. Thanks to your help, they received everything needed for uninterrupted care: charging stations, generators, power banks, battery-powered lamps, warm blankets, and thermoses.

Eight-year-old Polina, who has brain cancer, received a generator through your support. Polina breathes with the help of an oxygen concentrator — during previous blackouts, her condition deteriorated rapidly. Now, she has the power she needs to survive.

Childhood never pauses

With your support, children can remain children, filled with play and joy. Every week, we host creative workshops and birthday parties at the hospital. Recently, we've also introduced dog therapy sessions, as interacting with animals brings joy and helps children cope with stress.

Thank you!

2024 was extraordinary because you chose to help despite your own challenges. Thank you for staying with us.

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Oct 9, 2025
Healing Hearts on World Mental Health Day

By Anastasiia Baraniuk | Specialist of Individual Fundraising

Our dearest Friend,

For a child facing cancer, time stands still. Their world shrinks to an endless cycle of doctors, tests, and isolation from the life they once knew. It drains them — physically, mentally, and emotionally.

On World Mental Health Day, we want to remind you that true recovery goes beyond medicine. It's about rediscovering the strength to dream, laugh, and live fully. Thanks to supporters like you, children who've battled cancer get exactly that chance.

Meet Viacheslav, 17 — one of the youngest chefs you'll ever meet.

When his hometown of Bucha fell under occupation, Viacheslav had to start over in the UK. Today, he's studying culinary arts — a passion that began at age 7. This year, he represented his college in the CombiGuru Challenge, coming in second place by just half a point. He also works in a restaurant as the youngest chef on the team.

But his journey wasn't straightforward. At 5, Viacheslav was diagnosed with blood cancer. At 13, after treatment, he joined our "Barrel of Lemonade" communication club — a unique space for teenagers who've overcome cancer.

Why does a club like this matter?

Yulia, the club's co-author, explains: "Instead of making friends, discovering who they are, and living normal teenage lives — they were going through treatment. The club gives them the chance to reclaim everything they lost in a safe space."

Viacheslav spent two years in the club, participating in activities and volunteering with younger groups. He credits it with shaping his compassion and giving him lasting friendships.

Psychological well-being is just as critical as physical treatment for children with cancer. With your help, we can continue programs like "Barrel of Lemonade."

Please, consider donating today. Your support gives children the most precious gift: the belief that they are strong enough to achieve anything.

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