Category: Our impact
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When Hope Becomes a Life Story
For Gift of Life’s 15th anniversary, we spoke with Lidia, one of the charity’s former patients and one of the children whose life journey continued thanks to timely treatment and the support of people who chose to help. Today, Lidia is 27 years old, living in France and raising two children of her own. Her…
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A Little Girl with Remarkable Strength
Larisa, 2 years old Diagnosis – Congenital Immunodeficiency Larisa is only 2 years old and has been under the care of Gift of Life since her earliest months. Diagnosed with a congenital immunodeficiency shortly after birth, she began a long and complex medical journey from the very beginning of her life. Her condition was first…
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A Second Chance for Alina
Alina, 15 years old Diagnosis – Acute Myeloblastic Leukaemia Alina is 15 years old, a bright, active teenager whose life changed suddenly in the summer of 2025. What first appeared as fatigue and symptoms of anaemia quickly led to further investigations and a diagnosis no family is ever prepared for: acute myeloblastic leukaemia. She was…
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A Story of Hope for Angelina
Angelina, 3 years old Diagnosis – Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia Angelina is just 3 years old, a cheerful little girl who, like many children her age, is growing, exploring the world, and bringing joy to those around her. From just seven months old, Angelina experienced health concerns, and in April 2024, after further tests, she was…
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Roman’s Story of Strength and Recovery
Roman, 10 years old Diagnosis – Acute Myeloid Leukaemia Roman was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia in June 2024 after experiencing severe fatigue, weakness, and unexplained bruising. He was urgently transferred to a specialist centre, where he began intensive treatment. After initial chemotherapy did not lead to remission, Roman underwent further treatment followed by a…
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Festive Volunteer Workshops in Support of Gift of Life
In December, our community came together through a series of volunteer-led creative workshops in support of Gift of Life, proving once again that kindness, creativity, and shared purpose can make a real difference. Kiira Grintsak hosted her first crochet workshop for beginners, inviting participants to learn how to create festive handmade decorations while supporting children…
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2025 Impact Report
In 2024, you have helped us provide essential medical treatments to 60 young cancer patients. Huge thanks for your unwavering compassion and support!
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Kids for Kids 2025: Young Musicians Raising Hope Through Music
On 29 November 2025, pianist and long-term Gift of Life supporter Aleksei Demchenko once again brought families together for Kids for Kids, a heart-warming charity concert where his young students perform to support children with cancer. Eight talented young musicians took part this year, performing pieces by Beethoven, Handel, Blackwell, and others. What began as a…
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Viktoria’s Journey to Remission
Viktoria, 5 years old Diagnosis – Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Viktoria, a bright and brave five-year-old, was just three when her mother noticed swollen lymph nodes after what seemed like a routine cold. Soon, Viktoria developed a high fever, and further tests led to a diagnosis no family wants to hear: acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. Viktoria was…
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Valeria’s Journey to Recovery
Valeria, 16 years old Diagnosis – Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia Valeria was just 13 when she began feeling unwell. A sporty, active teenager, she had recently recovered from COVID-19 and was preparing for another season of training. But during a routine check-up in May 2022, her blood tests showed alarming abnormalities. By July, she developed a…