Category: Real Life Stories

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Adelina, 10 years old Diagnosis – Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia Adelina is just 10 years old, yet her life has been shaped by an extraordinary fight against acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Diagnosed in March 2021, Adelina’s brave journey began with hope when she received a bone marrow transplant from her father. Sadly, that first transplant was unsuccessful,…