Maksym’s childhood was put on pause twice. First — because of the war, which forced his family to leave their home city of Kherson. Then — because of cancer, which kept him “locked” inside hospital walls for a long time. More than anything, he wants to be a regular child again — going to school and spending hours outside playing.
Read moreSeven-year-old Illia crosses off days on the calendar, saying: “I hope my test results are good, and the doctors let me go home for the weekend.” During his difficult fight against brain cancer, waiting for those rare but precious trips home gives him strength.
Read moreIn October last year, Ivanna was admitted to the hospital. The next day, she turned three. On her birthday, instead of a playroom and fun with friends, she faced a spinal tap and the beginning of a difficult fight against blood cancer.
Read moreAndrii is only six, but he already knows how to call his doctor and ask: “What are my test results today?” “Have my white blood cells dropped?” Fighting cancer makes children grow up fast and learn about things they should never have to worry about at their age.
Read moreTen-year-old Maksym spent the New Year holidays in the hospital, fighting cancer. So he and his mom made a deal: they would put up a Christmas tree and celebrate as soon as he is discharged — no matter what season it is by then.
Read moreThe first signs of illness appeared in Anastasiia before she was even a year old. Since then, the little girl has spent many months in the hospital — she has a rare condition that causes tumors to form throughout her body.
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