When Aliona had to cut off her hair because of treatment, she sold it and spent the money on gifts for her loved ones. If she sees someone in need outside a store, she will always buy them something to eat — even if it means giving up a treat for herself. “That’s Aliona through and through,” her mother says.
Read more“How is the childʼs condition?” Ivan’s mother received an unexpected call from the lab. The concern in the caller’s voice surprised her. Ivan had just come home from sports practice and was bouncing around the house. His stomach had hurt the day before, but nothing suggested anything was seriously wrong. The very next day, the family learned what had caused the pain: blood cancer.
Read moreThree-year-old Ihor loves music. Even while staying in a sterile hospital room after his bone marrow transplant, connected to IV lines and catheters, he couldn't resist dancing. Sometimes all he could do was sway on his knees — but he still wanted to move.
Read moreMariia's illness appeared suddenly. One morning, she woke up with a lump on her forehead that seemed to come out of nowhere. Overnight, her everyday life was put on hold. She needed surgery, followed by chemotherapy.
Read moreLiza became ill around Easter. What first seemed like an ordinary cough turned out to be blood cancer. She is now receiving treatment at Okhmatdyt National Children's Specialized Hospital.
Read moreNine-year-old Sofia knows almost everything about her illness — blood cancer. She says she needs to listen to the doctors to get better as soon as possible. And she admits: “For me, hair doesn’t matter. What matters is getting cured.”
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