Myroslava was an active, vibrant ballroom dancer. She was rarely home on weekends because she was always competing. It was at one of those competitions that her mother first noticed something was wrong: Myroslava looked pale and exhausted. These turned out to be symptoms of blood cancer.
Read moreWith his immune system weakened after a bone marrow transplant, 11-year-old Kyrylo cannot use a bomb shelter. During Russian attacks on Kyiv, he and his mother shelter in the hallway instead — sometimes all night.
Read moreEleven-year-old Ilariia lived through the Russian occupation of Kherson and is now undergoing intensive treatment for blood cancer. Her mother is caring for her while also worrying about her husband, a serviceman who was recently wounded.
Read moreWhen 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.
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