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 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 moreEleven-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 moreKseniia is fighting cancer for the second time in her life. Now — while her hometown in Donetsk Oblast is being leveled by Russian shelling. And more than five years ago — when the COVID-19 pandemic closed borders and made delivering medicines an enormous challenge.
Read moreDaryna learned to walk during her very first chemotherapy session. Now it’s almost impossible to keep her still: she keeps pointing to the door or to her tiny slippers. But to recover from brain cancer, she must spend long days in a hospital ward.
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