“A missile hit a children’s hospital.”

These words shook us all nearly a year ago. On July 8, 2024, the Okhmatdyt National Children’s Specialized Hospital — the largest children’s hospital in Ukraine, where severely ill children from across the country receive treatment — came under Russian attack.

That day became a painful reminder of the challenges Ukrainians face. But it also showed how united we are in the face of threat.

Thousands of people, dozens of companies, and organizations in Ukraine and beyond joined Tabletochki’s emergency fundraiser to support the hospital and its patients — children battling cancer. Together, you raised more than $2,500,000.

Since the first days after the attack, Tabletochki has been actively supporting Okhmatdyt and children with cancer — both financially and through coordination. The Foundation’s Chief Executive Officer, Viacheslav Bykov, joined the Council for the Restoration of Okhmatdyt established by the Ministry of Health.

As of June 30, 2025, more than $1,500,000 has already been directed to support. Here’s how the funds have been allocated:

— $322,000 — for expert damage assessment, emergency response, and current repairs in the main, recently built facility of the Okhmatdyt Children’s Hospital, which took in all departments after the attack.

Thanks to these efforts, the building withstood the winter without further damage, and the hospital never had to pause its operations.

— $978,000 — for medicines and medical supplies for children with oncological and hematological diseases treated at Okhmatdyt. This includes both direct aid to families and centralized purchases for hospital departments. As a result, hundreds of children received life-saving medications and supplies.

— $165,000 — for restoring hospital critical IT systems.

This refers to the restoration and uninterrupted operation of the hospital’s servers, which process and store all medical records — from doctor visit notes to results of high-precision tests such as CT scans and MRIs. Without these servers, modern evidence-based diagnostics and treatment would be impossible.

— $21,000 — for temporary outpatient housing for patients and their families. Demand for such housing increased in the first months after the strike due to damaged hospital wards.

— $24,000 — for essential items for patients and medical staff (blankets, pillows, food, clothing, toys, and more).

Support for children under the Foundation’s care — those with cancer and blood disorders — and for Okhmatdyt continues.

Thank you for helping children continue their life-saving treatment.