Thanks to our donors:

— Children fighting cancer received medicines, medical supplies, and tests worth $150,338.

This month, our targeted support program reached a new milestone, providing assistance to 227 families. Throughout the year, the number of families in the program has been steadily growing: more and more families are seeking help even for medicines and tests they previously could afford on their own.

The overall financial strain caused by the war, combined with a child’s long-term illness, makes families extremely vulnerable. In these circumstances, the support of donors becomes especially important — serving as a vital source of stability in difficult times.

— We procured medicines and medical supplies worth $160,000 for four hospitals. Most of these expenses covered consumables for neurosurgical operations at Okhmatdyt National Children’s Specialized Hospital and the Clinical Center of Children’s Healthcare in Lviv.

In December, we also started purchasing a hemostatic agent that has only recently become available in Ukraine. An additional $37,750 was allocated to repair a specialized system used in neurosurgical procedures at Okhmatdyt.

Brain tumors are among the most common cancers in children — and also among the most dangerous. That is why we are consistently strengthening neurosurgery.

Another $102,145 was invested in infrastructure projects: renovating and equipping facilities at the Clinical Center of Children’s Healthcare in Lviv, as well as restoring Okhmatdyt after the missile attack.

We are improving conditions for children and parents who spend months in hospitals, and rebuilding what was destroyed by Russia.

— $36,776 was invested in the professional development of healthcare professionals.

In December, 151 medical professionals took part in the program’s activities — including observerships abroad, training sessions, English language courses, and financial support.

In particular, we held a training in Lviv on the fundamentals of palliative care.

Participants learned how to prevent and manage pressure sores, support breathing, relieve pain, and recognize it even when a child cannot express what they are feeling. They also explored how to communicate with families during the most difficult moments and how to take care of their own well-being.

We strive to ensure that families going through one of the hardest periods of their lives are supported by professionals who know how to care — both physically and emotionally.

— $59,252 was allocated to palliative care for families of children with incurable illnesses.

Even when a child’s cancer cannot be treated, they can still live in comfort, surrounded by those they love. For these children and their families, we provide medicines, care supplies, and consultations with doctors and psychologists. We also fulfill wishes and bringing gifts to children.

— $24,163 was allocated to psychological support for children and their families. In December, we launched two new support groups for families who have lost a child to cancer.

We support our beneficiaries at every stage — from diagnosis to recovery or, heartbreakingly, to grief. Whatever the path of fighting childhood cancer looks like, we remain by their side.

— $23,612 was directed to the Hospital Quality of Life Program.

Spending holidays in a hospital — far from loved ones and without familiar traditions — is difficult for many families. That is why we do our best to ease this experience by organizing celebrations in oncology departments and giving gifts to children.

— $14,457 was spent on renting outpatient apartments near hospitals in Kyiv and Lviv.

At certain stages of cancer treatment, a child does not need to stay in the hospital full-time. At the same time, going back home — often hundreds of kilometers away — is not an option, as regular procedures and tests are still required. We rent apartments to support families in exactly these situations.

— $7,862 was allocated to the psychosocial rehabilitation program. We support families even after cancer has receded, when its psychological and social consequences remain.

An important part of the program is the teenage club “A Barrel of Lemonade.” By meeting weekly among peers, teenagers gradually relearn how to trust, open up, and express themselves.

— $11,366 was directed to the Overseas Treatment and Family Support Program.

Going abroad for treatment is often a difficult decision, bringing many challenges — including adapting to a new healthcare system. Yet sometimes the treatment a child needs is not available in Ukraine, and families have no choice but to seek care in clinics abroad.

We stay by their side throughout this journey, providing logistical, legal, and informational support.

— $9,272 was allocated to the Non-Medical Assistance for Families in Dire Straits Program.

Through this program, we provide families with clothing, food, and better living conditions. The goal is to ensure proper care for the child and to reduce the risk of treatment being stopped prematurely due to financial hardship.

We also provide families of children with incurable illnesses with essential items to cope with power outages — including power banks, charging stations, and generators. For these families, this is often a matter of life and death — for example, when a child relies on medical devices to breathe.

All of this support became possible thanks to you! In particular, during the Christmas campaign “Gifts for Health,” you helped raise more than $77,850.

You can follow the link to view the detailed financial report with information about our expenses and revenues.

Thank you to everyone who finds ways to support these vulnerable children in difficult times. Your compassion is what they rely on.