FOREIGN MEDICINES

Foreign medicines have always been the key medical expense for Gift of Life, acquiring over 70% of our funds. Erwinase, Atriance and Adcetris are just a few cancer-killing drugs being purchased for our patients every year.

FACTS AND FIGURES

Statistically Leukaemia, the most common type of child cancer, represents 33% of all cases. At certain point, its most aggressive form – acute lymphoblastic leukaemia – can only be treated with Erwinase.

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Whether you volunteer at our events, raise funds through sports challenges or charity bake-offs, take part in Gift of Life charity raffle, there are plenty of ways you can help and make the real difference.

GIFT OF LIFE NEWS

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WHERE YOUR GIFT GOES

Donations, raised in the UK and across the globe go towards funding international programs pursued jointly by Gift of Life and our sister charity Podari Zhizn in Russia. Foreign Medicines has always been the grand spending for the charity, with 74% of the funds allocated to purchasing cutting-edge anticancer medications in 2015-2016. As part of our commitment to financial transparency we regularly report on our performance and expenditures.

HELP A CHILD TO BEAT THE ODDS

Cancer is curable.
With your support, we can give more children a better chance to overcome the disease and recover to live life to the fullest.
Donate now and see our little patients leaving hospitals with confidence and smile. Thank you!

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10 hours ago

“I felt deep down that everything was going to be all right. So, I never gave up. It was hard and painful, and at one point I even needed saving... but you can see for yourself that everything is all right now.” – Oksana Sobolevskaya, 22.
Oksana, pictured with her brother Anton, was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia.in the late 90s. She had radiotherapy, then intensive chemotherapy and finally bone marrow transplant. Oksana and her brother were a 100% match for the procedure, and it worked. After fourteen years the siblings still get emotional about what they had to go through those days.
Find out more about Oksana’s story: http://giftoflife.eu/life-dream-thats-already-started-come-true/ ... See MoreSee Less

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4 days ago

Let’s run for life! Just 30 days to Global Legal Run 2018 flash mob which start on 19 May. The registration to this global flash mob is now open ➡️ http://legal.run/en/place/global-legal-run-en/

Everyone is welcome to join the run and support children with cancer in Russian hospitals. It’s a flash mob this year as the official local Legal Run races will not be held in Russian cities due to the finals of the World Cup 2018 in Russia. So, it’s up to you where and when to run.
We’d expect our athletes to
✅register
✅pay £15 registration fees (all going to a charitable cause)
✅schedule their runs for 19-31 May
✅complete their 5K run together with friends and colleagues
Sharing your running time and photos and videos on the distance is always a good idea. Hashtag #globallegalrun2018, #legalrun and #ilovelegalrun – and join thousands of Gift of Life supporters around the world.

For those who are not into running but would like to help, we have a dedicated donate page: https://www.justgiving.com/campaigns/charity/gift-of-life/global-legal-run-2018 ... See MoreSee Less

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5 days ago

In just three weeks, on 9 May M.ART foundation will present ‘An Unknown Friend’, a theatrical performance with Ksenia Rappoport (spoken word) and Polina Osetinskaya (piano) at Kings Place. The showcase will be followed by the Gift of Life charity reception with the artists, kindly supported by Savills Россия.
Limited tickets available: http://buytickets.at/giftoflife/159791

Based on Ivan Bunin's short story, inspired by the writer's correspondence to an admirer in Dublin, the performance brings the best in Russian classical literature and music to the audience in London. You can expect to hear pieces from Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninov, Debussy, Fauré, alongside contemporary Russian composers Anton Batagov and Pavel Karmanov. What a magnificent musical programme! For a sneak peek, watch the trailer ⬇️ All proceeds from the charity tickets with the artists’ reception will benefit children in the Gift of Life’s care 💙 ... See MoreSee Less

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5 days ago

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SIMON! Gift of Life Chair of the Board of Trustee Simon Jennings celebrates his birthday today 🌟
All of us at the charity have been enjoying working with Simon for many years. Without his support and contribution to our great cause, we could not manage to help hundreds of children beat cancer. We wish Simon lots of happiness and many exciting journeys this year, and may this day be an extraordinary one to recall. С ДНЕМ РОЖДЕНИЯ!
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1 week ago

Last year, the Dmitry Rogachev Haematology Centre carried out its thousandth bone marrow transplant. This is a colossal number that represents lives saved, the work of countless people and millions of rubles donated by our supporters.
But even though bone marrow transplants have been performed for decades, they still seem strange and frightening to many people. To dispel these fears, and show you how patients undergo these operations, recover and live the rest of their lives, our sister foundation Podari Zhizn has launched the Blood Family project, dedicated to bone marrow transplantation.
Gift of Life is delighted to share these success stories with you and introduce you to the children who overcame this challenge and are now living happy lives. Look out for updates on our website and on social media!

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1 week ago

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DINA! Dina Korzun, our Patron and co-founder, celebrates her birthday. We cannot thank Dina enough for her contribution to the charity. For many years Dina has been helping Gift of Life to promote the humanitarian ideas and raise funds for the kids with cancer in Russia. We send our best regards and wish Dina and her family lots of happiness and joy. May the most exciting wishes come true 💚 С ДНЕМ РОЖДЕНИЯ!
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Gift of Life

2 weeks ago

Put it in your diary - Kaleidotour at the British Museum this Sunday at 1pm ☺️
Kaleidotour, a volunteer fundraising activity arranged by our supporter Igor Selivanov, is а true link between the past, the present, and the future. It opens the doors of the British Museum and gives an insight into Ancient Egypt with its pharaohs, mummies, pyramids, cultural peculiarities and a glorious history of rise and fall.
Being an educational project for kids and adults, it also helps our charity to raise money for children with cancer in Russian clinics. Thanks to Igor and his supporters, Kaleidotour has raised over £1260 for Gift of Life so far. A suggested donation is £20, and all details of the Sunday tour are available here: https://www.facebook.com/events/133088534203772/?ti=icl
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2 weeks ago

Support Gift of Life and keep stress at bay
April is Stress Awareness Month. It takes place every year since it first launched in 1992. Why is it so important? Because constant or extreme stress is very bad for you. If left unchecked, stress can cause seriously damaging conditions and life-threatening health issues as high blood pressure, heart disease and chronic pains to name some.
Although there is no scientific proof that stress can cause cancer directly, specialists from Cancer Research UK claim that “stressful situations can sometimes encourage less healthy choices, such as smoking, overeating or heavy drinking. We know that these activities can lead to cancer, so in this way, stress could indirectly increase your cancer risk.”
To put yourself at lower risks you should maintain a healthy lifestyle, not be afraid to talk about your feelings, dedicate sufficient time to relaxing and simply do what makes you happy as much as possible. Helping others and supporting charities really makes a difference through improving your self-esteem and giving you a sense of belonging. So, if you do something to minimise your stress this month, consider helping a charity. ... See MoreSee Less

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