Help Ivan to Win the Fight For His Life

A shiny boy, an 8-year-old Ivan was given a nightmare diagnose.

It started with what was looking like a common cold, and eventually the cause of nose blockage became clear - tumour mass. After the biopsy of the tumour and its detailed analysis the diagnose of embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma was given. This is a rare, but aggressive and malignant tumour which requires immediate treatment in order to save life.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhabdomyosarcoma

I've heard this story from my cousin whose friend's child Ivan is. They live in Ukraine, but today they went to Israel for the urgent treatment. The treatment of this rare cancer has better prospects out there. The original quote of the treatment is 108,160 USD (please see the quote in gallery). Many generous people already donated money to secure almost half of that sum. This made it possible for them to go to the Israel clinic. But the remaining is due to be paid soon. And it's not the final cost of treatment. Radiotherapy wasn't included, but will need to be implemented eventually, as well as other treatment needs along the course of the disease progression.

I am in touch with Ivan's mum. To say it's heartbreaking is to say nothing... A bright boy, has been performing super good in school subjects, is strong in sport and brave in outdoor activities. This child has always been full of life. To imagine this innocent life can stop so prematurely is impossible.

So I'm here asking for your generosity, please help! Please help to end this disaster of one innocent kid's life. Every dollar counts now.

I will be giving the updates here as hear them, with the photos where possible.

My huge thanks from the bottom of my heart to all concerned and caring people in advance!

Financial help is so life-saving now for which Ivan and his parents are grateful immensely.

Attention to donors outside of New Zealand: currency accepted on this donation page is New Zealand Dollars, not the US dollars.