Pioneering Child Life Care in Russia

In March, Ekaterina Stefanenko, a clinical psychologist at the Dima Rogachev Center, Moscow began her training to become the first certified Child Life Specialist in Russia. This milestone was made possible through the generosity of donors and supporters of Podari.Life Inc. The Child Life certification, granted by the Child Life Council, is a specialized qualification that equips professionals with the tools and knowledge to support children facing long-term hospital stays and complex medical treatments.

The first MediKin doll we’ve been fundraising for has officially arrived at the Dmitriy Rogachev Pediatric Hematology Center! 🎉

This incredible teaching manikin is already being used by doctors to help explain illnesses and treatments to young patients. Because when children understand what’s happening in their bodies, there’s less fear — and more confidence and comfort.

We are deeply grateful to our amazing supporters for making this possible.
With friends like you, anything is possible. 💛

The Mad Tea Party is an international social tradition held each year on November 26. All funds raised through the #MadTeaParty support children and young adults from Russia who are battling cancer. The very first Mad Tea Party was held in 2014 to celebrate the founding of the Podari Zhizn public charity — and it has grown into a joyful global event. We were thrilled to join in the celebration this year — and with the help of our incredible community, we raised over $1,000.

When a child is in the hospital, they often don’t fully understand what’s happening inside their body. But play — especially with dolls — remains an important and comforting part of their life. That’s where MediKin Teaching Aides come in. These special medical dolls combine a child’s natural love of play with the educational and psychological tools doctors need to explain what’s going on during treatment. With the help of MediKin dolls, doctors can gently and clearly show young patients what’s happening in their bodies — and how treatment helps them heal.

Let's have American team participating in Winners' games in Moscow in June 2016! The Winners Games is a international sport event for the children who beat cancer. 

Kids who have already won the major fight come to Moscow, Russia from different countries to celebrate their victory. 

We dream US winners team join this celebration at 6th annual Winners Games!  Please share this to help us with our dream.