On June 7th, we held our inaugural fundraising event — An Evening of Music and Poetry — featuring renowned actress Chulpan Khamatova, and celebrated violinist Dmitri Berlinsky. Thanks to the overwhelming support of our community. The event took place at Bonhams Auction House and featured a powerful blend of poetry and music. Khamatova gave a moving recital of the works of Boris Pasternak and Marina Tsvetaeva, masterfully interwoven with Dmitry Shostakovich’s Quintet. Berlinsky was joined by four outstanding musicians: Leon Livshin, Anna Rabinova, Richard Young, and Timotheos Petrin.

🌟 Preparations for our June 7th NYC Event are in Full Swing! 🌟

Our stars of the evening — Chulpan Khamatova and Dmitri Berlinsky — recently met in Moscow and are already immersed in the creative process of shaping a truly unforgettable performance program.

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our donors and volunteers covering the event’s expenses, all proceeds and donations will go directly to supporting the vital work of Podari Life — helping children with cancer receive the treatment they need.

Join us for an unforgettable night of artistry and inspiration, featuring world-renowned performers:

🌟 Chulpan Khamatova – Poetry Reading
🎻 Dmitri Berlinsky – Violin

With special appearances by stars of the Theatre of Nations:
Evgeny Mironov · Julia Peresild · Yulia Svezhakova · Alexander Grishin · Pavel Akimkin.

Don’t miss this extraordinary celebration of Russian art, culture, and talent in the heart of New York City.

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.