Gift of Life was established in 2011 as a UK sister charity of Russia's leading childhood cancer charity Podari Zhizn. Read more
In 2019, you’ve aided 38 kids receiving treatment for severe oncological, haematological and immunological illnesses, and the total cost of the medical and educational expenses amounts to £488,800.23. Thank you! Read more
We raise funds through charity events, volunteer initiatives and charitable donations. You are welcome to fundraise for us! Read more
In Europe and the United States 90% of children with cancer survive. In Russia fewer than 70% do. Since the only difference is money, you can help more children beat cancer.
Leukaemia is the most common type of childhood cancer — statistics show it accounts for 33% of all cases.
Gift of Life spends over 70% of all funds raised to purchase foreign medications. It has always been our main expense.
Since we were established in 2011 the charity has helped over 420 children with cancer and severe blood diseases.
In Europe and the United States, up to 90% of children diagnosed with cancer survive. In Russia fewer than 70% do. Since the only difference is money, you can help more children beat cancer. Donate now!
Gift of Life spends over 70% of all funds raised to purchase medications unavailable in Russia. It has always been our main expense.
On January 13, 2020, London’s Savoy Hotel hosted the 9th annual Gift of Life Gala to raise funds to help severely ill children. The evening raised over £720,000 for children with oncological diseases in Russian hospitals. Read more
On 10 October, a charity evening with star Russian actors Chulpan Khamatova and Evgeny Mironov at ZIMA raised £12,390 in aid of children with cancer. Read more
On 23 June 2019, a charity evening with famous actress Ksenia Rappoport at ZIMA Russian Restaurant in Soho raised £5000 in aid of children with cancer and serious blood diseases in Russia. Read more