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Simon Jennings: Bringing to light problems leads to better solutions

Simon Jennings, our Chair of the Board, talks about charity work, motivation to do good and inspiration to discover the world.

Viliam Khailo: “There’s no progress without struggle”

Viliam had gone through treatment for leukaemia with the support of Podari Zhizn, and tells us where he gets his inspiration and his “energy boost”.

Abu Baysultanov. Abu’s come to Moscow!

In 2007, 18-month-old Abu Baysultanov was diagnosed with acute leukaemia. He survived and recovered from cancer thanks to your help!

A charity evening with Ksenia Rappoport raised £5000 for children in Gift of Life's care

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.

The Little Prince

WEDNESDAY 24th October 2018, 7PM London premiere - a charity performance of THE LITTLE PRINCE with CHULPAN KHAMATOVA. Tickets are limited. Book yours today. All proceeds will benefit children in the care of Gift of Life.

Who we are

Gift of Life was established in 2011 as a UK sister charity of Russia's leading childhood cancer charity Podari Zhizn.

Pavel Morozov: from Dover to Calais without a ticket

This is WOW so cool! In less than a month Gift of Life Patron Pavel Morozov is swimming the English Channel to raise funds for the kids with cancer in Russia. You are very welcome to support this challenge.

Pavel's Channel challenge

In few weeks Gift of Life Patron Pavel Morozov is swimming the English Channel to fundraise for the kids with cancer in Russian hospitals. Let's support this uber-tough challenge.

Bone marrow transplant for Sergei

Over £16,500 from £20,000 needed for a vital surgery for Sergei Gerasimov has been raised. Thank you for helping Sergei beat cancer!

Other ways to donate

Your donation to Gift of Life will help children in Russian hospitals beat cancer. For our bank details, PayPal and other ways to donate as well as Gift Aid check Read More.

Who we help

Gift of Life helps to pay medical expenses for children and young adults (aged up to 25) diagnosed with cancer and hematologic diseases and receiving their treatment in Russian hospitals.

Nastya Zerova: My illness was like a dream. And then the dream faded away

The story of Nastya Zerova, a girl from the little town of Gubakh in Perm Krai, can be called nothing but amazing. All manner of remarkable things happened to Nastya and her mother Vera thanks to the acute myeloblastic leukaemia Nastya was diagnosed with in 2008.

Mad tea party 2018

Mad Tea Party, or Bezumnoe Chaepitie, is an annual charity initiative held on the 26th of November to mark the birthday of Podari Zhizn, our sister charity foundation. The idea behind Mad Tea Party is to raise a cup of tea, or coffee, to Podari Zhizn’s achievements and support children with cancer.

Patrons

DINA KORZUN, PATRON

PAVEL MOROZOV, PATRON

PROF. RAY POWLES, PATRON

PRINCESS CATHERINE GALITZINE, PATRON

KATIE MELUA, PATRON