By Iana Dashkovska | Project Leader
Dear Friends,
Every day at Dacha Family House in Lviv, 4-year-old Yehor looks for buses.
He knows different models, loves watching them pass by and has built an impressive collection of toy vehicles back home. Like many children his age, he enjoys exploring, playing and discovering the world around him.
But for now, home is far away.
Yehor and his parents, Inna and Yevhenii, traveled from Odesa Oblast to Lviv so he could receive specialized medical care. During this difficult period, Dacha Family House has become their home away from home.
Yehor’s treatment journey began after what seemed like an ordinary illness. Following a bout of pneumonia, doctors noticed unusual spots on his skin and recommended further examinations. Since then, their lives have been shaped by hospital visits, tests, treatment and uncertainty.
For families facing a serious childhood illness, treatment often means spending weeks or months away from home. Parents must leave their jobs, routines and support networks behind while focusing entirely on their child’s health.
At Dacha, families can stay together during this challenging time. Instead of worrying about accommodation costs or long daily commutes, parents can remain close to the hospital and close to their child. They also find emotional support from other families who understand what they are going through.
For Yehor, Dacha offers something equally important: a chance to simply be a child. Between appointments and procedures, he plays in the playroom with his friends and spends time with his parents.
For Inna and Yevhenii, every day together is a gift. They celebrate each positive result, support one another through difficult moments and continue moving forward as a family.
Thanks to your support, Dacha Family House provides more than accommodation. It gives families a community of support, understanding and hope during one of the most difficult periods of their lives.
P.S. Children like Yehor and their families need a home away from home close to the hospital every day. If you would like to help keep Dacha's doors open for families like Yehor's, please consider becoming a monthly donor: link.
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