I run for the seriously ill children. Ivan Kushnir

I am an architect, a father of three. I started running recently, 5 years ago. I have an opprortumity and want to raise money for special formula for sick kids who live in the orphanage. I believe that every child, even with a complex developmental disorders, has a great potential. But in order to realize it, they need daily support and assistance - in rehabilitation, training and development.

I am an architect, a father of three. I started running recently, 5 years ago. I have an opprortumity and want to raise money for special formula for sick kids who live in the orphanage. I believe that every child, even with a complex developmental disorders, has a great potential. But in order to realize it, they need daily support and assistance - in rehabilitation, training and development.

So, it often requires much effort and money, auxiliary equipment, knowledge and everyday hard work. But sometimes you have to start with the simplest - a special diet. It is almost always necessary for children with cerebral palsy, metabolic disorders and congenital ailments. A small can of special formula adds strength and energy to children - to live, walk, socialize and learn.

In Znamyanka orphanage there are 130 children in need of special care. I run to raise funds for special nutriotion Resource Optimum for seriously ill children. I remember the first steps of a boy with cerebral palsy in this orphanage, which at the age of 8 weighed 20 pounds. He was able to do them right after an intensive course of special nutrition, which made him gain weight and strength for further rehab. This is my first marathon, and I believe that the money collected will help take first steps to more than one seriously ill child.