My name is Svetlana Panaiotidi. I am a former Deputy Minister of Economy of Ukraine, mother of a son and stepmother to three daughters, and, following tradition, I want to give life to those who need it most!

Every year, about 4,000 children are born in Ukraine with congenital heart defects. For many of them, life begins with a struggle — heart implants and surgeries that could change their fate are very expensive. For the parents of these children, this becomes an insurmountable obstacle, as most of them simply cannot afford such complex procedures.

Why is this important? Children's hearts need our help because every surgery is a chance for a healthy and happy future. Thanks to endovascular surgery, children can recover faster and return to an active life without large scars and prolonged suffering. But without financial support, these surgeries remain inaccessible to many.

Why can you help?

Each of us can be part of this miracle. When we raise funds together, we are not just helping one child — we are giving hope to many families. The life of a small child should not depend on the financial capabilities of their parents. Your support can save a child's heart and give them a happy future!

My goal is to raise funds for heart implants for children at the Amosov Institute. These implants are not a luxury, they are the only chance for survival!

Why I am raising funds for implants again:

The purchase of heart implants, which can cost up to 140,000 hryvnia each, is unaffordable and a catastrophic expense for an ordinary Ukrainian family. That is why, in partnership with the Hearts of the Future charity fund, the platform has been supporting the national program “Save the Heart” for more than 12 years, which aims to unite people around the problem and provide support to children with congenital heart defects thanks to caring individuals and companies. I have been part of this project since 2016 and am doing everything I can to save more children. Thanks to my like-minded colleagues, 110 children from all over Ukraine who needed heart surgery have been saved. In the darkest times, it warms my heart to know that somewhere a healthy heart is beating, and this was made possible thanks to my caring people.

Now, during the war, it is especially important to help children who have not stopped being sick and are fighting their own battle with disease.

How can you help?

1. Donate any amount to this fund — even a small contribution brings us closer to our goal.

2. Share my fundraiser — together we can get more people involved in this good cause!

Depending on the amount raised, we will be able to save children with heart defects.

Therefore, the more I collect in the fund, the more children doctors will be able to operate on. Each of us can do something incredible. Together, we will give a chance at life to those who need it!

Thank you for your kindness and support!