Cancer Kids Ukraine

Bogdan Shevchenko passed away on July 14. He left for good. He left for a place where there is no pain or suffering. He has completed a journey that was too hard for a boy of his age. I talked to his mother yesterday. She said, “I understand everything. But it’s my child and my heart doesn’t want to let him go.” Nobody wanted to let Bogdan go. Everyone was waiting for a Miracle. Everyone believed he would get better. Everyone prayed… Ten days ago I saw Bogdan off. He was going home with his parents. They were planning to go Pochaev Lavra. They never made it there. Bogdan was in a bad mood and didn’t even want to talk to me. But before leaving, he gave me a smile and waived his hand. He was so good-looking at that moment! That’s how I want to remember him: smiling and waiving goodbye. That’s how I would like you to remember him: a teenager with a trace of sadness in his eyes and a unique smile.

From the archives

Bogdan Shevchenko, DOB September 20, 1993, alveolar sarcoma of the left forearm

Bogdan has a relapse of the alveolar sarcoma of the forearm and relapse of the cicatrix sarcoma. He also has metastasis in his lungs. Before the doctors pronounced a sentence – “relapse” – Bogdan underwent a very extensive and exhausting treatment, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and surgeries. Now he has to start everything all over again. This time, Bogdan was prescribed very expensive medications, which his family is unable to buy. His parents have already spent all their savings. Bogdan likes studying, singing. He is a very cheerful and optimistic guy. Please, help him.