A young charity, Belarusian Ray of Hope is run by a group who have many years experience working in Belarus.
Respite care is given to children, help is given to disabled children, monthly outings are organised for children who have been in the cancer hospital for extended periods of time.
Regular outings are organised for Belarusian children who have been in Barivliani hospital for over a year.
2007/8. 8 year old Valentina cerebral palsy child to whom we have made a long-term commitment has been again and visited the David Hart Clinic where she took her first steps. The clinic staff were delighted with the progress Valia had made; not only can she now carry her own weight on her legs she can sit herself upright, getting back up if she flops over. Her next appointment is in August; we look forward to seeing even more improvement.
Twins with Cerebral Palsy who live with their single mum in Minsk are being investigated with a view to having specialist-walking frames made for them. To make their mum’s life easier we have bought Maclaren Major special needs buggies for the girls.
Groups of children will visit the West Country for a month’s respite care this summer.

Henry Leigh     Tel: 01373 822603        http://www.chernobylchild.org