Annual Report 2009

2009 is coming to an end. In spite of the economical crisis and other difficulties, this year turned out to be very fruitful for Zaporuka. We understood that there are no such economical problems that prevent people from helping those who are in need. 

Thank to the common efforts in 2009 we have opened the Center for children affected by cancer “Smile”. There seven families with ill children live on a regular basis and the patients of the paediatric department of the Institute of Cancer come to spend their free time every day. 
We have started a new project “Let’s Anticipate the Trouble”, the main aim of which is to raise the oncological awareness both among paediatricians and among parents.  

For the National Institute of Cancer we have purchased the morphological microscope Nikon, the price of which is 15 000 euro and the camera to equip the microscope providing the FISH method tumor genetic diagnostics, the price of which is 17 000 euro. This equipment must help in making a correct diagnosis and choosing a right protocol of treatment.

For the operation room and intensive care wards at the Paediatric Neurosurgical Clinic we have purchased pulse oximeters, aspirators, an intensive care unit, an artificial respiration apparatus, a vital functions monitor, a coagulator, additional accessories to the neuro drill, operation lamps, furniture and air conditioning, the total sum is 35 000 euro. 

For the Paediatric Neurosurgical Clinic bed for newborns and teenagers have been purchased, the price is 5 000 euro.  

At the Institute of Cancer we have renovated and equipped the psychologists’ room.

We have helped 58 low income families purchasing them medicines worth 15 000 euro.

We have given the patients of the National Institute of Cancer and the Paediatric Neurosurgical Clinic medicines worth 6 000 euro.

The patients of the padientic department of the Institute of Cancer have been given medical consumable goods (syringes, infusion lines, catheters, bandages, masks, extensions, plasters, shoe covers) worth 16 800 euro.

Ill children of the Paediatric Neurosurgical Clinic have also received medical consumable goods, that is: endotracheal tubes, blood transfusion and infusion systems, tracheostomas, suture material worth 9 600 euro in total.

We have provided the following services:
psychological consultations– 1152 hours;
activities with animators– 720 hours;
lessons with the teacher– 576 hours;
the physiotherapist’s services  – 384 hours.