Donation: a new chance at life. Odessa is the first region where those whose hearts beat thanks to the generosity of donors gathered: recipients, their families, and medical professionals.

This is not a gathering for formal speeches. It’s a moment to meet, embrace, share heartfelt words, experience silence, and express gratitude.

Four remarkable souls. Four life-saving surgeries:

• 17-year-old Olena — liver transplant.
• 7-year-old Tikhon — heart transplant.
• 6-year-old Dmytryk and 45-year-old Alla — kidney transplants.

On this day, we remembered not only those who survived. We bowed our heads in respect to those who made these stories possible — the donors.

They were adults from Odessa, and also — one child. Her parents, filled with sorrow, were able to save others in the darkest moment of their lives. This choice is unparalleled in strength, love, and sacrifice. We are grateful. We remember. You are true heroes.