In 2023 the full-scale invasion made us change many plans but could not make us break the tradition. The Christmas Elves project was special this year. We were sending our presents, love, and attention to the kids who lost their parents because of the war. Most of them were children of the soldiers who died in battles. Lego sets, Barbie dolls, bikes, toy planes, and an orange plush dog – such normal presents for children in such extreme circumstances. This was very touching for us, and we thank our partner, the Children of Heroes Foundation, for making this possible.
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The cards and drawings we receive from the children stay with us and remind us of the joy we shared. You can even find some of them on display when you visit our office. For many of us, New Year and Christmas are among the brightest childhood memories, with all the surprises, dreams, and happy anticipation. So now our dream is to help the kids remember these holidays fondly many years from now, regardless of the situation. And we’ll keep working on making this dream come true!
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