\u00abChristmas Miracles Come in Many Forms\u00bb is a seasonal campaign by the Children of Heroes Charity Fund, which provides long-term, comprehensive support to children who have lost a parent or caregiver as a result of the war in Ukraine. Since 2022, the fund has grown into one of the largest dedicated initiatives of its kind, supporting more than 15,000 children across the country with humanitarian, psychological, educational and medical assistance until they reach adulthood.<\/span><\/p>\n Every winter, the fund invites its beneficiary children to share their wishes for the holiday season. Some still dream of classic presents. Others write about very different \u201cgifts\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n Volodymyr \t Vova is 14 years old. His father, a soldier, was killed while defending Kyiv in the first days of the full-scale invasion.<\/p>\n In his letter to Saint Nicholas, Vova wrote: Instead of gadgets or toys \u2014 science books. From an early age, his father taught him to read and to dream big \u2014 to explore the world and think beyond limits.<\/p>\n Vova\u2019s letter was seen by a donor who was deeply moved by the boy\u2019s story and decided to meet him in person. They talked about stars, the future, and how science can help change the world. The donor gifted Vova not only the book series, but also his first MacBook \u2014 so he would have a tool for learning, research, and dreaming.<\/p>\n Maxym<\/b> Maxym is 12. He lives in Nikopol, just five kilometers from the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant. His city has been under shelling for a long time, so he often spends weeks indoors, studying online. Many of his classmates have left, and his closest companion now is his cat, Asya.<\/span><\/p>\n When he was invited to write or draw a holiday wish letter, Maxym didn\u2019t ask for a toy, gadget, or sweets. Instead, he wrote that he would like cat food for Asya \u2013 and only then, \u00abmaybe a few treats\u00bb for himself.<\/span><\/p>\n Through the Christmas Miracles Come in Many Forms campaign, donors made sure Asya has food for many weeks, and Maxym received a small gift as well. For a boy growing up next to a frontline city, being able to care for his cat is not just a kindness. It is a way to hold on to normal life and to the simple feeling that love still matters.<\/span><\/p>\n Anastasiia<\/b> Anastasiia lives with her mother in a small town in Ukraine. Her father has been missing in action for a long time, and the family still has no news about him. They continue to hope for good news, but everyday life is a constant challenge.<\/span><\/p>\n Because of stress and anxiety, Anastasiia\u2019s health has seriously worsened. Doctors diagnosed her with a heart condition and an autoimmune thyroid disease. She has a disability and needs regular tests, check-ups, and treatment. Her mother, who also has a disability, does everything she can to make sure her daughter feels safe and cared for.<\/span><\/p>\n Anastasiia cannot attend many activities, but she loves ceramics and modelling clay \u2013 it helps her calm down and feel like a child again. This summer she was able to go to camp for the first time, and it became a rare bright memory for both of them.<\/span><\/p>\n In her holiday wish letter, Anastasiia didn\u2019t ask for a big surprise. She wrote that she would like \u00abhealthy sweets\u00bb, because she is not allowed to eat ordinary candy \u2013 and she wanted to feel like other children for once.<\/span><\/p>\n Through the campaign, she received special sweets she can safely enjoy, as well as a small toy. That package brought a smile back to their home. For a family that has been through so much, it was a reminder that they are not forgotten \u2013 and that there is still room for joy.<\/span><\/p>\n Nicole <\/b> Nicole is a first-grader who now lives with her mother in Dnipro. She is a very creative child: she loves hip-hop classes, enjoys drawing, and is happiest when she can make something with her own hands.<\/span><\/p>\n When she was four, Nicole\u2019s father went missing in the war and never returned. Since then, her mother has been raising her alone, doing everything she can to keep her daughter safe and help her grow, even as they move between rented homes and juggle work and daily worries.<\/span><\/p>\n This year, when Nicole wrote her holiday wish letter, she didn\u2019t ask for something expensive. She dreamed of a bracelet-making kit \u2013 to create her own small pieces of beauty \u2013 and a night projector, so that her room would be filled with soft, comforting \u00abstars\u00bb before she fell asleep.<\/span><\/p>\n Through the Christmas Miracles Come in Many Forms campaign, Nicole received exactly these gifts. Now evenings mean beads, colorful strings and a sky of moving lights on her walls \u2013 and, most importantly, the feeling that her dreams matter and that someone, somewhere, is thinking about her future<\/span><\/p>\n Denys<\/b> Denys lives with his mother and little sister in the Kharkiv region. His father was killed in 2022, and his mum has been raising the children on her own ever since. The Children of Heroes Charity Fund has been supporting the family through this loss and helping them rebuild everyday life.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n\u201cI want to understand how the Universe works.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/eba.com.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Children_of_Heros_1_18122025.png\")
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\n\u201cI dream of a series of books by Stephen Hawking. I want to understand how the Universe works.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n
\n<\/b>The boy who wished for food for his cat<\/b><\/p>\n\t![](\"https:\/\/eba.com.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Children_of_Heros_2_18122025.png\")
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\n<\/b>The girl who wished for sweets she was allowed to eat<\/b><\/p>\n\t![](\"https:\/\/eba.com.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Children_of_Heros_4_18122025.png\")
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\n<\/b>The girl who wished for light and color<\/b><\/p>\n\t![](\"https:\/\/eba.com.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Children_of_Heros_5_18122025.png\")
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\n<\/b>The boy who found safety in a soft toy<\/b><\/p>\n\t![](\"https:\/\/eba.com.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Children_of_Heros_3_18122025-e1766047571415.png\")
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