Living in Ukraine, Olga’s son Ivan was only 6 months old when she noticed a problem with his eyes. Sadly, he was diagnosed with cancer of the retina in both eyes, and she said, “Chemo did not help. Doctors said it was necessary to remove both eyes to save his life.”
With medical challenges ahead, the family moved to Israel to give Ivan a better future. Olga shared, “Here in Israel, they made him prosthetic eyes, and I realized the miracle of God was that Ivan is alive. He is active and happy—like an ordinary child. People often can’t believe that he has no eyes.” She cared for Ivan and his sister at home, while her husband worked.
Yet, living near the Lebanese border, their income was affected by the war. The family needed assistance with food and groceries, and they also wanted to get special furniture to help with Ivan’s limitations. However, Olga said, “My husband doesn’t make a lot of money, but we needed furniture that wouldn’t hurt Ivan if he bumped into it.”
When Olga’s social worker contacted CBN Israel, friends like you provided the family with food and safer furniture—plus, a special gift. Ivan loved the worship music at church, and Olga wished for a piano, to develop his musical talents, but couldn’t afford it. Caring donors gave them a piano—and today, Ivan enjoys practicing on it, while coping without sight in a safely furnished home! They made Ivan’s dream come true, and Olga exclaimed, “I have never seen him so happy… This gift is a miracle—it is priceless!”
And your gift to CBN Israel can be a godsend for others living in hardship—refugees, single moms, Holocaust survivors, and terror victims. You are giving hope to so many.
As the needs in Israel soar, your support can bring hot meals, essentials, shelter, and financial aid to those who are hurting.
Please be a part of extending God’s love to the Holy Land today!
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