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Flora, 15 years young from Karabakh

“I am Flora, and I have been receiving chemotherapy treatment at the children’s haematology hospital since January for Leukaemia. I like the playing room a lot, because that is where I relax and forget about my problems. The most exciting thing for me however was the summer excursion.

Together, with the children from Arabkir Medical Centre, our teachers Ani, Lena, Karinee and Rouzanna, we went to the town of Arzni. I believe it was one of the most fabulous places of Armenia.

Some of the teachers were familiar with Arzni, and told us about it. It seemed to me that the beautiful nature and wonderful water made us feel healthier. Some children even swam! It was a great day.

The following week we had an excursion to Ashtarak Canyon. This time we went with the teachers Ani and Shushan. Some parents were even allowed to come along. In Ashtarak we also had a wonderful time. While walking we encountered a waterfall and a hill that looked like it was a desert. We caught some fish and put them in the aquarium made by our drawing teacher Harutune. I will never forget those days and I hope that such excursions will be organised for us every summer.”

Flora is not with us anymore, and lost her battle with Leukaemia 4 months after the last excursion. She left us in an untimely manner leaving us with wonderful memories and stories of her adventures that filled her up with light when she would talk about them as she lay in bed unwell, all the way to the last days of her life.

If you would like to sponsor any excursions for the children, the average out of city cost is $15.00 USD per child, or inner city excursion is $4.00 USD per child.