On the eve of the New Year holidays, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with 17-year-old Vasyl Kovach, a native of the village of Solotvino in Zakarpattia region. The young man dreamed of being photographed with the head of state after overcoming a serious cancer.
The young man began treatment in Lviv in early 2021. At the end of July, due to an aggressive form of the disease, Vasyl had to undergo bone marrow transplantation. His eight-year-old sister became a donor for him.
Now, the guy continues treatment, but as an outpatient. He dreamed of recovering and taking pictures with the President of Ukraine.
Addressing Vasyl, Zelenskyy said: "Health is the most important thing. I wish you to overcome all challenges and become a winner. And the dream of taking a photo with the President is easy to realize. It's a pleasure to meet you."
The head of state said that the young man was born in a picturesque region with a unique climate, and asked Vasyl about his plans for the future.
Zelenskyy presented a watch to the boy as a souvenir.
The President also expressed a wish that the citizens of Ukraine would be more willing to become bone marrow donors, so that there would be more stories of victory over the severe illness in our country.