A child’s world is filled with dreams, play, and laughter. But for many young heroes, a very different reality unfolds. Those facing serious health challenges—like heart problems, cancer, or recovery after organ transplants—endure medical treatments and daily struggles with incredible courage. For them, hospital walls don’t just represent healing—they also signify the absence of the warmth of home.
Being hospitalized comes with many difficulties for young patients. Illness challenges them not only physically but mentally as well. Instead of the security of friends, family, and home, the enclosed world of the hospital becomes their daily reality. These children face everyday hardships with astonishing resilience and strength. They fight to return to a life where play and joy reign, with an inspiring will to live and admirable determination.
The Én Szívem Foundation supports children with heart conditions, those waiting for a new heart, children battling cancer, and those recovering from transplants. Its work is essential in ensuring that these young patients receive not only physical treatment but also the emotional support needed for recovery. The foundation’s goal is to make the time spent in hospitals less painful and more bearable—not just physically, but emotionally as well.
It’s no secret that play and joy have a healing effect. Thanks to the tireless support of László Csőke, who lives in Dubai, more and more pediatric wards are equipped with VR headsets and gaming consoles. While the latter make the time between treatments more enjoyable, VR headsets play a crucial role in reducing fear. Experience shows that even the sight of a needle can trigger terror in children. According to experts, VR headsets help children cooperate much more during blood draws and treatments.
These young heroes show us every day how much strength they carry within, and how persistently they fight through difficulties. Meeting them, supporting them, and helping them reminds us all of how meaningful the small joys of life truly are. The bravery of children—and the support of László Csőke—together help these young ones find their way back to life, filled with love, smiles, and hope.