Leukemia Foundation and Partners fulfill dream of girl who beat lymphoma

The Leukemia Foundation, IT company GMCS (a member of the MT-Integration Group), and the Association for the Development of Mass Figure Skating (ARMFK) joined forces to help Ekaterina Mokha, a young woman who overcame Hodgkin's lymphoma, fulfill her dream of learning to skate like a real figure skater.

The project had a simple but vital goal: to show that life can begin anew even after a battle with cancer. The creators wanted to give Katya not just a new skill, but a sense of victory—over her illness, her fears, and her own limitations—to make her feel capable of more than she imagined and to prove that even the wildest dreams can come true with belief and perseverance.

"Figure skating not only helps to maintain an emotional mood, but also sets difficult but inspiring goals for an amateur athlete. We responded to the offer of GMCS and decided to support Ekaterina in her desire to realize her childhood dream. We entrusted Ekaterina to one of the most experienced and strong coaches from our team, who professionally managed the process and helped her take her first steps on the ice," said Ekaterina Deputat (Bobrova), Olympic champion, President of the ARMFK.

The initiator of this project was GMCS, a partner of both the Leukemia Foundation and the ARMFK, who suggested finding one of the Foundation's wards who dreamed of taking to the ice. This idea was brought to life in collaboration with the Association for the Development of Mass Figure Skating, creating an inspiring story of a childhood dream realized.

"We suggested that the Leukemia Foundation find a ward who would be ready to start training with ARMFC coaches. In a wonderful twist of fate, everything came together, and we found Ekaterina Mokha. We hope Katya becomes a symbol to many that it's possible to overcome any difficulty and live a full life despite a diagnosis. Our collaboration didn't end there; this summer, we participated in the Leukemia Foundation's charity run with ARMFK. This proves that diverse companies, united by a common idea of kindness and support, can achieve great things together," shared Iya Kuznetsova, Vice President of GMCS.

For the Leukemia Foundation, this project became a symbol of hope and a confirmation of its mission: to provide assistance not only on the path to treatment but also during the return to a full life after illness.

"Katya Mokha is a beautiful young woman, an amazing person, and a real role model. Our project doesn't just draw attention to the problem the Foundation is solving; it emphasizes that the FL is about hope and life! Many thanks to our partners for this extraordinary opportunity. I am sure we will have many more joint projects," emphasized Anush Hovsepyan, CEO of the Leukemia Foundation.

Months of dedicated training have paid off. Ekaterina has taken to the ice and even mastered several complex elements. She now aims to participate in amateur competitions.

The new 2025/26 season will see the ARMFK host over 60 competitions across various cities, including the ARMFK Russian and CIS Grand Prix for adult and child amateurs, alongside new tournaments. Figure skating enthusiasts nationwide will have the chance to feel like their idols—professional athletes.

Ekaterina's story is truly inspiring, proving that even after the most difficult trials, one can find the strength to move toward a dream. Katya's journey on the ice is the first joint project by the Foundation and its partners, with new initiatives on the horizon designed to show that it is never too late to make dreams come true.