Nine-year-old Nastia is a talented young artist with a bright spirit and an even brighter imagination. Living with hip dysplasia, she has endured surgery and years of treatment with remarkable strength. Despite physical challenges and constant disruptions to school from power outages, her love for art has never dimmed.

Nastia dreamed of having a tablet that would allow her to take online art classes and keep creating – especially during the long stretches without electricity that have become a daily reality in Ukraine. For Nastia, art is more than a hobby. It is a refuge, a source of joy, and a way to focus on beauty even in the hardest of times.

Thanks to your generosity, that dream came true.

Here is what Nastia wanted you to know:

"Hi! My name is Nastia and I am 9 years old. I want to say a very, very BIG THANK YOU for my tablet! It makes me so happy. I never had a tablet before, but I always dreamed of having one. I love to draw and always wanted to take online classes to learn different art techniques. And now my dream has come true – I have my own tablet! WOW

At first, I was supposed to use it mostly for art classes and new creative ideas. But since we often lose power, I also use it for school when classes go offline. It is like a big book with all information. It helps me continue learning even when the electricity is gone.

Drawing helps me forget about difficult things and focus on something beautiful. With this tablet, I can study, learn new things, and make art. It makes me feel happy.

I also wanted to share my recent winter pictures. Winter here is cold, but in my drawings it is magical and bright. I hope you like them."

Your generosity gave this young girl more than a device. You gave her continuity in learning, creative expression, and a quiet but powerful sense of hope. In a season marked by uncertainty and darkness, you helped keep her light burning.

Thank you for believing in her – and in the power of small dreams.