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A new lifeline for Nikita and an incredible act of generosity from MMS Medical

3 Jul 2019


When 15-year-old Nikita arrived into Shannon Airport last Tuesday, it was evident to his loving host family, Sheelagh and Richard Hogan, that his care needs […]


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As World reels from the impact of ‘Chernobyl’ series, Shannon airport welcomes 120 ‘Chernobyl children’ to Ireland for Summer Rest and Recuperation

24 Jun 2019


Following the conclusion of the chilling HBO ‘Chernobyl’ TV mini-series, a very special group of 120 children from the Chernobyl affected regions of Belarus will […]


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As World reels from horrors of ‘Chernobyl’ series, Irish charity’s Cardiac Surgeons fly to Ukraine to perform life-saving surgeries on Chernobyl children

4 Jun 2019


As the gripping and tragic ‘Chernobyl’ TV mini-series draws to a close this week, a team of Irish funded paediatric cardiac surgeons have touched down […]


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Congratulations to Sasha ‘Blonde’, who has had his rights restored!

29 May 2019


CCI would like to congratulate our Honourary Ambassador, Sasha ‘Blonde’, following the news that he is to have his rights restored! Sasha’s success follows on […]


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Life-long Chernobyl activist and charity founder lauds ‘raw truth-telling’ of upcoming HBO and Sky series

7 May 2019


“I truly believe this will be a key and prestigious tv series of our age” – Adi Roche 07 May 2019:  Following her historic address […]


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CCI at centre of United Nations commemorations in New York, ahead of the debut of HBO and Skys ‘Chernobyl’ mini-series

25 Apr 2019


President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins, and Tánaiste Simon Coveney voice their support for Chernobyl victims. Chernobyl cast along with key members of the Chernobyl […]


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A historic human rights victory – Misha has had his rights restored!

18 Apr 2019


It is with great pride and joy that we share the wonderful news that Misha “The Cobbler” has had his rights restored as a result […]


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Arseniy Vaschilo and his loving mother, Katya

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“Without CCI’s nurses, I could not keep my head above water”

20 Mar 2019


“Without CCI’s nurses, I could not keep my head above water” – Katya Four-year-old Arseniy has profound brain damage from a tumour, as well as […]


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Eight years after the Fukushima Nuclear Disaster, charity warns of “generations” of victims, as it is revealed childhood thyroid cancer is on the rise in affected areas.

12 Mar 2019


Eight years after the catastrophic disaster at Fukushima, where a nuclear plant was crippled by a devastating earthquake and tsunami, lethal levels of radiation still rumbles […]


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Chernobyl survivor shares her harrowing story at gala International Women’s Day Lunch attended by Ireland’s leading media, music and sporting personalities

7 Mar 2019


“She is the embodiment of everything ‘International Women’s Day’ represents” – Adi Roche Irish stars turned out in force this afternoon for ‘Liz and Noel’s […]


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