RestartU’s First Fundraiser at the Danish Residence (2015)
Our very first RestartU fundraiser set the tone for years to come, bringing together culture, diplomacy, and compassion.
On June 25, 2015, Rotary Club Moscow International hosted its first-ever RestartU charity evening under the patronage of H.E. Thomas Winkler, Ambassador of Denmark to the Russian Federation. The event, held at the Danish residence, was dedicated to supporting children with severe congenital disorders in partnership with Prof. Natalia Belova and her Center for Congenital Disorders.
A Powerful Beginning
This inaugural evening brought together donors, diplomats, and artists in support of children with limited mobility. Contributions came from both private individuals and Danish and Russian companies, including R82, which donated special verticalization equipment, and LEGO, which gifted constructor boxes to children aged 6–15.
The entertainment program featured the Bolshoy Theatre corps de ballet, the Kremlin Orchestra led by Yuri Bashmet, and a lively charity auction hosted by beloved public figures Tatiana Lazareva and Michail Shatz, who also personally support the Center.
Success Report
Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, we were able to purchase tailor-made medical equipment for 5 children from across Russia, with a total value of 866,021 RUB.
Supported Children
Shpady Ksenia (Voronezh)
Bambino Panthera active chair (179,118 RUB)
Crocodile #2 walker (81,775 RUB)Shaydurova Katerina (Kungur, Primorsky Krai)
Panthera S2 short active chair (222,497 RUB)Aleksanova Anna (Moscow)
Crocodile #1 walker (96,844 RUB)Koterev Danila (Chekhov, Moscow Region)
Mustang/Bronco #1 (113,515 RUB)Dashieva Margarita (Kazan)
Bambino active chair (172,272 RUB)
Whatever Rotary may mean to us, to the world it will be known by the results it achieves.