Children of Chernobyl (WARNING: Graphic)

Please note: this video contains graphic images.

April 26, 2011 UPDATE:

It's hard to imagine April 26, 2011 will mark the 25th anniversary of this tragedy. Dr. Novick and his ICHF staff continue their inspirational work here and around the world.

I'm asking folks to share this video with those unaware of how the accident continues to impact lives today...and to please consider making a donation. A typical ICHF medical mission costs $40,000 and continued funding is vital.

More info can be found at the ICHF's website (www.babyheart.org).
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Over two decades on, here's a depiction of what some people are doing to help those most vulnerable to one of mankind's most disturbing tragedies - the Chernobyl Nuclear Power accident.

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[MultiMikko1234]

What happend to the chopper?

[HOLadd3]

@MultiMikko1234 It clipped an overhead crane.

[wasabibubble]

When Does Russians Yelled "Go Closer" on chopper they were KGB Agents

[HOLadd3]

@wasabibubble Umm...doubtful. They were, however, receiving lethal doses of X-ray radiation without knowing it. They were probably dead within 2 or 3 days.

[donnad23]

this is exactly why i am premed graduating next year and going to medical school. i REALLY want to help victims of all disasters, those less fortunate and make shelters for men, women and children to better themselves and to get an education. i never want kids in this world because it is just so evil! i knew from a very young age this was my calling and im so glad soo i will be able to help those people for free

[soocl0se]

"Thanks for the American people" now that's something you dont hear much.

[1dogeez]

and your welcome i hope we can do more to help you

[VCAIPS]

gmod!!!

[carmentje009]

Amazing doctor!!! Respect for that man!!

[MyChemicalBromance]

@brookengrace Japan won't be nearly as bad. The didn't even build containment for the Chernobyl core. There was functionally nothing blocking the fissile from the outside world. Japan's reactor had containment, and the radiation lost was significantly less. It's still bad, but it's several orders of magnitude less than Chernobyl bad.

[GenevievesVindicated]

@JuliusIsMe Well, you must understand that the Ukraine is not a wealthy country. The Ukraine got it's independence in 1991, it was a brand new country, broke, and dealing with a crisis they inherited from the USSR. To buy things you must have money. Hence the Ukraine relying on foreign help. The entire country is suffering, their lifespans are shortening, their health is in shambles, their economy is drained. Imagine living 20 years less than your parents? That's their reality.

[digigirl986]

Wow! This happened when I was just a baby! I was only two weeks old when this happened!

[donttalkshizzle]

the price of greed

[Shycreator]

What happened? A core meltdown explosion, or Ukraine ducking up the place with nukes?

[FoxOnTheRoxxx]

give that doctor a fkin medal