We are very grateful

   To our volunteers, who, at various stages of our programme, have been with us heartily helping the “Vigor” society’s members    Open

So, our big thanks go to:

Lyudmila Lozovskaya, president of SIA «RenessanceS»

(2003 – 2010)

– For her initiative to create the “Vigor” public organization and legal support in the company’s registration;

– For the introduction of techniques such as sensory motor correction into our rehabilitation programme;

– For carrying out charity activities, which helped to raise the amount to pay for therapeutic procedures for 15 patients;

– For popularizing our rehabilitation programme for stroke survivors in media and getting that information to the general public;

– For providing the “Vigor” society with the premises, venues for running the various rehabilitation programmes;

For organizing Ceramics courses.

 International Higher School of Practical Psychology (Riga, Latvia)

(2003 – 2016)

– For a strong background for practical psychologists who are also volunteers of our Society. At different times 32 students and graduates of the IHSPP have worked as volunteers. Nowadays, 8 people participate in our work.

– For joint research work. On the basis of IHSPP, the following works are defended:

  • Bachelor’s thesis “Image of the Sick Person and Ideas for helping the Most Sick and their Relatives in the Rehabilitation of People Who have Had a Stroke” by Vadim Levikin (2008);
  • Qualification work “Development of the Ability to Receive Sensual Pleasure in Everyday Life” by Irina Trigubyuk (2009);
  • Master’s thesis on the subject “Specifics of Time Perspective of People Who have Had a Stroke” by Neonila Brusova (2010);

  • Master’s thesis “Personal Sense of Responsibility for the Health before a Disease and during Rehabilitation” by Alla Lapshevskaya (2015);

  • Master’s thesis “Personal Activity of the People ho Had a Stroke before a Disease and during Rehabilitation” by Irina Trigubyuk (2016).

  Andrey Kuznetsov, director of “Simourg” Company

(since year 2003)

– For creating the “Vigor” society website and providing it’s technical support;
– For the development and introduction of the computer coordination system for “Vigor” society’s rehabilitation programme;

– For supplying the “Vigor” members with personal computers (in year 2013 and 2014).

  Sergei Stepanov, designer

(2006 year)

– For creating the ”Vigor” society’s logo and taking part in website’s layout’s build up.

  Welfare Department of Riga City Council

(since year 2007)

– For the opportunity to use the premises for the “Vigor” society’s various rehabilitation programmes;
– For financing the booklets’ publication (2008);  Оpen

– For financing a trip to the Munchausen museum in Dunte (2008);   Оpen

– For arranging Daugava river cruise on board the  «Libava» ship as a celebration of  the 5th anniversary of “Vigor” (2011);   Оpen

– For co-financing the publication of ‘Vigor’ society’s information booklets (2011);

Оpen  Оpen

– For co-financing expenses on visiting various cultural activities (for people with functional disorders, seniors, stroke survivors) (2011-2012);

– For funding the trips to “Vigoriada” Olympics venue (2011-2012 g);  Оpen

– For financing the premises’ rental for club’s meetings to celebrate New Year (2011-2012);  Оpen

– For financing the Tervete trip (2012).

 Aija Krastina, the head of the Ziemelu branch of Riga Social Services, Dace Danche, Lilita Kobiaka, project manager

(since 2007)

For always giving us a hand by supplying the premises to make our creative plans come to fruition.

  Alexander Anzulevich, the Headmaster of the 72th Riga school

(2005-2009)

– For the organizing the regular swimming pool sessions.

  Sergey Ovchinnikov, managing director of “Osa Plus” Company, Natalia Pirogova, Marketing Director

 (2005)

– For providing the premises for club’s activities.

  Natalia Kubasova, the Headmistress of the Riga 15th secondary school

(2005-2006)

– For providing the premises for club’s activities.

  Victor Elkin, director of “Edelweiss” psychological centre

(2006-2007)

– For providing the premises for club’s activities.

 Inara Ulmane, Rudzite Danovska,the director of Riga Social Service “Abelzieds” Day center

(since 2009)

– For arranging the glass painting courses, physical culture classes, computer courses, English language classes;

– For giving the opportunity to use their office premises for our workshops (since 2010).

  Herman Braun Foundation, its director – Inna Davidova and its manager – Lyudmila Torchinskaya

(since 2006)

– For the invitation to visit concerts of classical and contemporary music;

– For awarding the ‘Vigor Member of the Year’ nominee with a gift card to visit a series of concerts (2014).

  Ivars Balodis, director of ”Apeirons”- the Association for People with Disability and for their friends

(since 2006)

– For arranging various courses.

Tatyana Favorskaya, the chair of the Russian Society in Latvia

(since 2008)

– For invitations to various cultural events.

Alexander Baranov, ‘Arnika’ Foundation Director

(2008)

– For carrying out an action “Low cost training computer”

  Ramona Mironova, kennel’s owner

(2009)

– For organizing and running the Canistherapy classes.

  Jan Lavrentiev, the chairman of “Cat’s Meow” cats’ club, Eleanor and Anatoly Grigoriev

(2010-2011)

For giving the opportunity to interact with animals during exhibitions and club meetings.

  Senior pupils of Riga 40th Secondary school: Margarita Tretyakova, Ksenia Udovenko, Dmitry Bubino, Nadezhda Zutte, Daniel Koren

(2009)

– For running the “patronage” concerts, meetings of the themed club “5 minutes of fame” etc.

  N. Ozolina, Chairman of “Laima” AS

(2009)

– For organization of complimentary trips to “Laima” factory.

 Zane Liepina, the assistant at the Ergotherapy Academic School Rehabilitation department of Riga University named after P Stradins and students of educational programme “Ergotherapy”- Linda Antonova, Ilze Ibragimova, Aelita Itsak, Catherine Roy, Olga Matyushenok, Olga Zhibure

(2010)

– For running ergotherapy practical classes and provision of advisory handbooks for stroke survivors.

 Elena Logacheva, Director of «Blagovest turserviss» company

(2010)

– For arranging Sigulda town excursions.

Тatiana Myslevich, Latvian Radio 4 – Dome Square reporter

– For documentary series about the life of “Vigor”.

 Ekaterina Semenova, Director of the company «MULTILINES»

– For supplying a coach for Sigulda sightseeing (2010);

For supplying a coach for seaside trip and holding “Vigoriada” sport festival (2011).

 Montessori teacher Angelica Odinets

(2011)

– For the opportunity to work with developing teaching and learning materials in the Montessori office.

  Alexei Tretyakov

(since 2011)

For helping “Vigor” members by ensuring technical support for club’s personal computers.

 Olga Maltseva, director of SIA «Dammara»

– For arranging an excursion to Koknese (2011);

– For arranging an excursion to Tervete (2012);

– For arranging an excursion to Cesis District (2013);

– For arranging an excursion to Kurzeme (2014);

– For arranging an excursion to Salacgriva (2016).

  Latvian Community Initiatives Foundation, Boris and Inara Teterev Foundation

(2011)

– For funding the computers’ purchase to make it possible for people with functional disorders, senior people, stroke survivors to learn how to use the social network;   Оpen

– For financing the publication of “Vigor” Society information;

Оpen

Оpen

– For funding the various cultural events (for people with functional disorders, seniors, stroke survivors).

 Latvian Railway – LDz

 (2011)

– For funding the purchase of medical supplies for “Vigor” members. 

 Liene Denisyuk, RSU Master student

 (2013)

– For carrying out serious of musical classes.

  Inara Kaleja, RSU teacher, audio logopedist, the Medical Practice Director

(2013)

For running by students the individual speech therapy sessions for “Vigor” members.

 Vitaly Jermolaev, an artist, and Alexandr Jermolaev, manager

(2013)

– For providing the opportunity to visit the gallery TEMPLIS without a charge.

 Larissa Sumbaev, RSEEBA lecturer

(2013 – 2015)

– For arranging series of topical-literary and historical excursions around Riga.

 Martins Sirmais, Erics Dreibants, Janis Sprogis and team

(2013 – 2014)

– For the opportunity to visit the Creative FUTURE FOODS WORKSHOP and to enjoy the lunch;

For presenting the prize for ‘the ‘Vigor’ MEMBER OF THE YEAR 2013′ (dinner for two).

 Elena Belevich

(2014)

For holding a charity event on “Facebook” website for raising funds to arrange the festive ‘Vigor’ members photo session.

  Anastasia Jurkiewich, Psychologist, IHSPP Master student

(2014)

For supplying fabrics for “Vigor” members crafts’ classes.

 Asja Sirova, DesArts Studio’s photographer

(2014)

For arranging festive photoshoots for “Vigor” society’s birthday anniversary.

 Elena Khoroshkina, psychologist and artist

(2014)

For donating her painting to be the prize for the nominee “Vigor ‘Member of the Year”.

 Igor Zibrak, Wine Way restaurant’s owner

(2014)

For a gift card (dinner for 2 persons) to be a prize for nominee “The Vigor’ Member of The Year ”.

Julija Rastorgujeva, professional translator

For canvas for drawing, set of acrylic paints and brushes as a prize for nominee “The Vigor Member of the Year” (2014);

For the gift cards as a prize for nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year” (2015 – 2016);

– For the website’s materials’ translation into English (from 2015).

 Elena Kaftaylova, Art-gallery ‘Avec Elize’ owner

(2014)

For the gift card as a prize for nominee ”The ‘Vigor ‘Member of The Year” to attend painter V.Loloyan’s master classes.

 Margarita Goryacheva, psychologist

(since 2015)

For running the classes of glass psychotherapy.

Ilona Roya, member of the board of “Vilori” Ltd

(2015)

– for arranging the decoupage classes.

 Gunta Meilande, podologist

(2015)

For providing two gift certificates for medical pedicures as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”.

 Alina Rastorgujeva

(2015)

For production of three candy fir-trees as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”.

 “Lattelecom” Ltd

(2015)

For providing two tablets as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”.

NRC “Vaivari”

(2015)

For providing two semi-annual subscriptions for visits to the pool as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”.

 Nadezhda Baranovska, professional translator

(from 2015 up to now)

– For the website’s materials’ translation into English.

 Olga Popeiko and psychological centre “Aikido”

(2015)

For congratulations and gifts for Vigor members for New Year Celebrations.

UnimarineSPA

(2015)

For the gift for Vigor – SPA visits.

HELPplus.lv

(2015)

For the gift for Vigor – SPA visits.

Dace Shostaka, Zhanna Daragane, lecturers of the “Translation and Interpreting” programme at the Baltic International Academy

Helen Gilks (Bristol, United Kingdom), editor

 – For the website’s materials’ translation into English

(from 2015 up to now)

Students of “Translation and Interpreting” programme at Baltic International Academy: Daniela Frolova, Karina Yanchenko, Marija Tkachukova, Daria Jagdzhiyanca, Elina Vinogradova, Daria Shemiakina, Julija Kalejnikova, Jekaterina Lavrentjeva, Anastasia Kurnyavko, Layma Shtulberga, Tatjana Segejeva, Alla Sergejeva, Anna Merlinga, Laima Nalimova, Marina Ovsjannikova, , Dmitrijs Maslobojevs, Vladimir Maksimov, Olga Nebrat

Students of South Kazakhstan State Pedagogical Institute (Shymkent, Kazakhstan): Bazarbek Yerbol, Askar Aidana, Baigazy Saltanat

– For the website’s materials’ translation into English.

(2015 – 2016)

Students ofTranslation and Interpretingprogramme at Baltic International Academy: Jelena Slepova, Natalja Serafina, Anna Lizunova, Veronika Krasovska, Veronika Malinovska, Karina Shushpanova, Elizabete Strazdina, Jekaterina Sitika, Aleksandrs Dergousovs, Marek Vrtel, Anna Pashkova, Jekaterina Kirsanova, Alise Golovnjova, Daniil Danileiko, Madara Ozolina, Alona Putjatina, Marina Janushkina, Lubova Sochenko, Jelena Starozhevska, Alina Androsova, Aiga Chernauska, Valentina Pavluka, Anna Bakasejeva

 – For the website’s materials’ translation into English

(2016 — 2017)

Tamara Zhitkevitch, psychologist and psychotherapist

 – For welfare assistance to Vigor

(2017)

Restaurant chain “Double Coffee”

 – For providing gift cards as a prize the for nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”

(2016)

Gunta Meilande

 – For providing gift cards as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”

(2016)

Elena Kaftaylova, Natalia Tasteven-Rabinovich, Olga Jefimova

 – For gifts to Vigor – authors paintings

(2016)

Students ofTranslation and Interpretingprogramme at Baltic International Academy: Dombrovskis Valērijs, Furmanova Sabīne, Petruka Jūlija, Stolbovaia Elena, Evija Melece, Stankeviča Viktorija, Emre Goktas, Inna Zaļlapa

For the website’s materials’ translation into English

(2017 — 2018)

Students ofTranslation and Interpretingprogramme at Baltic International Academy: Malakhova Maria, Riekstiņš Edgars, Stankovska Darja, Boiko Maria, Petrov Nikita, Jekaterina Bērtule, Irina Naumova, Kikabidze Ruslans, Didenko Svetlana, Olishevskiy Miroslav

For the website’s materials’ translation into English

(2018 — 2019)


 

We are very grateful

   To our volunteers, who, at various stages of our programme, have been with us heartily helping the “Vigor” society’s members    Open

So, our big thanks go to:

Lyudmila Lozovskaya, president of SIA «RenessanceS»

(2003 – 2010)

– For her initiative to create the “Vigor” public organization and legal support in the company’s registration;

– For the introduction of techniques such as sensory motor correction into our rehabilitation programme;

– For carrying out charity activities, which helped to raise the amount to pay for therapeutic procedures for 15 patients;

– For popularizing our rehabilitation programme for stroke survivors in media and getting that information to the general public;

– For providing the “Vigor” society with the premises, venues for running the various rehabilitation programmes;

For organizing Ceramics courses.

 International Higher School of Practical Psychology (Riga, Latvia)

(2003 – 2016)

– For a strong background for practical psychologists who are also volunteers of our Society. At different times 32 students and graduates of the IHSPP have worked as volunteers. Nowadays, 8 people participate in our work.

– For joint research work. On the basis of IHSPP, the following works are defended:

  • Bachelor’s thesis “Image of the Sick Person and Ideas for helping the Most Sick and their Relatives in the Rehabilitation of People Who have Had a Stroke” by Vadim Levikin (2008);
  • Qualification work “Development of the Ability to Receive Sensual Pleasure in Everyday Life” by Irina Trigubyuk (2009);
  • Master’s thesis on the subject “Specifics of Time Perspective of People Who have Had a Stroke” by Neonila Brusova (2010);

  • Master’s thesis “Personal Sense of Responsibility for the Health before a Disease and during Rehabilitation” by Alla Lapshevskaya (2015);

  • Master’s thesis “Personal Activity of the People ho Had a Stroke before a Disease and during Rehabilitation” by Irina Trigubyuk (2016).

  Andrey Kuznetsov, director of “Simourg” Company

(since year 2003)

– For creating the “Vigor” society website and providing it’s technical support;
– For the development and introduction of the computer coordination system for “Vigor” society’s rehabilitation programme;

– For supplying the “Vigor” members with personal computers (in year 2013 and 2014).

  Sergei Stepanov, designer

(2006 year)

– For creating the ”Vigor” society’s logo and taking part in website’s layout’s build up.

  Welfare Department of Riga City Council

(since year 2007)

– For the opportunity to use the premises for the “Vigor” society’s various rehabilitation programmes;
– For financing the booklets’ publication (2008);  Оpen

– For financing a trip to the Munchausen museum in Dunte (2008);   Оpen

– For arranging Daugava river cruise on board the  «Libava» ship as a celebration of  the 5th anniversary of “Vigor” (2011);   Оpen

– For co-financing the publication of ‘Vigor’ society’s information booklets (2011);

Оpen  Оpen

– For co-financing expenses on visiting various cultural activities (for people with functional disorders, seniors, stroke survivors) (2011-2012);

– For funding the trips to “Vigoriada” Olympics venue (2011-2012 g);  Оpen

– For financing the premises’ rental for club’s meetings to celebrate New Year (2011-2012);  Оpen

– For financing the Tervete trip (2012).

 Aija Krastina, the head of the Ziemelu branch of Riga Social Services, Dace Danche, Lilita Kobiaka, project manager

(since 2007)

For always giving us a hand by supplying the premises to make our creative plans come to fruition.

  Alexander Anzulevich, the Headmaster of the 72th Riga school

(2005-2009)

– For the organizing the regular swimming pool sessions.

  Sergey Ovchinnikov, managing director of “Osa Plus” Company, Natalia Pirogova, Marketing Director

 (2005)

– For providing the premises for club’s activities.

  Natalia Kubasova, the Headmistress of the Riga 15th secondary school

(2005-2006)

– For providing the premises for club’s activities.

  Victor Elkin, director of “Edelweiss” psychological centre

(2006-2007)

– For providing the premises for club’s activities.

 Inara Ulmane, Rudzite Danovska,the director of Riga Social Service “Abelzieds” Day center

(since 2009)

– For arranging the glass painting courses, physical culture classes, computer courses, English language classes;

– For giving the opportunity to use their office premises for our workshops (since 2010).

  Herman Braun Foundation, its director – Inna Davidova and its manager – Lyudmila Torchinskaya

(since 2006)

– For the invitation to visit concerts of classical and contemporary music;

– For awarding the ‘Vigor Member of the Year’ nominee with a gift card to visit a series of concerts (2014).

  Ivars Balodis, director of ”Apeirons”- the Association for People with Disability and for their friends

(since 2006)

– For arranging various courses.

Tatyana Favorskaya, the chair of the Russian Society in Latvia

(since 2008)

– For invitations to various cultural events.

Alexander Baranov, ‘Arnika’ Foundation Director

(2008)

– For carrying out an action “Low cost training computer”

  Ramona Mironova, kennel’s owner

(2009)

– For organizing and running the Canistherapy classes.

  Jan Lavrentiev, the chairman of “Cat’s Meow” cats’ club, Eleanor and Anatoly Grigoriev

(2010-2011)

For giving the opportunity to interact with animals during exhibitions and club meetings.

  Senior pupils of Riga 40th Secondary school: Margarita Tretyakova, Ksenia Udovenko, Dmitry Bubino, Nadezhda Zutte, Daniel Koren

(2009)

– For running the “patronage” concerts, meetings of the themed club “5 minutes of fame” etc.

  N. Ozolina, Chairman of “Laima” AS

(2009)

– For organization of complimentary trips to “Laima” factory.

 Zane Liepina, the assistant at the Ergotherapy Academic School Rehabilitation department of Riga University named after P Stradins and students of educational programme “Ergotherapy”- Linda Antonova, Ilze Ibragimova, Aelita Itsak, Catherine Roy, Olga Matyushenok, Olga Zhibure

(2010)

– For running ergotherapy practical classes and provision of advisory handbooks for stroke survivors.

 Elena Logacheva, Director of «Blagovest turserviss» company

(2010)

– For arranging Sigulda town excursions.

Тatiana Myslevich, Latvian Radio 4 – Dome Square reporter

– For documentary series about the life of “Vigor”.

 Ekaterina Semenova, Director of the company «MULTILINES»

– For supplying a coach for Sigulda sightseeing (2010);

For supplying a coach for seaside trip and holding “Vigoriada” sport festival (2011).

 Montessori teacher Angelica Odinets

(2011)

– For the opportunity to work with developing teaching and learning materials in the Montessori office.

  Alexei Tretyakov

(since 2011)

For helping “Vigor” members by ensuring technical support for club’s personal computers.

 Olga Maltseva, director of SIA «Dammara»

– For arranging an excursion to Koknese (2011);

– For arranging an excursion to Tervete (2012);

– For arranging an excursion to Cesis District (2013);

– For arranging an excursion to Kurzeme (2014);

– For arranging an excursion to Salacgriva (2016).

  Latvian Community Initiatives Foundation, Boris and Inara Teterev Foundation

(2011)

– For funding the computers’ purchase to make it possible for people with functional disorders, senior people, stroke survivors to learn how to use the social network;   Оpen

– For financing the publication of “Vigor” Society information;

Оpen

Оpen

– For funding the various cultural events (for people with functional disorders, seniors, stroke survivors).

 Latvian Railway – LDz

 (2011)

– For funding the purchase of medical supplies for “Vigor” members. 

 Liene Denisyuk, RSU Master student

 (2013)

– For carrying out serious of musical classes.

  Inara Kaleja, RSU teacher, audio logopedist, the Medical Practice Director

(2013)

For running by students the individual speech therapy sessions for “Vigor” members.

 Vitaly Jermolaev, an artist, and Alexandr Jermolaev, manager

(2013)

– For providing the opportunity to visit the gallery TEMPLIS without a charge.

 Larissa Sumbaev, RSEEBA lecturer

(2013 – 2015)

– For arranging series of topical-literary and historical excursions around Riga.

 Martins Sirmais, Erics Dreibants, Janis Sprogis and team

(2013 – 2014)

– For the opportunity to visit the Creative FUTURE FOODS WORKSHOP and to enjoy the lunch;

For presenting the prize for ‘the ‘Vigor’ MEMBER OF THE YEAR 2013′ (dinner for two).

 Elena Belevich

(2014)

For holding a charity event on “Facebook” website for raising funds to arrange the festive ‘Vigor’ members photo session.

  Anastasia Jurkiewich, Psychologist, IHSPP Master student

(2014)

For supplying fabrics for “Vigor” members crafts’ classes.

 Asja Sirova, DesArts Studio’s photographer

(2014)

For arranging festive photoshoots for “Vigor” society’s birthday anniversary.

 Elena Khoroshkina, psychologist and artist

(2014)

For donating her painting to be the prize for the nominee “Vigor ‘Member of the Year”.

 Igor Zibrak, Wine Way restaurant’s owner

(2014)

For a gift card (dinner for 2 persons) to be a prize for nominee “The Vigor’ Member of The Year ”.

Julija Rastorgujeva, professional translator

For canvas for drawing, set of acrylic paints and brushes as a prize for nominee “The Vigor Member of the Year” (2014);

For the gift cards as a prize for nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year” (2015 – 2016);

– For the website’s materials’ translation into English (from 2015).

 Elena Kaftaylova, Art-gallery ‘Avec Elize’ owner

(2014)

For the gift card as a prize for nominee ”The ‘Vigor ‘Member of The Year” to attend painter V.Loloyan’s master classes.

 Margarita Goryacheva, psychologist

(since 2015)

For running the classes of glass psychotherapy.

Ilona Roya, member of the board of “Vilori” Ltd

(2015)

– for arranging the decoupage classes.

 Gunta Meilande, podologist

(2015)

For providing two gift certificates for medical pedicures as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”.

 Alina Rastorgujeva

(2015)

For production of three candy fir-trees as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”.

 “Lattelecom” Ltd

(2015)

For providing two tablets as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”.

NRC “Vaivari”

(2015)

For providing two semi-annual subscriptions for visits to the pool as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”.

 Nadezhda Baranovska, professional translator

(from 2015 up to now)

– For the website’s materials’ translation into English.

 Olga Popeiko and psychological centre “Aikido”

(2015)

For congratulations and gifts for Vigor members for New Year Celebrations.

UnimarineSPA

(2015)

For the gift for Vigor – SPA visits.

HELPplus.lv

(2015)

For the gift for Vigor – SPA visits.

Dace Shostaka, Zhanna Daragane, lecturers of the “Translation and Interpreting” programme at the Baltic International Academy

Helen Gilks (Bristol, United Kingdom), editor

 – For the website’s materials’ translation into English

(from 2015 up to now)

Students of “Translation and Interpreting” programme at Baltic International Academy: Daniela Frolova, Karina Yanchenko, Marija Tkachukova, Daria Jagdzhiyanca, Elina Vinogradova, Daria Shemiakina, Julija Kalejnikova, Jekaterina Lavrentjeva, Anastasia Kurnyavko, Layma Shtulberga, Tatjana Segejeva, Alla Sergejeva, Anna Merlinga, Laima Nalimova, Marina Ovsjannikova, , Dmitrijs Maslobojevs, Vladimir Maksimov, Olga Nebrat

Students of South Kazakhstan State Pedagogical Institute (Shymkent, Kazakhstan): Bazarbek Yerbol, Askar Aidana, Baigazy Saltanat

– For the website’s materials’ translation into English.

(2015 – 2016)

Students ofTranslation and Interpretingprogramme at Baltic International Academy: Jelena Slepova, Natalja Serafina, Anna Lizunova, Veronika Krasovska, Veronika Malinovska, Karina Shushpanova, Elizabete Strazdina, Jekaterina Sitika, Aleksandrs Dergousovs, Marek Vrtel, Anna Pashkova, Jekaterina Kirsanova, Alise Golovnjova, Daniil Danileiko, Madara Ozolina, Alona Putjatina, Marina Janushkina, Lubova Sochenko, Jelena Starozhevska, Alina Androsova, Aiga Chernauska, Valentina Pavluka, Anna Bakasejeva

 – For the website’s materials’ translation into English

(2016 — 2017)

Tamara Zhitkevitch, psychologist and psychotherapist

 – For welfare assistance to Vigor

(2017)

Restaurant chain “Double Coffee”

 – For providing gift cards as a prize the for nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”

(2016)

Gunta Meilande

 – For providing gift cards as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”

(2016)

Elena Kaftaylova, Natalia Tasteven-Rabinovich, Olga Jefimova

 – For gifts to Vigor – authors paintings

(2016)

Students ofTranslation and Interpretingprogramme at Baltic International Academy: Dombrovskis Valērijs, Furmanova Sabīne, Petruka Jūlija, Stolbovaia Elena, Evija Melece, Stankeviča Viktorija, Emre Goktas, Inna Zaļlapa

For the website’s materials’ translation into English

(2017 — 2018)

Students ofTranslation and Interpretingprogramme at Baltic International Academy: Malakhova Maria, Riekstiņš Edgars, Stankovska Darja, Boiko Maria, Petrov Nikita, Jekaterina Bērtule, Irina Naumova, Kikabidze Ruslans, Didenko Svetlana, Olishevskiy Miroslav

For the website’s materials’ translation into English

(2018 — 2019)


 

We are very grateful

   To our volunteers, who, at various stages of our programme, have been with us heartily helping the “Vigor” society’s members    Open

So, our big thanks go to:

Lyudmila Lozovskaya, president of SIA «RenessanceS»

(2003 – 2010)

– For her initiative to create the “Vigor” public organization and legal support in the company’s registration;

– For the introduction of techniques such as sensory motor correction into our rehabilitation programme;

– For carrying out charity activities, which helped to raise the amount to pay for therapeutic procedures for 15 patients;

– For popularizing our rehabilitation programme for stroke survivors in media and getting that information to the general public;

– For providing the “Vigor” society with the premises, venues for running the various rehabilitation programmes;

For organizing Ceramics courses.

 International Higher School of Practical Psychology (Riga, Latvia)

(2003 – 2016)

– For a strong background for practical psychologists who are also volunteers of our Society. At different times 32 students and graduates of the IHSPP have worked as volunteers. Nowadays, 8 people participate in our work.

– For joint research work. On the basis of IHSPP, the following works are defended:

  • Bachelor’s thesis “Image of the Sick Person and Ideas for helping the Most Sick and their Relatives in the Rehabilitation of People Who have Had a Stroke” by Vadim Levikin (2008);
  • Qualification work “Development of the Ability to Receive Sensual Pleasure in Everyday Life” by Irina Trigubyuk (2009);
  • Master’s thesis on the subject “Specifics of Time Perspective of People Who have Had a Stroke” by Neonila Brusova (2010);

  • Master’s thesis “Personal Sense of Responsibility for the Health before a Disease and during Rehabilitation” by Alla Lapshevskaya (2015);

  • Master’s thesis “Personal Activity of the People ho Had a Stroke before a Disease and during Rehabilitation” by Irina Trigubyuk (2016).

  Andrey Kuznetsov, director of “Simourg” Company

(since year 2003)

– For creating the “Vigor” society website and providing it’s technical support;
– For the development and introduction of the computer coordination system for “Vigor” society’s rehabilitation programme;

– For supplying the “Vigor” members with personal computers (in year 2013 and 2014).

  Sergei Stepanov, designer

(2006 year)

– For creating the ”Vigor” society’s logo and taking part in website’s layout’s build up.

  Welfare Department of Riga City Council

(since year 2007)

– For the opportunity to use the premises for the “Vigor” society’s various rehabilitation programmes;
– For financing the booklets’ publication (2008);  Оpen

– For financing a trip to the Munchausen museum in Dunte (2008);   Оpen

– For arranging Daugava river cruise on board the  «Libava» ship as a celebration of  the 5th anniversary of “Vigor” (2011);   Оpen

– For co-financing the publication of ‘Vigor’ society’s information booklets (2011);

Оpen  Оpen

– For co-financing expenses on visiting various cultural activities (for people with functional disorders, seniors, stroke survivors) (2011-2012);

– For funding the trips to “Vigoriada” Olympics venue (2011-2012 g);  Оpen

– For financing the premises’ rental for club’s meetings to celebrate New Year (2011-2012);  Оpen

– For financing the Tervete trip (2012).

 Aija Krastina, the head of the Ziemelu branch of Riga Social Services, Dace Danche, Lilita Kobiaka, project manager

(since 2007)

For always giving us a hand by supplying the premises to make our creative plans come to fruition.

  Alexander Anzulevich, the Headmaster of the 72th Riga school

(2005-2009)

– For the organizing the regular swimming pool sessions.

  Sergey Ovchinnikov, managing director of “Osa Plus” Company, Natalia Pirogova, Marketing Director

 (2005)

– For providing the premises for club’s activities.

  Natalia Kubasova, the Headmistress of the Riga 15th secondary school

(2005-2006)

– For providing the premises for club’s activities.

  Victor Elkin, director of “Edelweiss” psychological centre

(2006-2007)

– For providing the premises for club’s activities.

 Inara Ulmane, Rudzite Danovska,the director of Riga Social Service “Abelzieds” Day center

(since 2009)

– For arranging the glass painting courses, physical culture classes, computer courses, English language classes;

– For giving the opportunity to use their office premises for our workshops (since 2010).

  Herman Braun Foundation, its director – Inna Davidova and its manager – Lyudmila Torchinskaya

(since 2006)

– For the invitation to visit concerts of classical and contemporary music;

– For awarding the ‘Vigor Member of the Year’ nominee with a gift card to visit a series of concerts (2014).

  Ivars Balodis, director of ”Apeirons”- the Association for People with Disability and for their friends

(since 2006)

– For arranging various courses.

Tatyana Favorskaya, the chair of the Russian Society in Latvia

(since 2008)

– For invitations to various cultural events.

Alexander Baranov, ‘Arnika’ Foundation Director

(2008)

– For carrying out an action “Low cost training computer”

  Ramona Mironova, kennel’s owner

(2009)

– For organizing and running the Canistherapy classes.

  Jan Lavrentiev, the chairman of “Cat’s Meow” cats’ club, Eleanor and Anatoly Grigoriev

(2010-2011)

For giving the opportunity to interact with animals during exhibitions and club meetings.

  Senior pupils of Riga 40th Secondary school: Margarita Tretyakova, Ksenia Udovenko, Dmitry Bubino, Nadezhda Zutte, Daniel Koren

(2009)

– For running the “patronage” concerts, meetings of the themed club “5 minutes of fame” etc.

  N. Ozolina, Chairman of “Laima” AS

(2009)

– For organization of complimentary trips to “Laima” factory.

 Zane Liepina, the assistant at the Ergotherapy Academic School Rehabilitation department of Riga University named after P Stradins and students of educational programme “Ergotherapy”- Linda Antonova, Ilze Ibragimova, Aelita Itsak, Catherine Roy, Olga Matyushenok, Olga Zhibure

(2010)

– For running ergotherapy practical classes and provision of advisory handbooks for stroke survivors.

 Elena Logacheva, Director of «Blagovest turserviss» company

(2010)

– For arranging Sigulda town excursions.

Тatiana Myslevich, Latvian Radio 4 – Dome Square reporter

– For documentary series about the life of “Vigor”.

 Ekaterina Semenova, Director of the company «MULTILINES»

– For supplying a coach for Sigulda sightseeing (2010);

For supplying a coach for seaside trip and holding “Vigoriada” sport festival (2011).

 Montessori teacher Angelica Odinets

(2011)

– For the opportunity to work with developing teaching and learning materials in the Montessori office.

  Alexei Tretyakov

(since 2011)

For helping “Vigor” members by ensuring technical support for club’s personal computers.

 Olga Maltseva, director of SIA «Dammara»

– For arranging an excursion to Koknese (2011);

– For arranging an excursion to Tervete (2012);

– For arranging an excursion to Cesis District (2013);

– For arranging an excursion to Kurzeme (2014);

– For arranging an excursion to Salacgriva (2016).

  Latvian Community Initiatives Foundation, Boris and Inara Teterev Foundation

(2011)

– For funding the computers’ purchase to make it possible for people with functional disorders, senior people, stroke survivors to learn how to use the social network;   Оpen

– For financing the publication of “Vigor” Society information;

Оpen

Оpen

– For funding the various cultural events (for people with functional disorders, seniors, stroke survivors).

 Latvian Railway – LDz

 (2011)

– For funding the purchase of medical supplies for “Vigor” members. 

 Liene Denisyuk, RSU Master student

 (2013)

– For carrying out serious of musical classes.

  Inara Kaleja, RSU teacher, audio logopedist, the Medical Practice Director

(2013)

For running by students the individual speech therapy sessions for “Vigor” members.

 Vitaly Jermolaev, an artist, and Alexandr Jermolaev, manager

(2013)

– For providing the opportunity to visit the gallery TEMPLIS without a charge.

 Larissa Sumbaev, RSEEBA lecturer

(2013 – 2015)

– For arranging series of topical-literary and historical excursions around Riga.

 Martins Sirmais, Erics Dreibants, Janis Sprogis and team

(2013 – 2014)

– For the opportunity to visit the Creative FUTURE FOODS WORKSHOP and to enjoy the lunch;

For presenting the prize for ‘the ‘Vigor’ MEMBER OF THE YEAR 2013′ (dinner for two).

 Elena Belevich

(2014)

For holding a charity event on “Facebook” website for raising funds to arrange the festive ‘Vigor’ members photo session.

  Anastasia Jurkiewich, Psychologist, IHSPP Master student

(2014)

For supplying fabrics for “Vigor” members crafts’ classes.

 Asja Sirova, DesArts Studio’s photographer

(2014)

For arranging festive photoshoots for “Vigor” society’s birthday anniversary.

 Elena Khoroshkina, psychologist and artist

(2014)

For donating her painting to be the prize for the nominee “Vigor ‘Member of the Year”.

 Igor Zibrak, Wine Way restaurant’s owner

(2014)

For a gift card (dinner for 2 persons) to be a prize for nominee “The Vigor’ Member of The Year ”.

Julija Rastorgujeva, professional translator

For canvas for drawing, set of acrylic paints and brushes as a prize for nominee “The Vigor Member of the Year” (2014);

For the gift cards as a prize for nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year” (2015 – 2016);

– For the website’s materials’ translation into English (from 2015).

 Elena Kaftaylova, Art-gallery ‘Avec Elize’ owner

(2014)

For the gift card as a prize for nominee ”The ‘Vigor ‘Member of The Year” to attend painter V.Loloyan’s master classes.

 Margarita Goryacheva, psychologist

(since 2015)

For running the classes of glass psychotherapy.

Ilona Roya, member of the board of “Vilori” Ltd

(2015)

– for arranging the decoupage classes.

 Gunta Meilande, podologist

(2015)

For providing two gift certificates for medical pedicures as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”.

 Alina Rastorgujeva

(2015)

For production of three candy fir-trees as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”.

 “Lattelecom” Ltd

(2015)

For providing two tablets as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”.

NRC “Vaivari”

(2015)

For providing two semi-annual subscriptions for visits to the pool as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”.

 Nadezhda Baranovska, professional translator

(from 2015 up to now)

– For the website’s materials’ translation into English.

 Olga Popeiko and psychological centre “Aikido”

(2015)

For congratulations and gifts for Vigor members for New Year Celebrations.

UnimarineSPA

(2015)

For the gift for Vigor – SPA visits.

HELPplus.lv

(2015)

For the gift for Vigor – SPA visits.

Dace Shostaka, Zhanna Daragane, lecturers of the “Translation and Interpreting” programme at the Baltic International Academy

Helen Gilks (Bristol, United Kingdom), editor

 – For the website’s materials’ translation into English

(from 2015 up to now)

Students of “Translation and Interpreting” programme at Baltic International Academy: Daniela Frolova, Karina Yanchenko, Marija Tkachukova, Daria Jagdzhiyanca, Elina Vinogradova, Daria Shemiakina, Julija Kalejnikova, Jekaterina Lavrentjeva, Anastasia Kurnyavko, Layma Shtulberga, Tatjana Segejeva, Alla Sergejeva, Anna Merlinga, Laima Nalimova, Marina Ovsjannikova, , Dmitrijs Maslobojevs, Vladimir Maksimov, Olga Nebrat

Students of South Kazakhstan State Pedagogical Institute (Shymkent, Kazakhstan): Bazarbek Yerbol, Askar Aidana, Baigazy Saltanat

– For the website’s materials’ translation into English.

(2015 – 2016)

Students ofTranslation and Interpretingprogramme at Baltic International Academy: Jelena Slepova, Natalja Serafina, Anna Lizunova, Veronika Krasovska, Veronika Malinovska, Karina Shushpanova, Elizabete Strazdina, Jekaterina Sitika, Aleksandrs Dergousovs, Marek Vrtel, Anna Pashkova, Jekaterina Kirsanova, Alise Golovnjova, Daniil Danileiko, Madara Ozolina, Alona Putjatina, Marina Janushkina, Lubova Sochenko, Jelena Starozhevska, Alina Androsova, Aiga Chernauska, Valentina Pavluka, Anna Bakasejeva

 – For the website’s materials’ translation into English

(2016 — 2017)

Tamara Zhitkevitch, psychologist and psychotherapist

 – For welfare assistance to Vigor

(2017)

Restaurant chain “Double Coffee”

 – For providing gift cards as a prize the for nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”

(2016)

Gunta Meilande

 – For providing gift cards as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”

(2016)

Elena Kaftaylova, Natalia Tasteven-Rabinovich, Olga Jefimova

 – For gifts to Vigor – authors paintings

(2016)

Students ofTranslation and Interpretingprogramme at Baltic International Academy: Dombrovskis Valērijs, Furmanova Sabīne, Petruka Jūlija, Stolbovaia Elena, Evija Melece, Stankeviča Viktorija, Emre Goktas, Inna Zaļlapa

For the website’s materials’ translation into English

(2017 — 2018)

Students ofTranslation and Interpretingprogramme at Baltic International Academy: Malakhova Maria, Riekstiņš Edgars, Stankovska Darja, Boiko Maria, Petrov Nikita, Jekaterina Bērtule, Irina Naumova, Kikabidze Ruslans, Didenko Svetlana, Olishevskiy Miroslav

For the website’s materials’ translation into English

(2018 — 2019)


 

We are very grateful

   To our volunteers, who, at various stages of our programme, have been with us heartily helping the “Vigor” society’s members    Open

So, our big thanks go to:

Lyudmila Lozovskaya, president of SIA «RenessanceS»

(2003 – 2010)

– For her initiative to create the “Vigor” public organization and legal support in the company’s registration;

– For the introduction of techniques such as sensory motor correction into our rehabilitation programme;

– For carrying out charity activities, which helped to raise the amount to pay for therapeutic procedures for 15 patients;

– For popularizing our rehabilitation programme for stroke survivors in media and getting that information to the general public;

– For providing the “Vigor” society with the premises, venues for running the various rehabilitation programmes;

For organizing Ceramics courses.

 International Higher School of Practical Psychology (Riga, Latvia)

(2003 – 2016)

– For a strong background for practical psychologists who are also volunteers of our Society. At different times 32 students and graduates of the IHSPP have worked as volunteers. Nowadays, 8 people participate in our work.

– For joint research work. On the basis of IHSPP, the following works are defended:

  • Bachelor’s thesis “Image of the Sick Person and Ideas for helping the Most Sick and their Relatives in the Rehabilitation of People Who have Had a Stroke” by Vadim Levikin (2008);
  • Qualification work “Development of the Ability to Receive Sensual Pleasure in Everyday Life” by Irina Trigubyuk (2009);
  • Master’s thesis on the subject “Specifics of Time Perspective of People Who have Had a Stroke” by Neonila Brusova (2010);

  • Master’s thesis “Personal Sense of Responsibility for the Health before a Disease and during Rehabilitation” by Alla Lapshevskaya (2015);

  • Master’s thesis “Personal Activity of the People ho Had a Stroke before a Disease and during Rehabilitation” by Irina Trigubyuk (2016).

  Andrey Kuznetsov, director of “Simourg” Company

(since year 2003)

– For creating the “Vigor” society website and providing it’s technical support;
– For the development and introduction of the computer coordination system for “Vigor” society’s rehabilitation programme;

– For supplying the “Vigor” members with personal computers (in year 2013 and 2014).

  Sergei Stepanov, designer

(2006 year)

– For creating the ”Vigor” society’s logo and taking part in website’s layout’s build up.

  Welfare Department of Riga City Council

(since year 2007)

– For the opportunity to use the premises for the “Vigor” society’s various rehabilitation programmes;
– For financing the booklets’ publication (2008);  Оpen

– For financing a trip to the Munchausen museum in Dunte (2008);   Оpen

– For arranging Daugava river cruise on board the  «Libava» ship as a celebration of  the 5th anniversary of “Vigor” (2011);   Оpen

– For co-financing the publication of ‘Vigor’ society’s information booklets (2011);

Оpen  Оpen

– For co-financing expenses on visiting various cultural activities (for people with functional disorders, seniors, stroke survivors) (2011-2012);

– For funding the trips to “Vigoriada” Olympics venue (2011-2012 g);  Оpen

– For financing the premises’ rental for club’s meetings to celebrate New Year (2011-2012);  Оpen

– For financing the Tervete trip (2012).

 Aija Krastina, the head of the Ziemelu branch of Riga Social Services, Dace Danche, Lilita Kobiaka, project manager

(since 2007)

For always giving us a hand by supplying the premises to make our creative plans come to fruition.

  Alexander Anzulevich, the Headmaster of the 72th Riga school

(2005-2009)

– For the organizing the regular swimming pool sessions.

  Sergey Ovchinnikov, managing director of “Osa Plus” Company, Natalia Pirogova, Marketing Director

 (2005)

– For providing the premises for club’s activities.

  Natalia Kubasova, the Headmistress of the Riga 15th secondary school

(2005-2006)

– For providing the premises for club’s activities.

  Victor Elkin, director of “Edelweiss” psychological centre

(2006-2007)

– For providing the premises for club’s activities.

 Inara Ulmane, Rudzite Danovska,the director of Riga Social Service “Abelzieds” Day center

(since 2009)

– For arranging the glass painting courses, physical culture classes, computer courses, English language classes;

– For giving the opportunity to use their office premises for our workshops (since 2010).

  Herman Braun Foundation, its director – Inna Davidova and its manager – Lyudmila Torchinskaya

(since 2006)

– For the invitation to visit concerts of classical and contemporary music;

– For awarding the ‘Vigor Member of the Year’ nominee with a gift card to visit a series of concerts (2014).

  Ivars Balodis, director of ”Apeirons”- the Association for People with Disability and for their friends

(since 2006)

– For arranging various courses.

Tatyana Favorskaya, the chair of the Russian Society in Latvia

(since 2008)

– For invitations to various cultural events.

Alexander Baranov, ‘Arnika’ Foundation Director

(2008)

– For carrying out an action “Low cost training computer”

  Ramona Mironova, kennel’s owner

(2009)

– For organizing and running the Canistherapy classes.

  Jan Lavrentiev, the chairman of “Cat’s Meow” cats’ club, Eleanor and Anatoly Grigoriev

(2010-2011)

For giving the opportunity to interact with animals during exhibitions and club meetings.

  Senior pupils of Riga 40th Secondary school: Margarita Tretyakova, Ksenia Udovenko, Dmitry Bubino, Nadezhda Zutte, Daniel Koren

(2009)

– For running the “patronage” concerts, meetings of the themed club “5 minutes of fame” etc.

  N. Ozolina, Chairman of “Laima” AS

(2009)

– For organization of complimentary trips to “Laima” factory.

 Zane Liepina, the assistant at the Ergotherapy Academic School Rehabilitation department of Riga University named after P Stradins and students of educational programme “Ergotherapy”- Linda Antonova, Ilze Ibragimova, Aelita Itsak, Catherine Roy, Olga Matyushenok, Olga Zhibure

(2010)

– For running ergotherapy practical classes and provision of advisory handbooks for stroke survivors.

 Elena Logacheva, Director of «Blagovest turserviss» company

(2010)

– For arranging Sigulda town excursions.

Тatiana Myslevich, Latvian Radio 4 – Dome Square reporter

– For documentary series about the life of “Vigor”.

 Ekaterina Semenova, Director of the company «MULTILINES»

– For supplying a coach for Sigulda sightseeing (2010);

For supplying a coach for seaside trip and holding “Vigoriada” sport festival (2011).

 Montessori teacher Angelica Odinets

(2011)

– For the opportunity to work with developing teaching and learning materials in the Montessori office.

  Alexei Tretyakov

(since 2011)

For helping “Vigor” members by ensuring technical support for club’s personal computers.

 Olga Maltseva, director of SIA «Dammara»

– For arranging an excursion to Koknese (2011);

– For arranging an excursion to Tervete (2012);

– For arranging an excursion to Cesis District (2013);

– For arranging an excursion to Kurzeme (2014);

– For arranging an excursion to Salacgriva (2016).

  Latvian Community Initiatives Foundation, Boris and Inara Teterev Foundation

(2011)

– For funding the computers’ purchase to make it possible for people with functional disorders, senior people, stroke survivors to learn how to use the social network;   Оpen

– For financing the publication of “Vigor” Society information;

Оpen

Оpen

– For funding the various cultural events (for people with functional disorders, seniors, stroke survivors).

 Latvian Railway – LDz

 (2011)

– For funding the purchase of medical supplies for “Vigor” members. 

 Liene Denisyuk, RSU Master student

 (2013)

– For carrying out serious of musical classes.

  Inara Kaleja, RSU teacher, audio logopedist, the Medical Practice Director

(2013)

For running by students the individual speech therapy sessions for “Vigor” members.

 Vitaly Jermolaev, an artist, and Alexandr Jermolaev, manager

(2013)

– For providing the opportunity to visit the gallery TEMPLIS without a charge.

 Larissa Sumbaev, RSEEBA lecturer

(2013 – 2015)

– For arranging series of topical-literary and historical excursions around Riga.

 Martins Sirmais, Erics Dreibants, Janis Sprogis and team

(2013 – 2014)

– For the opportunity to visit the Creative FUTURE FOODS WORKSHOP and to enjoy the lunch;

For presenting the prize for ‘the ‘Vigor’ MEMBER OF THE YEAR 2013′ (dinner for two).

 Elena Belevich

(2014)

For holding a charity event on “Facebook” website for raising funds to arrange the festive ‘Vigor’ members photo session.

  Anastasia Jurkiewich, Psychologist, IHSPP Master student

(2014)

For supplying fabrics for “Vigor” members crafts’ classes.

 Asja Sirova, DesArts Studio’s photographer

(2014)

For arranging festive photoshoots for “Vigor” society’s birthday anniversary.

 Elena Khoroshkina, psychologist and artist

(2014)

For donating her painting to be the prize for the nominee “Vigor ‘Member of the Year”.

 Igor Zibrak, Wine Way restaurant’s owner

(2014)

For a gift card (dinner for 2 persons) to be a prize for nominee “The Vigor’ Member of The Year ”.

Julija Rastorgujeva, professional translator

For canvas for drawing, set of acrylic paints and brushes as a prize for nominee “The Vigor Member of the Year” (2014);

For the gift cards as a prize for nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year” (2015 – 2016);

– For the website’s materials’ translation into English (from 2015).

 Elena Kaftaylova, Art-gallery ‘Avec Elize’ owner

(2014)

For the gift card as a prize for nominee ”The ‘Vigor ‘Member of The Year” to attend painter V.Loloyan’s master classes.

 Margarita Goryacheva, psychologist

(since 2015)

For running the classes of glass psychotherapy.

Ilona Roya, member of the board of “Vilori” Ltd

(2015)

– for arranging the decoupage classes.

 Gunta Meilande, podologist

(2015)

For providing two gift certificates for medical pedicures as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”.

 Alina Rastorgujeva

(2015)

For production of three candy fir-trees as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”.

 “Lattelecom” Ltd

(2015)

For providing two tablets as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”.

NRC “Vaivari”

(2015)

For providing two semi-annual subscriptions for visits to the pool as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”.

 Nadezhda Baranovska, professional translator

(from 2015 up to now)

– For the website’s materials’ translation into English.

 Olga Popeiko and psychological centre “Aikido”

(2015)

For congratulations and gifts for Vigor members for New Year Celebrations.

UnimarineSPA

(2015)

For the gift for Vigor – SPA visits.

HELPplus.lv

(2015)

For the gift for Vigor – SPA visits.

Dace Shostaka, Zhanna Daragane, lecturers of the “Translation and Interpreting” programme at the Baltic International Academy

Helen Gilks (Bristol, United Kingdom), editor

 – For the website’s materials’ translation into English

(from 2015 up to now)

Students of “Translation and Interpreting” programme at Baltic International Academy: Daniela Frolova, Karina Yanchenko, Marija Tkachukova, Daria Jagdzhiyanca, Elina Vinogradova, Daria Shemiakina, Julija Kalejnikova, Jekaterina Lavrentjeva, Anastasia Kurnyavko, Layma Shtulberga, Tatjana Segejeva, Alla Sergejeva, Anna Merlinga, Laima Nalimova, Marina Ovsjannikova, , Dmitrijs Maslobojevs, Vladimir Maksimov, Olga Nebrat

Students of South Kazakhstan State Pedagogical Institute (Shymkent, Kazakhstan): Bazarbek Yerbol, Askar Aidana, Baigazy Saltanat

– For the website’s materials’ translation into English.

(2015 – 2016)

Students ofTranslation and Interpretingprogramme at Baltic International Academy: Jelena Slepova, Natalja Serafina, Anna Lizunova, Veronika Krasovska, Veronika Malinovska, Karina Shushpanova, Elizabete Strazdina, Jekaterina Sitika, Aleksandrs Dergousovs, Marek Vrtel, Anna Pashkova, Jekaterina Kirsanova, Alise Golovnjova, Daniil Danileiko, Madara Ozolina, Alona Putjatina, Marina Janushkina, Lubova Sochenko, Jelena Starozhevska, Alina Androsova, Aiga Chernauska, Valentina Pavluka, Anna Bakasejeva

 – For the website’s materials’ translation into English

(2016 — 2017)

Tamara Zhitkevitch, psychologist and psychotherapist

 – For welfare assistance to Vigor

(2017)

Restaurant chain “Double Coffee”

 – For providing gift cards as a prize the for nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”

(2016)

Gunta Meilande

 – For providing gift cards as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”

(2016)

Elena Kaftaylova, Natalia Tasteven-Rabinovich, Olga Jefimova

 – For gifts to Vigor – authors paintings

(2016)

Students ofTranslation and Interpretingprogramme at Baltic International Academy: Dombrovskis Valērijs, Furmanova Sabīne, Petruka Jūlija, Stolbovaia Elena, Evija Melece, Stankeviča Viktorija, Emre Goktas, Inna Zaļlapa

For the website’s materials’ translation into English

(2017 — 2018)

Students ofTranslation and Interpretingprogramme at Baltic International Academy: Malakhova Maria, Riekstiņš Edgars, Stankovska Darja, Boiko Maria, Petrov Nikita, Jekaterina Bērtule, Irina Naumova, Kikabidze Ruslans, Didenko Svetlana, Olishevskiy Miroslav

For the website’s materials’ translation into English

(2018 — 2019)


 

We are very grateful

   To our volunteers, who, at various stages of our programme, have been with us heartily helping the “Vigor” society’s members    Open

So, our big thanks go to:

Lyudmila Lozovskaya, president of SIA «RenessanceS»

(2003 – 2010)

– For her initiative to create the “Vigor” public organization and legal support in the company’s registration;

– For the introduction of techniques such as sensory motor correction into our rehabilitation programme;

– For carrying out charity activities, which helped to raise the amount to pay for therapeutic procedures for 15 patients;

– For popularizing our rehabilitation programme for stroke survivors in media and getting that information to the general public;

– For providing the “Vigor” society with the premises, venues for running the various rehabilitation programmes;

For organizing Ceramics courses.

 International Higher School of Practical Psychology (Riga, Latvia)

(2003 – 2016)

– For a strong background for practical psychologists who are also volunteers of our Society. At different times 32 students and graduates of the IHSPP have worked as volunteers. Nowadays, 8 people participate in our work.

– For joint research work. On the basis of IHSPP, the following works are defended:

  • Bachelor’s thesis “Image of the Sick Person and Ideas for helping the Most Sick and their Relatives in the Rehabilitation of People Who have Had a Stroke” by Vadim Levikin (2008);
  • Qualification work “Development of the Ability to Receive Sensual Pleasure in Everyday Life” by Irina Trigubyuk (2009);
  • Master’s thesis on the subject “Specifics of Time Perspective of People Who have Had a Stroke” by Neonila Brusova (2010);

  • Master’s thesis “Personal Sense of Responsibility for the Health before a Disease and during Rehabilitation” by Alla Lapshevskaya (2015);

  • Master’s thesis “Personal Activity of the People ho Had a Stroke before a Disease and during Rehabilitation” by Irina Trigubyuk (2016).

  Andrey Kuznetsov, director of “Simourg” Company

(since year 2003)

– For creating the “Vigor” society website and providing it’s technical support;
– For the development and introduction of the computer coordination system for “Vigor” society’s rehabilitation programme;

– For supplying the “Vigor” members with personal computers (in year 2013 and 2014).

  Sergei Stepanov, designer

(2006 year)

– For creating the ”Vigor” society’s logo and taking part in website’s layout’s build up.

  Welfare Department of Riga City Council

(since year 2007)

– For the opportunity to use the premises for the “Vigor” society’s various rehabilitation programmes;
– For financing the booklets’ publication (2008);  Оpen

– For financing a trip to the Munchausen museum in Dunte (2008);   Оpen

– For arranging Daugava river cruise on board the  «Libava» ship as a celebration of  the 5th anniversary of “Vigor” (2011);   Оpen

– For co-financing the publication of ‘Vigor’ society’s information booklets (2011);

Оpen  Оpen

– For co-financing expenses on visiting various cultural activities (for people with functional disorders, seniors, stroke survivors) (2011-2012);

– For funding the trips to “Vigoriada” Olympics venue (2011-2012 g);  Оpen

– For financing the premises’ rental for club’s meetings to celebrate New Year (2011-2012);  Оpen

– For financing the Tervete trip (2012).

 Aija Krastina, the head of the Ziemelu branch of Riga Social Services, Dace Danche, Lilita Kobiaka, project manager

(since 2007)

For always giving us a hand by supplying the premises to make our creative plans come to fruition.

  Alexander Anzulevich, the Headmaster of the 72th Riga school

(2005-2009)

– For the organizing the regular swimming pool sessions.

  Sergey Ovchinnikov, managing director of “Osa Plus” Company, Natalia Pirogova, Marketing Director

 (2005)

– For providing the premises for club’s activities.

  Natalia Kubasova, the Headmistress of the Riga 15th secondary school

(2005-2006)

– For providing the premises for club’s activities.

  Victor Elkin, director of “Edelweiss” psychological centre

(2006-2007)

– For providing the premises for club’s activities.

 Inara Ulmane, Rudzite Danovska,the director of Riga Social Service “Abelzieds” Day center

(since 2009)

– For arranging the glass painting courses, physical culture classes, computer courses, English language classes;

– For giving the opportunity to use their office premises for our workshops (since 2010).

  Herman Braun Foundation, its director – Inna Davidova and its manager – Lyudmila Torchinskaya

(since 2006)

– For the invitation to visit concerts of classical and contemporary music;

– For awarding the ‘Vigor Member of the Year’ nominee with a gift card to visit a series of concerts (2014).

  Ivars Balodis, director of ”Apeirons”- the Association for People with Disability and for their friends

(since 2006)

– For arranging various courses.

Tatyana Favorskaya, the chair of the Russian Society in Latvia

(since 2008)

– For invitations to various cultural events.

Alexander Baranov, ‘Arnika’ Foundation Director

(2008)

– For carrying out an action “Low cost training computer”

  Ramona Mironova, kennel’s owner

(2009)

– For organizing and running the Canistherapy classes.

  Jan Lavrentiev, the chairman of “Cat’s Meow” cats’ club, Eleanor and Anatoly Grigoriev

(2010-2011)

For giving the opportunity to interact with animals during exhibitions and club meetings.

  Senior pupils of Riga 40th Secondary school: Margarita Tretyakova, Ksenia Udovenko, Dmitry Bubino, Nadezhda Zutte, Daniel Koren

(2009)

– For running the “patronage” concerts, meetings of the themed club “5 minutes of fame” etc.

  N. Ozolina, Chairman of “Laima” AS

(2009)

– For organization of complimentary trips to “Laima” factory.

 Zane Liepina, the assistant at the Ergotherapy Academic School Rehabilitation department of Riga University named after P Stradins and students of educational programme “Ergotherapy”- Linda Antonova, Ilze Ibragimova, Aelita Itsak, Catherine Roy, Olga Matyushenok, Olga Zhibure

(2010)

– For running ergotherapy practical classes and provision of advisory handbooks for stroke survivors.

 Elena Logacheva, Director of «Blagovest turserviss» company

(2010)

– For arranging Sigulda town excursions.

Тatiana Myslevich, Latvian Radio 4 – Dome Square reporter

– For documentary series about the life of “Vigor”.

 Ekaterina Semenova, Director of the company «MULTILINES»

– For supplying a coach for Sigulda sightseeing (2010);

For supplying a coach for seaside trip and holding “Vigoriada” sport festival (2011).

 Montessori teacher Angelica Odinets

(2011)

– For the opportunity to work with developing teaching and learning materials in the Montessori office.

  Alexei Tretyakov

(since 2011)

For helping “Vigor” members by ensuring technical support for club’s personal computers.

 Olga Maltseva, director of SIA «Dammara»

– For arranging an excursion to Koknese (2011);

– For arranging an excursion to Tervete (2012);

– For arranging an excursion to Cesis District (2013);

– For arranging an excursion to Kurzeme (2014);

– For arranging an excursion to Salacgriva (2016).

  Latvian Community Initiatives Foundation, Boris and Inara Teterev Foundation

(2011)

– For funding the computers’ purchase to make it possible for people with functional disorders, senior people, stroke survivors to learn how to use the social network;   Оpen

– For financing the publication of “Vigor” Society information;

Оpen

Оpen

– For funding the various cultural events (for people with functional disorders, seniors, stroke survivors).

 Latvian Railway – LDz

 (2011)

– For funding the purchase of medical supplies for “Vigor” members. 

 Liene Denisyuk, RSU Master student

 (2013)

– For carrying out serious of musical classes.

  Inara Kaleja, RSU teacher, audio logopedist, the Medical Practice Director

(2013)

For running by students the individual speech therapy sessions for “Vigor” members.

 Vitaly Jermolaev, an artist, and Alexandr Jermolaev, manager

(2013)

– For providing the opportunity to visit the gallery TEMPLIS without a charge.

 Larissa Sumbaev, RSEEBA lecturer

(2013 – 2015)

– For arranging series of topical-literary and historical excursions around Riga.

 Martins Sirmais, Erics Dreibants, Janis Sprogis and team

(2013 – 2014)

– For the opportunity to visit the Creative FUTURE FOODS WORKSHOP and to enjoy the lunch;

For presenting the prize for ‘the ‘Vigor’ MEMBER OF THE YEAR 2013′ (dinner for two).

 Elena Belevich

(2014)

For holding a charity event on “Facebook” website for raising funds to arrange the festive ‘Vigor’ members photo session.

  Anastasia Jurkiewich, Psychologist, IHSPP Master student

(2014)

For supplying fabrics for “Vigor” members crafts’ classes.

 Asja Sirova, DesArts Studio’s photographer

(2014)

For arranging festive photoshoots for “Vigor” society’s birthday anniversary.

 Elena Khoroshkina, psychologist and artist

(2014)

For donating her painting to be the prize for the nominee “Vigor ‘Member of the Year”.

 Igor Zibrak, Wine Way restaurant’s owner

(2014)

For a gift card (dinner for 2 persons) to be a prize for nominee “The Vigor’ Member of The Year ”.

Julija Rastorgujeva, professional translator

For canvas for drawing, set of acrylic paints and brushes as a prize for nominee “The Vigor Member of the Year” (2014);

For the gift cards as a prize for nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year” (2015 – 2016);

– For the website’s materials’ translation into English (from 2015).

 Elena Kaftaylova, Art-gallery ‘Avec Elize’ owner

(2014)

For the gift card as a prize for nominee ”The ‘Vigor ‘Member of The Year” to attend painter V.Loloyan’s master classes.

 Margarita Goryacheva, psychologist

(since 2015)

For running the classes of glass psychotherapy.

Ilona Roya, member of the board of “Vilori” Ltd

(2015)

– for arranging the decoupage classes.

 Gunta Meilande, podologist

(2015)

For providing two gift certificates for medical pedicures as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”.

 Alina Rastorgujeva

(2015)

For production of three candy fir-trees as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”.

 “Lattelecom” Ltd

(2015)

For providing two tablets as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”.

NRC “Vaivari”

(2015)

For providing two semi-annual subscriptions for visits to the pool as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”.

 Nadezhda Baranovska, professional translator

(from 2015 up to now)

– For the website’s materials’ translation into English.

 Olga Popeiko and psychological centre “Aikido”

(2015)

For congratulations and gifts for Vigor members for New Year Celebrations.

UnimarineSPA

(2015)

For the gift for Vigor – SPA visits.

HELPplus.lv

(2015)

For the gift for Vigor – SPA visits.

Dace Shostaka, Zhanna Daragane, lecturers of the “Translation and Interpreting” programme at the Baltic International Academy

Helen Gilks (Bristol, United Kingdom), editor

 – For the website’s materials’ translation into English

(from 2015 up to now)

Students of “Translation and Interpreting” programme at Baltic International Academy: Daniela Frolova, Karina Yanchenko, Marija Tkachukova, Daria Jagdzhiyanca, Elina Vinogradova, Daria Shemiakina, Julija Kalejnikova, Jekaterina Lavrentjeva, Anastasia Kurnyavko, Layma Shtulberga, Tatjana Segejeva, Alla Sergejeva, Anna Merlinga, Laima Nalimova, Marina Ovsjannikova, , Dmitrijs Maslobojevs, Vladimir Maksimov, Olga Nebrat

Students of South Kazakhstan State Pedagogical Institute (Shymkent, Kazakhstan): Bazarbek Yerbol, Askar Aidana, Baigazy Saltanat

– For the website’s materials’ translation into English.

(2015 – 2016)

Students ofTranslation and Interpretingprogramme at Baltic International Academy: Jelena Slepova, Natalja Serafina, Anna Lizunova, Veronika Krasovska, Veronika Malinovska, Karina Shushpanova, Elizabete Strazdina, Jekaterina Sitika, Aleksandrs Dergousovs, Marek Vrtel, Anna Pashkova, Jekaterina Kirsanova, Alise Golovnjova, Daniil Danileiko, Madara Ozolina, Alona Putjatina, Marina Janushkina, Lubova Sochenko, Jelena Starozhevska, Alina Androsova, Aiga Chernauska, Valentina Pavluka, Anna Bakasejeva

 – For the website’s materials’ translation into English

(2016 — 2017)

Tamara Zhitkevitch, psychologist and psychotherapist

 – For welfare assistance to Vigor

(2017)

Restaurant chain “Double Coffee”

 – For providing gift cards as a prize the for nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”

(2016)

Gunta Meilande

 – For providing gift cards as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”

(2016)

Elena Kaftaylova, Natalia Tasteven-Rabinovich, Olga Jefimova

 – For gifts to Vigor – authors paintings

(2016)

Students ofTranslation and Interpretingprogramme at Baltic International Academy: Dombrovskis Valērijs, Furmanova Sabīne, Petruka Jūlija, Stolbovaia Elena, Evija Melece, Stankeviča Viktorija, Emre Goktas, Inna Zaļlapa

For the website’s materials’ translation into English

(2017 — 2018)

Students ofTranslation and Interpretingprogramme at Baltic International Academy: Malakhova Maria, Riekstiņš Edgars, Stankovska Darja, Boiko Maria, Petrov Nikita, Jekaterina Bērtule, Irina Naumova, Kikabidze Ruslans, Didenko Svetlana, Olishevskiy Miroslav

For the website’s materials’ translation into English

(2018 — 2019)


 

We are very grateful

   To our volunteers, who, at various stages of our programme, have been with us heartily helping the “Vigor” society’s members    Open

So, our big thanks go to:

Lyudmila Lozovskaya, president of SIA «RenessanceS»

(2003 – 2010)

– For her initiative to create the “Vigor” public organization and legal support in the company’s registration;

– For the introduction of techniques such as sensory motor correction into our rehabilitation programme;

– For carrying out charity activities, which helped to raise the amount to pay for therapeutic procedures for 15 patients;

– For popularizing our rehabilitation programme for stroke survivors in media and getting that information to the general public;

– For providing the “Vigor” society with the premises, venues for running the various rehabilitation programmes;

For organizing Ceramics courses.

 International Higher School of Practical Psychology (Riga, Latvia)

(2003 – 2016)

– For a strong background for practical psychologists who are also volunteers of our Society. At different times 32 students and graduates of the IHSPP have worked as volunteers. Nowadays, 8 people participate in our work.

– For joint research work. On the basis of IHSPP, the following works are defended:

  • Bachelor’s thesis “Image of the Sick Person and Ideas for helping the Most Sick and their Relatives in the Rehabilitation of People Who have Had a Stroke” by Vadim Levikin (2008);
  • Qualification work “Development of the Ability to Receive Sensual Pleasure in Everyday Life” by Irina Trigubyuk (2009);
  • Master’s thesis on the subject “Specifics of Time Perspective of People Who have Had a Stroke” by Neonila Brusova (2010);

  • Master’s thesis “Personal Sense of Responsibility for the Health before a Disease and during Rehabilitation” by Alla Lapshevskaya (2015);

  • Master’s thesis “Personal Activity of the People ho Had a Stroke before a Disease and during Rehabilitation” by Irina Trigubyuk (2016).

  Andrey Kuznetsov, director of “Simourg” Company

(since year 2003)

– For creating the “Vigor” society website and providing it’s technical support;
– For the development and introduction of the computer coordination system for “Vigor” society’s rehabilitation programme;

– For supplying the “Vigor” members with personal computers (in year 2013 and 2014).

  Sergei Stepanov, designer

(2006 year)

– For creating the ”Vigor” society’s logo and taking part in website’s layout’s build up.

  Welfare Department of Riga City Council

(since year 2007)

– For the opportunity to use the premises for the “Vigor” society’s various rehabilitation programmes;
– For financing the booklets’ publication (2008);  Оpen

– For financing a trip to the Munchausen museum in Dunte (2008);   Оpen

– For arranging Daugava river cruise on board the  «Libava» ship as a celebration of  the 5th anniversary of “Vigor” (2011);   Оpen

– For co-financing the publication of ‘Vigor’ society’s information booklets (2011);

Оpen  Оpen

– For co-financing expenses on visiting various cultural activities (for people with functional disorders, seniors, stroke survivors) (2011-2012);

– For funding the trips to “Vigoriada” Olympics venue (2011-2012 g);  Оpen

– For financing the premises’ rental for club’s meetings to celebrate New Year (2011-2012);  Оpen

– For financing the Tervete trip (2012).

 Aija Krastina, the head of the Ziemelu branch of Riga Social Services, Dace Danche, Lilita Kobiaka, project manager

(since 2007)

For always giving us a hand by supplying the premises to make our creative plans come to fruition.

  Alexander Anzulevich, the Headmaster of the 72th Riga school

(2005-2009)

– For the organizing the regular swimming pool sessions.

  Sergey Ovchinnikov, managing director of “Osa Plus” Company, Natalia Pirogova, Marketing Director

 (2005)

– For providing the premises for club’s activities.

  Natalia Kubasova, the Headmistress of the Riga 15th secondary school

(2005-2006)

– For providing the premises for club’s activities.

  Victor Elkin, director of “Edelweiss” psychological centre

(2006-2007)

– For providing the premises for club’s activities.

 Inara Ulmane, Rudzite Danovska,the director of Riga Social Service “Abelzieds” Day center

(since 2009)

– For arranging the glass painting courses, physical culture classes, computer courses, English language classes;

– For giving the opportunity to use their office premises for our workshops (since 2010).

  Herman Braun Foundation, its director – Inna Davidova and its manager – Lyudmila Torchinskaya

(since 2006)

– For the invitation to visit concerts of classical and contemporary music;

– For awarding the ‘Vigor Member of the Year’ nominee with a gift card to visit a series of concerts (2014).

  Ivars Balodis, director of ”Apeirons”- the Association for People with Disability and for their friends

(since 2006)

– For arranging various courses.

Tatyana Favorskaya, the chair of the Russian Society in Latvia

(since 2008)

– For invitations to various cultural events.

Alexander Baranov, ‘Arnika’ Foundation Director

(2008)

– For carrying out an action “Low cost training computer”

  Ramona Mironova, kennel’s owner

(2009)

– For organizing and running the Canistherapy classes.

  Jan Lavrentiev, the chairman of “Cat’s Meow” cats’ club, Eleanor and Anatoly Grigoriev

(2010-2011)

For giving the opportunity to interact with animals during exhibitions and club meetings.

  Senior pupils of Riga 40th Secondary school: Margarita Tretyakova, Ksenia Udovenko, Dmitry Bubino, Nadezhda Zutte, Daniel Koren

(2009)

– For running the “patronage” concerts, meetings of the themed club “5 minutes of fame” etc.

  N. Ozolina, Chairman of “Laima” AS

(2009)

– For organization of complimentary trips to “Laima” factory.

 Zane Liepina, the assistant at the Ergotherapy Academic School Rehabilitation department of Riga University named after P Stradins and students of educational programme “Ergotherapy”- Linda Antonova, Ilze Ibragimova, Aelita Itsak, Catherine Roy, Olga Matyushenok, Olga Zhibure

(2010)

– For running ergotherapy practical classes and provision of advisory handbooks for stroke survivors.

 Elena Logacheva, Director of «Blagovest turserviss» company

(2010)

– For arranging Sigulda town excursions.

Тatiana Myslevich, Latvian Radio 4 – Dome Square reporter

– For documentary series about the life of “Vigor”.

 Ekaterina Semenova, Director of the company «MULTILINES»

– For supplying a coach for Sigulda sightseeing (2010);

For supplying a coach for seaside trip and holding “Vigoriada” sport festival (2011).

 Montessori teacher Angelica Odinets

(2011)

– For the opportunity to work with developing teaching and learning materials in the Montessori office.

  Alexei Tretyakov

(since 2011)

For helping “Vigor” members by ensuring technical support for club’s personal computers.

 Olga Maltseva, director of SIA «Dammara»

– For arranging an excursion to Koknese (2011);

– For arranging an excursion to Tervete (2012);

– For arranging an excursion to Cesis District (2013);

– For arranging an excursion to Kurzeme (2014);

– For arranging an excursion to Salacgriva (2016).

  Latvian Community Initiatives Foundation, Boris and Inara Teterev Foundation

(2011)

– For funding the computers’ purchase to make it possible for people with functional disorders, senior people, stroke survivors to learn how to use the social network;   Оpen

– For financing the publication of “Vigor” Society information;

Оpen

Оpen

– For funding the various cultural events (for people with functional disorders, seniors, stroke survivors).

 Latvian Railway – LDz

 (2011)

– For funding the purchase of medical supplies for “Vigor” members. 

 Liene Denisyuk, RSU Master student

 (2013)

– For carrying out serious of musical classes.

  Inara Kaleja, RSU teacher, audio logopedist, the Medical Practice Director

(2013)

For running by students the individual speech therapy sessions for “Vigor” members.

 Vitaly Jermolaev, an artist, and Alexandr Jermolaev, manager

(2013)

– For providing the opportunity to visit the gallery TEMPLIS without a charge.

 Larissa Sumbaev, RSEEBA lecturer

(2013 – 2015)

– For arranging series of topical-literary and historical excursions around Riga.

 Martins Sirmais, Erics Dreibants, Janis Sprogis and team

(2013 – 2014)

– For the opportunity to visit the Creative FUTURE FOODS WORKSHOP and to enjoy the lunch;

For presenting the prize for ‘the ‘Vigor’ MEMBER OF THE YEAR 2013′ (dinner for two).

 Elena Belevich

(2014)

For holding a charity event on “Facebook” website for raising funds to arrange the festive ‘Vigor’ members photo session.

  Anastasia Jurkiewich, Psychologist, IHSPP Master student

(2014)

For supplying fabrics for “Vigor” members crafts’ classes.

 Asja Sirova, DesArts Studio’s photographer

(2014)

For arranging festive photoshoots for “Vigor” society’s birthday anniversary.

 Elena Khoroshkina, psychologist and artist

(2014)

For donating her painting to be the prize for the nominee “Vigor ‘Member of the Year”.

 Igor Zibrak, Wine Way restaurant’s owner

(2014)

For a gift card (dinner for 2 persons) to be a prize for nominee “The Vigor’ Member of The Year ”.

Julija Rastorgujeva, professional translator

For canvas for drawing, set of acrylic paints and brushes as a prize for nominee “The Vigor Member of the Year” (2014);

For the gift cards as a prize for nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year” (2015 – 2016);

– For the website’s materials’ translation into English (from 2015).

 Elena Kaftaylova, Art-gallery ‘Avec Elize’ owner

(2014)

For the gift card as a prize for nominee ”The ‘Vigor ‘Member of The Year” to attend painter V.Loloyan’s master classes.

 Margarita Goryacheva, psychologist

(since 2015)

For running the classes of glass psychotherapy.

Ilona Roya, member of the board of “Vilori” Ltd

(2015)

– for arranging the decoupage classes.

 Gunta Meilande, podologist

(2015)

For providing two gift certificates for medical pedicures as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”.

 Alina Rastorgujeva

(2015)

For production of three candy fir-trees as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”.

 “Lattelecom” Ltd

(2015)

For providing two tablets as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”.

NRC “Vaivari”

(2015)

For providing two semi-annual subscriptions for visits to the pool as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”.

 Nadezhda Baranovska, professional translator

(from 2015 up to now)

– For the website’s materials’ translation into English.

 Olga Popeiko and psychological centre “Aikido”

(2015)

For congratulations and gifts for Vigor members for New Year Celebrations.

UnimarineSPA

(2015)

For the gift for Vigor – SPA visits.

HELPplus.lv

(2015)

For the gift for Vigor – SPA visits.

Dace Shostaka, Zhanna Daragane, lecturers of the “Translation and Interpreting” programme at the Baltic International Academy

Helen Gilks (Bristol, United Kingdom), editor

 – For the website’s materials’ translation into English

(from 2015 up to now)

Students of “Translation and Interpreting” programme at Baltic International Academy: Daniela Frolova, Karina Yanchenko, Marija Tkachukova, Daria Jagdzhiyanca, Elina Vinogradova, Daria Shemiakina, Julija Kalejnikova, Jekaterina Lavrentjeva, Anastasia Kurnyavko, Layma Shtulberga, Tatjana Segejeva, Alla Sergejeva, Anna Merlinga, Laima Nalimova, Marina Ovsjannikova, , Dmitrijs Maslobojevs, Vladimir Maksimov, Olga Nebrat

Students of South Kazakhstan State Pedagogical Institute (Shymkent, Kazakhstan): Bazarbek Yerbol, Askar Aidana, Baigazy Saltanat

– For the website’s materials’ translation into English.

(2015 – 2016)

Students ofTranslation and Interpretingprogramme at Baltic International Academy: Jelena Slepova, Natalja Serafina, Anna Lizunova, Veronika Krasovska, Veronika Malinovska, Karina Shushpanova, Elizabete Strazdina, Jekaterina Sitika, Aleksandrs Dergousovs, Marek Vrtel, Anna Pashkova, Jekaterina Kirsanova, Alise Golovnjova, Daniil Danileiko, Madara Ozolina, Alona Putjatina, Marina Janushkina, Lubova Sochenko, Jelena Starozhevska, Alina Androsova, Aiga Chernauska, Valentina Pavluka, Anna Bakasejeva

 – For the website’s materials’ translation into English

(2016 — 2017)

Tamara Zhitkevitch, psychologist and psychotherapist

 – For welfare assistance to Vigor

(2017)

Restaurant chain “Double Coffee”

 – For providing gift cards as a prize the for nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”

(2016)

Gunta Meilande

 – For providing gift cards as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”

(2016)

Elena Kaftaylova, Natalia Tasteven-Rabinovich, Olga Jefimova

 – For gifts to Vigor – authors paintings

(2016)

Students ofTranslation and Interpretingprogramme at Baltic International Academy: Dombrovskis Valērijs, Furmanova Sabīne, Petruka Jūlija, Stolbovaia Elena, Evija Melece, Stankeviča Viktorija, Emre Goktas, Inna Zaļlapa

For the website’s materials’ translation into English

(2017 — 2018)

Students ofTranslation and Interpretingprogramme at Baltic International Academy: Malakhova Maria, Riekstiņš Edgars, Stankovska Darja, Boiko Maria, Petrov Nikita, Jekaterina Bērtule, Irina Naumova, Kikabidze Ruslans, Didenko Svetlana, Olishevskiy Miroslav

For the website’s materials’ translation into English

(2018 — 2019)


 

We are very grateful

   To our volunteers, who, at various stages of our programme, have been with us heartily helping the “Vigor” society’s members    Open

So, our big thanks go to:

Lyudmila Lozovskaya, president of SIA «RenessanceS»

(2003 – 2010)

– For her initiative to create the “Vigor” public organization and legal support in the company’s registration;

– For the introduction of techniques such as sensory motor correction into our rehabilitation programme;

– For carrying out charity activities, which helped to raise the amount to pay for therapeutic procedures for 15 patients;

– For popularizing our rehabilitation programme for stroke survivors in media and getting that information to the general public;

– For providing the “Vigor” society with the premises, venues for running the various rehabilitation programmes;

For organizing Ceramics courses.

 International Higher School of Practical Psychology (Riga, Latvia)

(2003 – 2016)

– For a strong background for practical psychologists who are also volunteers of our Society. At different times 32 students and graduates of the IHSPP have worked as volunteers. Nowadays, 8 people participate in our work.

– For joint research work. On the basis of IHSPP, the following works are defended:

  • Bachelor’s thesis “Image of the Sick Person and Ideas for helping the Most Sick and their Relatives in the Rehabilitation of People Who have Had a Stroke” by Vadim Levikin (2008);
  • Qualification work “Development of the Ability to Receive Sensual Pleasure in Everyday Life” by Irina Trigubyuk (2009);
  • Master’s thesis on the subject “Specifics of Time Perspective of People Who have Had a Stroke” by Neonila Brusova (2010);

  • Master’s thesis “Personal Sense of Responsibility for the Health before a Disease and during Rehabilitation” by Alla Lapshevskaya (2015);

  • Master’s thesis “Personal Activity of the People ho Had a Stroke before a Disease and during Rehabilitation” by Irina Trigubyuk (2016).

  Andrey Kuznetsov, director of “Simourg” Company

(since year 2003)

– For creating the “Vigor” society website and providing it’s technical support;
– For the development and introduction of the computer coordination system for “Vigor” society’s rehabilitation programme;

– For supplying the “Vigor” members with personal computers (in year 2013 and 2014).

  Sergei Stepanov, designer

(2006 year)

– For creating the ”Vigor” society’s logo and taking part in website’s layout’s build up.

  Welfare Department of Riga City Council

(since year 2007)

– For the opportunity to use the premises for the “Vigor” society’s various rehabilitation programmes;
– For financing the booklets’ publication (2008);  Оpen

– For financing a trip to the Munchausen museum in Dunte (2008);   Оpen

– For arranging Daugava river cruise on board the  «Libava» ship as a celebration of  the 5th anniversary of “Vigor” (2011);   Оpen

– For co-financing the publication of ‘Vigor’ society’s information booklets (2011);

Оpen  Оpen

– For co-financing expenses on visiting various cultural activities (for people with functional disorders, seniors, stroke survivors) (2011-2012);

– For funding the trips to “Vigoriada” Olympics venue (2011-2012 g);  Оpen

– For financing the premises’ rental for club’s meetings to celebrate New Year (2011-2012);  Оpen

– For financing the Tervete trip (2012).

 Aija Krastina, the head of the Ziemelu branch of Riga Social Services, Dace Danche, Lilita Kobiaka, project manager

(since 2007)

For always giving us a hand by supplying the premises to make our creative plans come to fruition.

  Alexander Anzulevich, the Headmaster of the 72th Riga school

(2005-2009)

– For the organizing the regular swimming pool sessions.

  Sergey Ovchinnikov, managing director of “Osa Plus” Company, Natalia Pirogova, Marketing Director

 (2005)

– For providing the premises for club’s activities.

  Natalia Kubasova, the Headmistress of the Riga 15th secondary school

(2005-2006)

– For providing the premises for club’s activities.

  Victor Elkin, director of “Edelweiss” psychological centre

(2006-2007)

– For providing the premises for club’s activities.

 Inara Ulmane, Rudzite Danovska,the director of Riga Social Service “Abelzieds” Day center

(since 2009)

– For arranging the glass painting courses, physical culture classes, computer courses, English language classes;

– For giving the opportunity to use their office premises for our workshops (since 2010).

  Herman Braun Foundation, its director – Inna Davidova and its manager – Lyudmila Torchinskaya

(since 2006)

– For the invitation to visit concerts of classical and contemporary music;

– For awarding the ‘Vigor Member of the Year’ nominee with a gift card to visit a series of concerts (2014).

  Ivars Balodis, director of ”Apeirons”- the Association for People with Disability and for their friends

(since 2006)

– For arranging various courses.

Tatyana Favorskaya, the chair of the Russian Society in Latvia

(since 2008)

– For invitations to various cultural events.

Alexander Baranov, ‘Arnika’ Foundation Director

(2008)

– For carrying out an action “Low cost training computer”

  Ramona Mironova, kennel’s owner

(2009)

– For organizing and running the Canistherapy classes.

  Jan Lavrentiev, the chairman of “Cat’s Meow” cats’ club, Eleanor and Anatoly Grigoriev

(2010-2011)

For giving the opportunity to interact with animals during exhibitions and club meetings.

  Senior pupils of Riga 40th Secondary school: Margarita Tretyakova, Ksenia Udovenko, Dmitry Bubino, Nadezhda Zutte, Daniel Koren

(2009)

– For running the “patronage” concerts, meetings of the themed club “5 minutes of fame” etc.

  N. Ozolina, Chairman of “Laima” AS

(2009)

– For organization of complimentary trips to “Laima” factory.

 Zane Liepina, the assistant at the Ergotherapy Academic School Rehabilitation department of Riga University named after P Stradins and students of educational programme “Ergotherapy”- Linda Antonova, Ilze Ibragimova, Aelita Itsak, Catherine Roy, Olga Matyushenok, Olga Zhibure

(2010)

– For running ergotherapy practical classes and provision of advisory handbooks for stroke survivors.

 Elena Logacheva, Director of «Blagovest turserviss» company

(2010)

– For arranging Sigulda town excursions.

Тatiana Myslevich, Latvian Radio 4 – Dome Square reporter

– For documentary series about the life of “Vigor”.

 Ekaterina Semenova, Director of the company «MULTILINES»

– For supplying a coach for Sigulda sightseeing (2010);

For supplying a coach for seaside trip and holding “Vigoriada” sport festival (2011).

 Montessori teacher Angelica Odinets

(2011)

– For the opportunity to work with developing teaching and learning materials in the Montessori office.

  Alexei Tretyakov

(since 2011)

For helping “Vigor” members by ensuring technical support for club’s personal computers.

 Olga Maltseva, director of SIA «Dammara»

– For arranging an excursion to Koknese (2011);

– For arranging an excursion to Tervete (2012);

– For arranging an excursion to Cesis District (2013);

– For arranging an excursion to Kurzeme (2014);

– For arranging an excursion to Salacgriva (2016).

  Latvian Community Initiatives Foundation, Boris and Inara Teterev Foundation

(2011)

– For funding the computers’ purchase to make it possible for people with functional disorders, senior people, stroke survivors to learn how to use the social network;   Оpen

– For financing the publication of “Vigor” Society information;

Оpen

Оpen

– For funding the various cultural events (for people with functional disorders, seniors, stroke survivors).

 Latvian Railway – LDz

 (2011)

– For funding the purchase of medical supplies for “Vigor” members. 

 Liene Denisyuk, RSU Master student

 (2013)

– For carrying out serious of musical classes.

  Inara Kaleja, RSU teacher, audio logopedist, the Medical Practice Director

(2013)

For running by students the individual speech therapy sessions for “Vigor” members.

 Vitaly Jermolaev, an artist, and Alexandr Jermolaev, manager

(2013)

– For providing the opportunity to visit the gallery TEMPLIS without a charge.

 Larissa Sumbaev, RSEEBA lecturer

(2013 – 2015)

– For arranging series of topical-literary and historical excursions around Riga.

 Martins Sirmais, Erics Dreibants, Janis Sprogis and team

(2013 – 2014)

– For the opportunity to visit the Creative FUTURE FOODS WORKSHOP and to enjoy the lunch;

For presenting the prize for ‘the ‘Vigor’ MEMBER OF THE YEAR 2013′ (dinner for two).

 Elena Belevich

(2014)

For holding a charity event on “Facebook” website for raising funds to arrange the festive ‘Vigor’ members photo session.

  Anastasia Jurkiewich, Psychologist, IHSPP Master student

(2014)

For supplying fabrics for “Vigor” members crafts’ classes.

 Asja Sirova, DesArts Studio’s photographer

(2014)

For arranging festive photoshoots for “Vigor” society’s birthday anniversary.

 Elena Khoroshkina, psychologist and artist

(2014)

For donating her painting to be the prize for the nominee “Vigor ‘Member of the Year”.

 Igor Zibrak, Wine Way restaurant’s owner

(2014)

For a gift card (dinner for 2 persons) to be a prize for nominee “The Vigor’ Member of The Year ”.

Julija Rastorgujeva, professional translator

For canvas for drawing, set of acrylic paints and brushes as a prize for nominee “The Vigor Member of the Year” (2014);

For the gift cards as a prize for nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year” (2015 – 2016);

– For the website’s materials’ translation into English (from 2015).

 Elena Kaftaylova, Art-gallery ‘Avec Elize’ owner

(2014)

For the gift card as a prize for nominee ”The ‘Vigor ‘Member of The Year” to attend painter V.Loloyan’s master classes.

 Margarita Goryacheva, psychologist

(since 2015)

For running the classes of glass psychotherapy.

Ilona Roya, member of the board of “Vilori” Ltd

(2015)

– for arranging the decoupage classes.

 Gunta Meilande, podologist

(2015)

For providing two gift certificates for medical pedicures as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”.

 Alina Rastorgujeva

(2015)

For production of three candy fir-trees as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”.

 “Lattelecom” Ltd

(2015)

For providing two tablets as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”.

NRC “Vaivari”

(2015)

For providing two semi-annual subscriptions for visits to the pool as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”.

 Nadezhda Baranovska, professional translator

(from 2015 up to now)

– For the website’s materials’ translation into English.

 Olga Popeiko and psychological centre “Aikido”

(2015)

For congratulations and gifts for Vigor members for New Year Celebrations.

UnimarineSPA

(2015)

For the gift for Vigor – SPA visits.

HELPplus.lv

(2015)

For the gift for Vigor – SPA visits.

Dace Shostaka, Zhanna Daragane, lecturers of the “Translation and Interpreting” programme at the Baltic International Academy

Helen Gilks (Bristol, United Kingdom), editor

 – For the website’s materials’ translation into English

(from 2015 up to now)

Students of “Translation and Interpreting” programme at Baltic International Academy: Daniela Frolova, Karina Yanchenko, Marija Tkachukova, Daria Jagdzhiyanca, Elina Vinogradova, Daria Shemiakina, Julija Kalejnikova, Jekaterina Lavrentjeva, Anastasia Kurnyavko, Layma Shtulberga, Tatjana Segejeva, Alla Sergejeva, Anna Merlinga, Laima Nalimova, Marina Ovsjannikova, , Dmitrijs Maslobojevs, Vladimir Maksimov, Olga Nebrat

Students of South Kazakhstan State Pedagogical Institute (Shymkent, Kazakhstan): Bazarbek Yerbol, Askar Aidana, Baigazy Saltanat

– For the website’s materials’ translation into English.

(2015 – 2016)

Students ofTranslation and Interpretingprogramme at Baltic International Academy: Jelena Slepova, Natalja Serafina, Anna Lizunova, Veronika Krasovska, Veronika Malinovska, Karina Shushpanova, Elizabete Strazdina, Jekaterina Sitika, Aleksandrs Dergousovs, Marek Vrtel, Anna Pashkova, Jekaterina Kirsanova, Alise Golovnjova, Daniil Danileiko, Madara Ozolina, Alona Putjatina, Marina Janushkina, Lubova Sochenko, Jelena Starozhevska, Alina Androsova, Aiga Chernauska, Valentina Pavluka, Anna Bakasejeva

 – For the website’s materials’ translation into English

(2016 — 2017)

Tamara Zhitkevitch, psychologist and psychotherapist

 – For welfare assistance to Vigor

(2017)

Restaurant chain “Double Coffee”

 – For providing gift cards as a prize the for nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”

(2016)

Gunta Meilande

 – For providing gift cards as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”

(2016)

Elena Kaftaylova, Natalia Tasteven-Rabinovich, Olga Jefimova

 – For gifts to Vigor – authors paintings

(2016)

Students ofTranslation and Interpretingprogramme at Baltic International Academy: Dombrovskis Valērijs, Furmanova Sabīne, Petruka Jūlija, Stolbovaia Elena, Evija Melece, Stankeviča Viktorija, Emre Goktas, Inna Zaļlapa

For the website’s materials’ translation into English

(2017 — 2018)

Students ofTranslation and Interpretingprogramme at Baltic International Academy: Malakhova Maria, Riekstiņš Edgars, Stankovska Darja, Boiko Maria, Petrov Nikita, Jekaterina Bērtule, Irina Naumova, Kikabidze Ruslans, Didenko Svetlana, Olishevskiy Miroslav

For the website’s materials’ translation into English

(2018 — 2019)


 

We are very grateful

   To our volunteers, who, at various stages of our programme, have been with us heartily helping the “Vigor” society’s members    Open

So, our big thanks go to:

Lyudmila Lozovskaya, president of SIA «RenessanceS»

(2003 – 2010)

– For her initiative to create the “Vigor” public organization and legal support in the company’s registration;

– For the introduction of techniques such as sensory motor correction into our rehabilitation programme;

– For carrying out charity activities, which helped to raise the amount to pay for therapeutic procedures for 15 patients;

– For popularizing our rehabilitation programme for stroke survivors in media and getting that information to the general public;

– For providing the “Vigor” society with the premises, venues for running the various rehabilitation programmes;

For organizing Ceramics courses.

 International Higher School of Practical Psychology (Riga, Latvia)

(2003 – 2016)

– For a strong background for practical psychologists who are also volunteers of our Society. At different times 32 students and graduates of the IHSPP have worked as volunteers. Nowadays, 8 people participate in our work.

– For joint research work. On the basis of IHSPP, the following works are defended:

  • Bachelor’s thesis “Image of the Sick Person and Ideas for helping the Most Sick and their Relatives in the Rehabilitation of People Who have Had a Stroke” by Vadim Levikin (2008);
  • Qualification work “Development of the Ability to Receive Sensual Pleasure in Everyday Life” by Irina Trigubyuk (2009);
  • Master’s thesis on the subject “Specifics of Time Perspective of People Who have Had a Stroke” by Neonila Brusova (2010);

  • Master’s thesis “Personal Sense of Responsibility for the Health before a Disease and during Rehabilitation” by Alla Lapshevskaya (2015);

  • Master’s thesis “Personal Activity of the People ho Had a Stroke before a Disease and during Rehabilitation” by Irina Trigubyuk (2016).

  Andrey Kuznetsov, director of “Simourg” Company

(since year 2003)

– For creating the “Vigor” society website and providing it’s technical support;
– For the development and introduction of the computer coordination system for “Vigor” society’s rehabilitation programme;

– For supplying the “Vigor” members with personal computers (in year 2013 and 2014).

  Sergei Stepanov, designer

(2006 year)

– For creating the ”Vigor” society’s logo and taking part in website’s layout’s build up.

  Welfare Department of Riga City Council

(since year 2007)

– For the opportunity to use the premises for the “Vigor” society’s various rehabilitation programmes;
– For financing the booklets’ publication (2008);  Оpen

– For financing a trip to the Munchausen museum in Dunte (2008);   Оpen

– For arranging Daugava river cruise on board the  «Libava» ship as a celebration of  the 5th anniversary of “Vigor” (2011);   Оpen

– For co-financing the publication of ‘Vigor’ society’s information booklets (2011);

Оpen  Оpen

– For co-financing expenses on visiting various cultural activities (for people with functional disorders, seniors, stroke survivors) (2011-2012);

– For funding the trips to “Vigoriada” Olympics venue (2011-2012 g);  Оpen

– For financing the premises’ rental for club’s meetings to celebrate New Year (2011-2012);  Оpen

– For financing the Tervete trip (2012).

 Aija Krastina, the head of the Ziemelu branch of Riga Social Services, Dace Danche, Lilita Kobiaka, project manager

(since 2007)

For always giving us a hand by supplying the premises to make our creative plans come to fruition.

  Alexander Anzulevich, the Headmaster of the 72th Riga school

(2005-2009)

– For the organizing the regular swimming pool sessions.

  Sergey Ovchinnikov, managing director of “Osa Plus” Company, Natalia Pirogova, Marketing Director

 (2005)

– For providing the premises for club’s activities.

  Natalia Kubasova, the Headmistress of the Riga 15th secondary school

(2005-2006)

– For providing the premises for club’s activities.

  Victor Elkin, director of “Edelweiss” psychological centre

(2006-2007)

– For providing the premises for club’s activities.

 Inara Ulmane, Rudzite Danovska,the director of Riga Social Service “Abelzieds” Day center

(since 2009)

– For arranging the glass painting courses, physical culture classes, computer courses, English language classes;

– For giving the opportunity to use their office premises for our workshops (since 2010).

  Herman Braun Foundation, its director – Inna Davidova and its manager – Lyudmila Torchinskaya

(since 2006)

– For the invitation to visit concerts of classical and contemporary music;

– For awarding the ‘Vigor Member of the Year’ nominee with a gift card to visit a series of concerts (2014).

  Ivars Balodis, director of ”Apeirons”- the Association for People with Disability and for their friends

(since 2006)

– For arranging various courses.

Tatyana Favorskaya, the chair of the Russian Society in Latvia

(since 2008)

– For invitations to various cultural events.

Alexander Baranov, ‘Arnika’ Foundation Director

(2008)

– For carrying out an action “Low cost training computer”

  Ramona Mironova, kennel’s owner

(2009)

– For organizing and running the Canistherapy classes.

  Jan Lavrentiev, the chairman of “Cat’s Meow” cats’ club, Eleanor and Anatoly Grigoriev

(2010-2011)

For giving the opportunity to interact with animals during exhibitions and club meetings.

  Senior pupils of Riga 40th Secondary school: Margarita Tretyakova, Ksenia Udovenko, Dmitry Bubino, Nadezhda Zutte, Daniel Koren

(2009)

– For running the “patronage” concerts, meetings of the themed club “5 minutes of fame” etc.

  N. Ozolina, Chairman of “Laima” AS

(2009)

– For organization of complimentary trips to “Laima” factory.

 Zane Liepina, the assistant at the Ergotherapy Academic School Rehabilitation department of Riga University named after P Stradins and students of educational programme “Ergotherapy”- Linda Antonova, Ilze Ibragimova, Aelita Itsak, Catherine Roy, Olga Matyushenok, Olga Zhibure

(2010)

– For running ergotherapy practical classes and provision of advisory handbooks for stroke survivors.

 Elena Logacheva, Director of «Blagovest turserviss» company

(2010)

– For arranging Sigulda town excursions.

Тatiana Myslevich, Latvian Radio 4 – Dome Square reporter

– For documentary series about the life of “Vigor”.

 Ekaterina Semenova, Director of the company «MULTILINES»

– For supplying a coach for Sigulda sightseeing (2010);

For supplying a coach for seaside trip and holding “Vigoriada” sport festival (2011).

 Montessori teacher Angelica Odinets

(2011)

– For the opportunity to work with developing teaching and learning materials in the Montessori office.

  Alexei Tretyakov

(since 2011)

For helping “Vigor” members by ensuring technical support for club’s personal computers.

 Olga Maltseva, director of SIA «Dammara»

– For arranging an excursion to Koknese (2011);

– For arranging an excursion to Tervete (2012);

– For arranging an excursion to Cesis District (2013);

– For arranging an excursion to Kurzeme (2014);

– For arranging an excursion to Salacgriva (2016).

  Latvian Community Initiatives Foundation, Boris and Inara Teterev Foundation

(2011)

– For funding the computers’ purchase to make it possible for people with functional disorders, senior people, stroke survivors to learn how to use the social network;   Оpen

– For financing the publication of “Vigor” Society information;

Оpen

Оpen

– For funding the various cultural events (for people with functional disorders, seniors, stroke survivors).

 Latvian Railway – LDz

 (2011)

– For funding the purchase of medical supplies for “Vigor” members. 

 Liene Denisyuk, RSU Master student

 (2013)

– For carrying out serious of musical classes.

  Inara Kaleja, RSU teacher, audio logopedist, the Medical Practice Director

(2013)

For running by students the individual speech therapy sessions for “Vigor” members.

 Vitaly Jermolaev, an artist, and Alexandr Jermolaev, manager

(2013)

– For providing the opportunity to visit the gallery TEMPLIS without a charge.

 Larissa Sumbaev, RSEEBA lecturer

(2013 – 2015)

– For arranging series of topical-literary and historical excursions around Riga.

 Martins Sirmais, Erics Dreibants, Janis Sprogis and team

(2013 – 2014)

– For the opportunity to visit the Creative FUTURE FOODS WORKSHOP and to enjoy the lunch;

For presenting the prize for ‘the ‘Vigor’ MEMBER OF THE YEAR 2013′ (dinner for two).

 Elena Belevich

(2014)

For holding a charity event on “Facebook” website for raising funds to arrange the festive ‘Vigor’ members photo session.

  Anastasia Jurkiewich, Psychologist, IHSPP Master student

(2014)

For supplying fabrics for “Vigor” members crafts’ classes.

 Asja Sirova, DesArts Studio’s photographer

(2014)

For arranging festive photoshoots for “Vigor” society’s birthday anniversary.

 Elena Khoroshkina, psychologist and artist

(2014)

For donating her painting to be the prize for the nominee “Vigor ‘Member of the Year”.

 Igor Zibrak, Wine Way restaurant’s owner

(2014)

For a gift card (dinner for 2 persons) to be a prize for nominee “The Vigor’ Member of The Year ”.

Julija Rastorgujeva, professional translator

For canvas for drawing, set of acrylic paints and brushes as a prize for nominee “The Vigor Member of the Year” (2014);

For the gift cards as a prize for nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year” (2015 – 2016);

– For the website’s materials’ translation into English (from 2015).

 Elena Kaftaylova, Art-gallery ‘Avec Elize’ owner

(2014)

For the gift card as a prize for nominee ”The ‘Vigor ‘Member of The Year” to attend painter V.Loloyan’s master classes.

 Margarita Goryacheva, psychologist

(since 2015)

For running the classes of glass psychotherapy.

Ilona Roya, member of the board of “Vilori” Ltd

(2015)

– for arranging the decoupage classes.

 Gunta Meilande, podologist

(2015)

For providing two gift certificates for medical pedicures as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”.

 Alina Rastorgujeva

(2015)

For production of three candy fir-trees as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”.

 “Lattelecom” Ltd

(2015)

For providing two tablets as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”.

NRC “Vaivari”

(2015)

For providing two semi-annual subscriptions for visits to the pool as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”.

 Nadezhda Baranovska, professional translator

(from 2015 up to now)

– For the website’s materials’ translation into English.

 Olga Popeiko and psychological centre “Aikido”

(2015)

For congratulations and gifts for Vigor members for New Year Celebrations.

UnimarineSPA

(2015)

For the gift for Vigor – SPA visits.

HELPplus.lv

(2015)

For the gift for Vigor – SPA visits.

Dace Shostaka, Zhanna Daragane, lecturers of the “Translation and Interpreting” programme at the Baltic International Academy

Helen Gilks (Bristol, United Kingdom), editor

 – For the website’s materials’ translation into English

(from 2015 up to now)

Students of “Translation and Interpreting” programme at Baltic International Academy: Daniela Frolova, Karina Yanchenko, Marija Tkachukova, Daria Jagdzhiyanca, Elina Vinogradova, Daria Shemiakina, Julija Kalejnikova, Jekaterina Lavrentjeva, Anastasia Kurnyavko, Layma Shtulberga, Tatjana Segejeva, Alla Sergejeva, Anna Merlinga, Laima Nalimova, Marina Ovsjannikova, , Dmitrijs Maslobojevs, Vladimir Maksimov, Olga Nebrat

Students of South Kazakhstan State Pedagogical Institute (Shymkent, Kazakhstan): Bazarbek Yerbol, Askar Aidana, Baigazy Saltanat

– For the website’s materials’ translation into English.

(2015 – 2016)

Students ofTranslation and Interpretingprogramme at Baltic International Academy: Jelena Slepova, Natalja Serafina, Anna Lizunova, Veronika Krasovska, Veronika Malinovska, Karina Shushpanova, Elizabete Strazdina, Jekaterina Sitika, Aleksandrs Dergousovs, Marek Vrtel, Anna Pashkova, Jekaterina Kirsanova, Alise Golovnjova, Daniil Danileiko, Madara Ozolina, Alona Putjatina, Marina Janushkina, Lubova Sochenko, Jelena Starozhevska, Alina Androsova, Aiga Chernauska, Valentina Pavluka, Anna Bakasejeva

 – For the website’s materials’ translation into English

(2016 — 2017)

Tamara Zhitkevitch, psychologist and psychotherapist

 – For welfare assistance to Vigor

(2017)

Restaurant chain “Double Coffee”

 – For providing gift cards as a prize the for nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”

(2016)

Gunta Meilande

 – For providing gift cards as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”

(2016)

Elena Kaftaylova, Natalia Tasteven-Rabinovich, Olga Jefimova

 – For gifts to Vigor – authors paintings

(2016)

Students ofTranslation and Interpretingprogramme at Baltic International Academy: Dombrovskis Valērijs, Furmanova Sabīne, Petruka Jūlija, Stolbovaia Elena, Evija Melece, Stankeviča Viktorija, Emre Goktas, Inna Zaļlapa

For the website’s materials’ translation into English

(2017 — 2018)

Students ofTranslation and Interpretingprogramme at Baltic International Academy: Malakhova Maria, Riekstiņš Edgars, Stankovska Darja, Boiko Maria, Petrov Nikita, Jekaterina Bērtule, Irina Naumova, Kikabidze Ruslans, Didenko Svetlana, Olishevskiy Miroslav

For the website’s materials’ translation into English

(2018 — 2019)


 

We are very grateful

   To our volunteers, who, at various stages of our programme, have been with us heartily helping the “Vigor” society’s members    Open

So, our big thanks go to:

Lyudmila Lozovskaya, president of SIA «RenessanceS»

(2003 – 2010)

– For her initiative to create the “Vigor” public organization and legal support in the company’s registration;

– For the introduction of techniques such as sensory motor correction into our rehabilitation programme;

– For carrying out charity activities, which helped to raise the amount to pay for therapeutic procedures for 15 patients;

– For popularizing our rehabilitation programme for stroke survivors in media and getting that information to the general public;

– For providing the “Vigor” society with the premises, venues for running the various rehabilitation programmes;

For organizing Ceramics courses.

 International Higher School of Practical Psychology (Riga, Latvia)

(2003 – 2016)

– For a strong background for practical psychologists who are also volunteers of our Society. At different times 32 students and graduates of the IHSPP have worked as volunteers. Nowadays, 8 people participate in our work.

– For joint research work. On the basis of IHSPP, the following works are defended:

  • Bachelor’s thesis “Image of the Sick Person and Ideas for helping the Most Sick and their Relatives in the Rehabilitation of People Who have Had a Stroke” by Vadim Levikin (2008);
  • Qualification work “Development of the Ability to Receive Sensual Pleasure in Everyday Life” by Irina Trigubyuk (2009);
  • Master’s thesis on the subject “Specifics of Time Perspective of People Who have Had a Stroke” by Neonila Brusova (2010);

  • Master’s thesis “Personal Sense of Responsibility for the Health before a Disease and during Rehabilitation” by Alla Lapshevskaya (2015);

  • Master’s thesis “Personal Activity of the People ho Had a Stroke before a Disease and during Rehabilitation” by Irina Trigubyuk (2016).

  Andrey Kuznetsov, director of “Simourg” Company

(since year 2003)

– For creating the “Vigor” society website and providing it’s technical support;
– For the development and introduction of the computer coordination system for “Vigor” society’s rehabilitation programme;

– For supplying the “Vigor” members with personal computers (in year 2013 and 2014).

  Sergei Stepanov, designer

(2006 year)

– For creating the ”Vigor” society’s logo and taking part in website’s layout’s build up.

  Welfare Department of Riga City Council

(since year 2007)

– For the opportunity to use the premises for the “Vigor” society’s various rehabilitation programmes;
– For financing the booklets’ publication (2008);  Оpen

– For financing a trip to the Munchausen museum in Dunte (2008);   Оpen

– For arranging Daugava river cruise on board the  «Libava» ship as a celebration of  the 5th anniversary of “Vigor” (2011);   Оpen

– For co-financing the publication of ‘Vigor’ society’s information booklets (2011);

Оpen  Оpen

– For co-financing expenses on visiting various cultural activities (for people with functional disorders, seniors, stroke survivors) (2011-2012);

– For funding the trips to “Vigoriada” Olympics venue (2011-2012 g);  Оpen

– For financing the premises’ rental for club’s meetings to celebrate New Year (2011-2012);  Оpen

– For financing the Tervete trip (2012).

 Aija Krastina, the head of the Ziemelu branch of Riga Social Services, Dace Danche, Lilita Kobiaka, project manager

(since 2007)

For always giving us a hand by supplying the premises to make our creative plans come to fruition.

  Alexander Anzulevich, the Headmaster of the 72th Riga school

(2005-2009)

– For the organizing the regular swimming pool sessions.

  Sergey Ovchinnikov, managing director of “Osa Plus” Company, Natalia Pirogova, Marketing Director

 (2005)

– For providing the premises for club’s activities.

  Natalia Kubasova, the Headmistress of the Riga 15th secondary school

(2005-2006)

– For providing the premises for club’s activities.

  Victor Elkin, director of “Edelweiss” psychological centre

(2006-2007)

– For providing the premises for club’s activities.

 Inara Ulmane, Rudzite Danovska,the director of Riga Social Service “Abelzieds” Day center

(since 2009)

– For arranging the glass painting courses, physical culture classes, computer courses, English language classes;

– For giving the opportunity to use their office premises for our workshops (since 2010).

  Herman Braun Foundation, its director – Inna Davidova and its manager – Lyudmila Torchinskaya

(since 2006)

– For the invitation to visit concerts of classical and contemporary music;

– For awarding the ‘Vigor Member of the Year’ nominee with a gift card to visit a series of concerts (2014).

  Ivars Balodis, director of ”Apeirons”- the Association for People with Disability and for their friends

(since 2006)

– For arranging various courses.

Tatyana Favorskaya, the chair of the Russian Society in Latvia

(since 2008)

– For invitations to various cultural events.

Alexander Baranov, ‘Arnika’ Foundation Director

(2008)

– For carrying out an action “Low cost training computer”

  Ramona Mironova, kennel’s owner

(2009)

– For organizing and running the Canistherapy classes.

  Jan Lavrentiev, the chairman of “Cat’s Meow” cats’ club, Eleanor and Anatoly Grigoriev

(2010-2011)

For giving the opportunity to interact with animals during exhibitions and club meetings.

  Senior pupils of Riga 40th Secondary school: Margarita Tretyakova, Ksenia Udovenko, Dmitry Bubino, Nadezhda Zutte, Daniel Koren

(2009)

– For running the “patronage” concerts, meetings of the themed club “5 minutes of fame” etc.

  N. Ozolina, Chairman of “Laima” AS

(2009)

– For organization of complimentary trips to “Laima” factory.

 Zane Liepina, the assistant at the Ergotherapy Academic School Rehabilitation department of Riga University named after P Stradins and students of educational programme “Ergotherapy”- Linda Antonova, Ilze Ibragimova, Aelita Itsak, Catherine Roy, Olga Matyushenok, Olga Zhibure

(2010)

– For running ergotherapy practical classes and provision of advisory handbooks for stroke survivors.

 Elena Logacheva, Director of «Blagovest turserviss» company

(2010)

– For arranging Sigulda town excursions.

Тatiana Myslevich, Latvian Radio 4 – Dome Square reporter

– For documentary series about the life of “Vigor”.

 Ekaterina Semenova, Director of the company «MULTILINES»

– For supplying a coach for Sigulda sightseeing (2010);

For supplying a coach for seaside trip and holding “Vigoriada” sport festival (2011).

 Montessori teacher Angelica Odinets

(2011)

– For the opportunity to work with developing teaching and learning materials in the Montessori office.

  Alexei Tretyakov

(since 2011)

For helping “Vigor” members by ensuring technical support for club’s personal computers.

 Olga Maltseva, director of SIA «Dammara»

– For arranging an excursion to Koknese (2011);

– For arranging an excursion to Tervete (2012);

– For arranging an excursion to Cesis District (2013);

– For arranging an excursion to Kurzeme (2014);

– For arranging an excursion to Salacgriva (2016).

  Latvian Community Initiatives Foundation, Boris and Inara Teterev Foundation

(2011)

– For funding the computers’ purchase to make it possible for people with functional disorders, senior people, stroke survivors to learn how to use the social network;   Оpen

– For financing the publication of “Vigor” Society information;

Оpen

Оpen

– For funding the various cultural events (for people with functional disorders, seniors, stroke survivors).

 Latvian Railway – LDz

 (2011)

– For funding the purchase of medical supplies for “Vigor” members. 

 Liene Denisyuk, RSU Master student

 (2013)

– For carrying out serious of musical classes.

  Inara Kaleja, RSU teacher, audio logopedist, the Medical Practice Director

(2013)

For running by students the individual speech therapy sessions for “Vigor” members.

 Vitaly Jermolaev, an artist, and Alexandr Jermolaev, manager

(2013)

– For providing the opportunity to visit the gallery TEMPLIS without a charge.

 Larissa Sumbaev, RSEEBA lecturer

(2013 – 2015)

– For arranging series of topical-literary and historical excursions around Riga.

 Martins Sirmais, Erics Dreibants, Janis Sprogis and team

(2013 – 2014)

– For the opportunity to visit the Creative FUTURE FOODS WORKSHOP and to enjoy the lunch;

For presenting the prize for ‘the ‘Vigor’ MEMBER OF THE YEAR 2013′ (dinner for two).

 Elena Belevich

(2014)

For holding a charity event on “Facebook” website for raising funds to arrange the festive ‘Vigor’ members photo session.

  Anastasia Jurkiewich, Psychologist, IHSPP Master student

(2014)

For supplying fabrics for “Vigor” members crafts’ classes.

 Asja Sirova, DesArts Studio’s photographer

(2014)

For arranging festive photoshoots for “Vigor” society’s birthday anniversary.

 Elena Khoroshkina, psychologist and artist

(2014)

For donating her painting to be the prize for the nominee “Vigor ‘Member of the Year”.

 Igor Zibrak, Wine Way restaurant’s owner

(2014)

For a gift card (dinner for 2 persons) to be a prize for nominee “The Vigor’ Member of The Year ”.

Julija Rastorgujeva, professional translator

For canvas for drawing, set of acrylic paints and brushes as a prize for nominee “The Vigor Member of the Year” (2014);

For the gift cards as a prize for nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year” (2015 – 2016);

– For the website’s materials’ translation into English (from 2015).

 Elena Kaftaylova, Art-gallery ‘Avec Elize’ owner

(2014)

For the gift card as a prize for nominee ”The ‘Vigor ‘Member of The Year” to attend painter V.Loloyan’s master classes.

 Margarita Goryacheva, psychologist

(since 2015)

For running the classes of glass psychotherapy.

Ilona Roya, member of the board of “Vilori” Ltd

(2015)

– for arranging the decoupage classes.

 Gunta Meilande, podologist

(2015)

For providing two gift certificates for medical pedicures as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”.

 Alina Rastorgujeva

(2015)

For production of three candy fir-trees as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”.

 “Lattelecom” Ltd

(2015)

For providing two tablets as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”.

NRC “Vaivari”

(2015)

For providing two semi-annual subscriptions for visits to the pool as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”.

 Nadezhda Baranovska, professional translator

(from 2015 up to now)

– For the website’s materials’ translation into English.

 Olga Popeiko and psychological centre “Aikido”

(2015)

For congratulations and gifts for Vigor members for New Year Celebrations.

UnimarineSPA

(2015)

For the gift for Vigor – SPA visits.

HELPplus.lv

(2015)

For the gift for Vigor – SPA visits.

Dace Shostaka, Zhanna Daragane, lecturers of the “Translation and Interpreting” programme at the Baltic International Academy

Helen Gilks (Bristol, United Kingdom), editor

 – For the website’s materials’ translation into English

(from 2015 up to now)

Students of “Translation and Interpreting” programme at Baltic International Academy: Daniela Frolova, Karina Yanchenko, Marija Tkachukova, Daria Jagdzhiyanca, Elina Vinogradova, Daria Shemiakina, Julija Kalejnikova, Jekaterina Lavrentjeva, Anastasia Kurnyavko, Layma Shtulberga, Tatjana Segejeva, Alla Sergejeva, Anna Merlinga, Laima Nalimova, Marina Ovsjannikova, , Dmitrijs Maslobojevs, Vladimir Maksimov, Olga Nebrat

Students of South Kazakhstan State Pedagogical Institute (Shymkent, Kazakhstan): Bazarbek Yerbol, Askar Aidana, Baigazy Saltanat

– For the website’s materials’ translation into English.

(2015 – 2016)

Students ofTranslation and Interpretingprogramme at Baltic International Academy: Jelena Slepova, Natalja Serafina, Anna Lizunova, Veronika Krasovska, Veronika Malinovska, Karina Shushpanova, Elizabete Strazdina, Jekaterina Sitika, Aleksandrs Dergousovs, Marek Vrtel, Anna Pashkova, Jekaterina Kirsanova, Alise Golovnjova, Daniil Danileiko, Madara Ozolina, Alona Putjatina, Marina Janushkina, Lubova Sochenko, Jelena Starozhevska, Alina Androsova, Aiga Chernauska, Valentina Pavluka, Anna Bakasejeva

 – For the website’s materials’ translation into English

(2016 — 2017)

Tamara Zhitkevitch, psychologist and psychotherapist

 – For welfare assistance to Vigor

(2017)

Restaurant chain “Double Coffee”

 – For providing gift cards as a prize the for nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”

(2016)

Gunta Meilande

 – For providing gift cards as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”

(2016)

Elena Kaftaylova, Natalia Tasteven-Rabinovich, Olga Jefimova

 – For gifts to Vigor – authors paintings

(2016)

Students ofTranslation and Interpretingprogramme at Baltic International Academy: Dombrovskis Valērijs, Furmanova Sabīne, Petruka Jūlija, Stolbovaia Elena, Evija Melece, Stankeviča Viktorija, Emre Goktas, Inna Zaļlapa

For the website’s materials’ translation into English

(2017 — 2018)

Students ofTranslation and Interpretingprogramme at Baltic International Academy: Malakhova Maria, Riekstiņš Edgars, Stankovska Darja, Boiko Maria, Petrov Nikita, Jekaterina Bērtule, Irina Naumova, Kikabidze Ruslans, Didenko Svetlana, Olishevskiy Miroslav

For the website’s materials’ translation into English

(2018 — 2019)


 

We are very grateful

   To our volunteers, who, at various stages of our programme, have been with us heartily helping the “Vigor” society’s members    Open

So, our big thanks go to:

Lyudmila Lozovskaya, president of SIA «RenessanceS»

(2003 – 2010)

– For her initiative to create the “Vigor” public organization and legal support in the company’s registration;

– For the introduction of techniques such as sensory motor correction into our rehabilitation programme;

– For carrying out charity activities, which helped to raise the amount to pay for therapeutic procedures for 15 patients;

– For popularizing our rehabilitation programme for stroke survivors in media and getting that information to the general public;

– For providing the “Vigor” society with the premises, venues for running the various rehabilitation programmes;

For organizing Ceramics courses.

 International Higher School of Practical Psychology (Riga, Latvia)

(2003 – 2016)

– For a strong background for practical psychologists who are also volunteers of our Society. At different times 32 students and graduates of the IHSPP have worked as volunteers. Nowadays, 8 people participate in our work.

– For joint research work. On the basis of IHSPP, the following works are defended:

  • Bachelor’s thesis “Image of the Sick Person and Ideas for helping the Most Sick and their Relatives in the Rehabilitation of People Who have Had a Stroke” by Vadim Levikin (2008);
  • Qualification work “Development of the Ability to Receive Sensual Pleasure in Everyday Life” by Irina Trigubyuk (2009);
  • Master’s thesis on the subject “Specifics of Time Perspective of People Who have Had a Stroke” by Neonila Brusova (2010);

  • Master’s thesis “Personal Sense of Responsibility for the Health before a Disease and during Rehabilitation” by Alla Lapshevskaya (2015);

  • Master’s thesis “Personal Activity of the People ho Had a Stroke before a Disease and during Rehabilitation” by Irina Trigubyuk (2016).

  Andrey Kuznetsov, director of “Simourg” Company

(since year 2003)

– For creating the “Vigor” society website and providing it’s technical support;
– For the development and introduction of the computer coordination system for “Vigor” society’s rehabilitation programme;

– For supplying the “Vigor” members with personal computers (in year 2013 and 2014).

  Sergei Stepanov, designer

(2006 year)

– For creating the ”Vigor” society’s logo and taking part in website’s layout’s build up.

  Welfare Department of Riga City Council

(since year 2007)

– For the opportunity to use the premises for the “Vigor” society’s various rehabilitation programmes;
– For financing the booklets’ publication (2008);  Оpen

– For financing a trip to the Munchausen museum in Dunte (2008);   Оpen

– For arranging Daugava river cruise on board the  «Libava» ship as a celebration of  the 5th anniversary of “Vigor” (2011);   Оpen

– For co-financing the publication of ‘Vigor’ society’s information booklets (2011);

Оpen  Оpen

– For co-financing expenses on visiting various cultural activities (for people with functional disorders, seniors, stroke survivors) (2011-2012);

– For funding the trips to “Vigoriada” Olympics venue (2011-2012 g);  Оpen

– For financing the premises’ rental for club’s meetings to celebrate New Year (2011-2012);  Оpen

– For financing the Tervete trip (2012).

 Aija Krastina, the head of the Ziemelu branch of Riga Social Services, Dace Danche, Lilita Kobiaka, project manager

(since 2007)

For always giving us a hand by supplying the premises to make our creative plans come to fruition.

  Alexander Anzulevich, the Headmaster of the 72th Riga school

(2005-2009)

– For the organizing the regular swimming pool sessions.

  Sergey Ovchinnikov, managing director of “Osa Plus” Company, Natalia Pirogova, Marketing Director

 (2005)

– For providing the premises for club’s activities.

  Natalia Kubasova, the Headmistress of the Riga 15th secondary school

(2005-2006)

– For providing the premises for club’s activities.

  Victor Elkin, director of “Edelweiss” psychological centre

(2006-2007)

– For providing the premises for club’s activities.

 Inara Ulmane, Rudzite Danovska,the director of Riga Social Service “Abelzieds” Day center

(since 2009)

– For arranging the glass painting courses, physical culture classes, computer courses, English language classes;

– For giving the opportunity to use their office premises for our workshops (since 2010).

  Herman Braun Foundation, its director – Inna Davidova and its manager – Lyudmila Torchinskaya

(since 2006)

– For the invitation to visit concerts of classical and contemporary music;

– For awarding the ‘Vigor Member of the Year’ nominee with a gift card to visit a series of concerts (2014).

  Ivars Balodis, director of ”Apeirons”- the Association for People with Disability and for their friends

(since 2006)

– For arranging various courses.

Tatyana Favorskaya, the chair of the Russian Society in Latvia

(since 2008)

– For invitations to various cultural events.

Alexander Baranov, ‘Arnika’ Foundation Director

(2008)

– For carrying out an action “Low cost training computer”

  Ramona Mironova, kennel’s owner

(2009)

– For organizing and running the Canistherapy classes.

  Jan Lavrentiev, the chairman of “Cat’s Meow” cats’ club, Eleanor and Anatoly Grigoriev

(2010-2011)

For giving the opportunity to interact with animals during exhibitions and club meetings.

  Senior pupils of Riga 40th Secondary school: Margarita Tretyakova, Ksenia Udovenko, Dmitry Bubino, Nadezhda Zutte, Daniel Koren

(2009)

– For running the “patronage” concerts, meetings of the themed club “5 minutes of fame” etc.

  N. Ozolina, Chairman of “Laima” AS

(2009)

– For organization of complimentary trips to “Laima” factory.

 Zane Liepina, the assistant at the Ergotherapy Academic School Rehabilitation department of Riga University named after P Stradins and students of educational programme “Ergotherapy”- Linda Antonova, Ilze Ibragimova, Aelita Itsak, Catherine Roy, Olga Matyushenok, Olga Zhibure

(2010)

– For running ergotherapy practical classes and provision of advisory handbooks for stroke survivors.

 Elena Logacheva, Director of «Blagovest turserviss» company

(2010)

– For arranging Sigulda town excursions.

Тatiana Myslevich, Latvian Radio 4 – Dome Square reporter

– For documentary series about the life of “Vigor”.

 Ekaterina Semenova, Director of the company «MULTILINES»

– For supplying a coach for Sigulda sightseeing (2010);

For supplying a coach for seaside trip and holding “Vigoriada” sport festival (2011).

 Montessori teacher Angelica Odinets

(2011)

– For the opportunity to work with developing teaching and learning materials in the Montessori office.

  Alexei Tretyakov

(since 2011)

For helping “Vigor” members by ensuring technical support for club’s personal computers.

 Olga Maltseva, director of SIA «Dammara»

– For arranging an excursion to Koknese (2011);

– For arranging an excursion to Tervete (2012);

– For arranging an excursion to Cesis District (2013);

– For arranging an excursion to Kurzeme (2014);

– For arranging an excursion to Salacgriva (2016).

  Latvian Community Initiatives Foundation, Boris and Inara Teterev Foundation

(2011)

– For funding the computers’ purchase to make it possible for people with functional disorders, senior people, stroke survivors to learn how to use the social network;   Оpen

– For financing the publication of “Vigor” Society information;

Оpen

Оpen

– For funding the various cultural events (for people with functional disorders, seniors, stroke survivors).

 Latvian Railway – LDz

 (2011)

– For funding the purchase of medical supplies for “Vigor” members. 

 Liene Denisyuk, RSU Master student

 (2013)

– For carrying out serious of musical classes.

  Inara Kaleja, RSU teacher, audio logopedist, the Medical Practice Director

(2013)

For running by students the individual speech therapy sessions for “Vigor” members.

 Vitaly Jermolaev, an artist, and Alexandr Jermolaev, manager

(2013)

– For providing the opportunity to visit the gallery TEMPLIS without a charge.

 Larissa Sumbaev, RSEEBA lecturer

(2013 – 2015)

– For arranging series of topical-literary and historical excursions around Riga.

 Martins Sirmais, Erics Dreibants, Janis Sprogis and team

(2013 – 2014)

– For the opportunity to visit the Creative FUTURE FOODS WORKSHOP and to enjoy the lunch;

For presenting the prize for ‘the ‘Vigor’ MEMBER OF THE YEAR 2013′ (dinner for two).

 Elena Belevich

(2014)

For holding a charity event on “Facebook” website for raising funds to arrange the festive ‘Vigor’ members photo session.

  Anastasia Jurkiewich, Psychologist, IHSPP Master student

(2014)

For supplying fabrics for “Vigor” members crafts’ classes.

 Asja Sirova, DesArts Studio’s photographer

(2014)

For arranging festive photoshoots for “Vigor” society’s birthday anniversary.

 Elena Khoroshkina, psychologist and artist

(2014)

For donating her painting to be the prize for the nominee “Vigor ‘Member of the Year”.

 Igor Zibrak, Wine Way restaurant’s owner

(2014)

For a gift card (dinner for 2 persons) to be a prize for nominee “The Vigor’ Member of The Year ”.

Julija Rastorgujeva, professional translator

For canvas for drawing, set of acrylic paints and brushes as a prize for nominee “The Vigor Member of the Year” (2014);

For the gift cards as a prize for nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year” (2015 – 2016);

– For the website’s materials’ translation into English (from 2015).

 Elena Kaftaylova, Art-gallery ‘Avec Elize’ owner

(2014)

For the gift card as a prize for nominee ”The ‘Vigor ‘Member of The Year” to attend painter V.Loloyan’s master classes.

 Margarita Goryacheva, psychologist

(since 2015)

For running the classes of glass psychotherapy.

Ilona Roya, member of the board of “Vilori” Ltd

(2015)

– for arranging the decoupage classes.

 Gunta Meilande, podologist

(2015)

For providing two gift certificates for medical pedicures as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”.

 Alina Rastorgujeva

(2015)

For production of three candy fir-trees as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”.

 “Lattelecom” Ltd

(2015)

For providing two tablets as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”.

NRC “Vaivari”

(2015)

For providing two semi-annual subscriptions for visits to the pool as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”.

 Nadezhda Baranovska, professional translator

(from 2015 up to now)

– For the website’s materials’ translation into English.

 Olga Popeiko and psychological centre “Aikido”

(2015)

For congratulations and gifts for Vigor members for New Year Celebrations.

UnimarineSPA

(2015)

For the gift for Vigor – SPA visits.

HELPplus.lv

(2015)

For the gift for Vigor – SPA visits.

Dace Shostaka, Zhanna Daragane, lecturers of the “Translation and Interpreting” programme at the Baltic International Academy

Helen Gilks (Bristol, United Kingdom), editor

 – For the website’s materials’ translation into English

(from 2015 up to now)

Students of “Translation and Interpreting” programme at Baltic International Academy: Daniela Frolova, Karina Yanchenko, Marija Tkachukova, Daria Jagdzhiyanca, Elina Vinogradova, Daria Shemiakina, Julija Kalejnikova, Jekaterina Lavrentjeva, Anastasia Kurnyavko, Layma Shtulberga, Tatjana Segejeva, Alla Sergejeva, Anna Merlinga, Laima Nalimova, Marina Ovsjannikova, , Dmitrijs Maslobojevs, Vladimir Maksimov, Olga Nebrat

Students of South Kazakhstan State Pedagogical Institute (Shymkent, Kazakhstan): Bazarbek Yerbol, Askar Aidana, Baigazy Saltanat

– For the website’s materials’ translation into English.

(2015 – 2016)

Students ofTranslation and Interpretingprogramme at Baltic International Academy: Jelena Slepova, Natalja Serafina, Anna Lizunova, Veronika Krasovska, Veronika Malinovska, Karina Shushpanova, Elizabete Strazdina, Jekaterina Sitika, Aleksandrs Dergousovs, Marek Vrtel, Anna Pashkova, Jekaterina Kirsanova, Alise Golovnjova, Daniil Danileiko, Madara Ozolina, Alona Putjatina, Marina Janushkina, Lubova Sochenko, Jelena Starozhevska, Alina Androsova, Aiga Chernauska, Valentina Pavluka, Anna Bakasejeva

 – For the website’s materials’ translation into English

(2016 — 2017)

Tamara Zhitkevitch, psychologist and psychotherapist

 – For welfare assistance to Vigor

(2017)

Restaurant chain “Double Coffee”

 – For providing gift cards as a prize the for nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”

(2016)

Gunta Meilande

 – For providing gift cards as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”

(2016)

Elena Kaftaylova, Natalia Tasteven-Rabinovich, Olga Jefimova

 – For gifts to Vigor – authors paintings

(2016)

Students ofTranslation and Interpretingprogramme at Baltic International Academy: Dombrovskis Valērijs, Furmanova Sabīne, Petruka Jūlija, Stolbovaia Elena, Evija Melece, Stankeviča Viktorija, Emre Goktas, Inna Zaļlapa

For the website’s materials’ translation into English

(2017 — 2018)

Students ofTranslation and Interpretingprogramme at Baltic International Academy: Malakhova Maria, Riekstiņš Edgars, Stankovska Darja, Boiko Maria, Petrov Nikita, Jekaterina Bērtule, Irina Naumova, Kikabidze Ruslans, Didenko Svetlana, Olishevskiy Miroslav

For the website’s materials’ translation into English

(2018 — 2019)


 

We are very grateful

   To our volunteers, who, at various stages of our programme, have been with us heartily helping the “Vigor” society’s members    Open

So, our big thanks go to:

Lyudmila Lozovskaya, president of SIA «RenessanceS»

(2003 – 2010)

– For her initiative to create the “Vigor” public organization and legal support in the company’s registration;

– For the introduction of techniques such as sensory motor correction into our rehabilitation programme;

– For carrying out charity activities, which helped to raise the amount to pay for therapeutic procedures for 15 patients;

– For popularizing our rehabilitation programme for stroke survivors in media and getting that information to the general public;

– For providing the “Vigor” society with the premises, venues for running the various rehabilitation programmes;

For organizing Ceramics courses.

 International Higher School of Practical Psychology (Riga, Latvia)

(2003 – 2016)

– For a strong background for practical psychologists who are also volunteers of our Society. At different times 32 students and graduates of the IHSPP have worked as volunteers. Nowadays, 8 people participate in our work.

– For joint research work. On the basis of IHSPP, the following works are defended:

  • Bachelor’s thesis “Image of the Sick Person and Ideas for helping the Most Sick and their Relatives in the Rehabilitation of People Who have Had a Stroke” by Vadim Levikin (2008);
  • Qualification work “Development of the Ability to Receive Sensual Pleasure in Everyday Life” by Irina Trigubyuk (2009);
  • Master’s thesis on the subject “Specifics of Time Perspective of People Who have Had a Stroke” by Neonila Brusova (2010);

  • Master’s thesis “Personal Sense of Responsibility for the Health before a Disease and during Rehabilitation” by Alla Lapshevskaya (2015);

  • Master’s thesis “Personal Activity of the People ho Had a Stroke before a Disease and during Rehabilitation” by Irina Trigubyuk (2016).

  Andrey Kuznetsov, director of “Simourg” Company

(since year 2003)

– For creating the “Vigor” society website and providing it’s technical support;
– For the development and introduction of the computer coordination system for “Vigor” society’s rehabilitation programme;

– For supplying the “Vigor” members with personal computers (in year 2013 and 2014).

  Sergei Stepanov, designer

(2006 year)

– For creating the ”Vigor” society’s logo and taking part in website’s layout’s build up.

  Welfare Department of Riga City Council

(since year 2007)

– For the opportunity to use the premises for the “Vigor” society’s various rehabilitation programmes;
– For financing the booklets’ publication (2008);  Оpen

– For financing a trip to the Munchausen museum in Dunte (2008);   Оpen

– For arranging Daugava river cruise on board the  «Libava» ship as a celebration of  the 5th anniversary of “Vigor” (2011);   Оpen

– For co-financing the publication of ‘Vigor’ society’s information booklets (2011);

Оpen  Оpen

– For co-financing expenses on visiting various cultural activities (for people with functional disorders, seniors, stroke survivors) (2011-2012);

– For funding the trips to “Vigoriada” Olympics venue (2011-2012 g);  Оpen

– For financing the premises’ rental for club’s meetings to celebrate New Year (2011-2012);  Оpen

– For financing the Tervete trip (2012).

 Aija Krastina, the head of the Ziemelu branch of Riga Social Services, Dace Danche, Lilita Kobiaka, project manager

(since 2007)

For always giving us a hand by supplying the premises to make our creative plans come to fruition.

  Alexander Anzulevich, the Headmaster of the 72th Riga school

(2005-2009)

– For the organizing the regular swimming pool sessions.

  Sergey Ovchinnikov, managing director of “Osa Plus” Company, Natalia Pirogova, Marketing Director

 (2005)

– For providing the premises for club’s activities.

  Natalia Kubasova, the Headmistress of the Riga 15th secondary school

(2005-2006)

– For providing the premises for club’s activities.

  Victor Elkin, director of “Edelweiss” psychological centre

(2006-2007)

– For providing the premises for club’s activities.

 Inara Ulmane, Rudzite Danovska,the director of Riga Social Service “Abelzieds” Day center

(since 2009)

– For arranging the glass painting courses, physical culture classes, computer courses, English language classes;

– For giving the opportunity to use their office premises for our workshops (since 2010).

  Herman Braun Foundation, its director – Inna Davidova and its manager – Lyudmila Torchinskaya

(since 2006)

– For the invitation to visit concerts of classical and contemporary music;

– For awarding the ‘Vigor Member of the Year’ nominee with a gift card to visit a series of concerts (2014).

  Ivars Balodis, director of ”Apeirons”- the Association for People with Disability and for their friends

(since 2006)

– For arranging various courses.

Tatyana Favorskaya, the chair of the Russian Society in Latvia

(since 2008)

– For invitations to various cultural events.

Alexander Baranov, ‘Arnika’ Foundation Director

(2008)

– For carrying out an action “Low cost training computer”

  Ramona Mironova, kennel’s owner

(2009)

– For organizing and running the Canistherapy classes.

  Jan Lavrentiev, the chairman of “Cat’s Meow” cats’ club, Eleanor and Anatoly Grigoriev

(2010-2011)

For giving the opportunity to interact with animals during exhibitions and club meetings.

  Senior pupils of Riga 40th Secondary school: Margarita Tretyakova, Ksenia Udovenko, Dmitry Bubino, Nadezhda Zutte, Daniel Koren

(2009)

– For running the “patronage” concerts, meetings of the themed club “5 minutes of fame” etc.

  N. Ozolina, Chairman of “Laima” AS

(2009)

– For organization of complimentary trips to “Laima” factory.

 Zane Liepina, the assistant at the Ergotherapy Academic School Rehabilitation department of Riga University named after P Stradins and students of educational programme “Ergotherapy”- Linda Antonova, Ilze Ibragimova, Aelita Itsak, Catherine Roy, Olga Matyushenok, Olga Zhibure

(2010)

– For running ergotherapy practical classes and provision of advisory handbooks for stroke survivors.

 Elena Logacheva, Director of «Blagovest turserviss» company

(2010)

– For arranging Sigulda town excursions.

Тatiana Myslevich, Latvian Radio 4 – Dome Square reporter

– For documentary series about the life of “Vigor”.

 Ekaterina Semenova, Director of the company «MULTILINES»

– For supplying a coach for Sigulda sightseeing (2010);

For supplying a coach for seaside trip and holding “Vigoriada” sport festival (2011).

 Montessori teacher Angelica Odinets

(2011)

– For the opportunity to work with developing teaching and learning materials in the Montessori office.

  Alexei Tretyakov

(since 2011)

For helping “Vigor” members by ensuring technical support for club’s personal computers.

 Olga Maltseva, director of SIA «Dammara»

– For arranging an excursion to Koknese (2011);

– For arranging an excursion to Tervete (2012);

– For arranging an excursion to Cesis District (2013);

– For arranging an excursion to Kurzeme (2014);

– For arranging an excursion to Salacgriva (2016).

  Latvian Community Initiatives Foundation, Boris and Inara Teterev Foundation

(2011)

– For funding the computers’ purchase to make it possible for people with functional disorders, senior people, stroke survivors to learn how to use the social network;   Оpen

– For financing the publication of “Vigor” Society information;

Оpen

Оpen

– For funding the various cultural events (for people with functional disorders, seniors, stroke survivors).

 Latvian Railway – LDz

 (2011)

– For funding the purchase of medical supplies for “Vigor” members. 

 Liene Denisyuk, RSU Master student

 (2013)

– For carrying out serious of musical classes.

  Inara Kaleja, RSU teacher, audio logopedist, the Medical Practice Director

(2013)

For running by students the individual speech therapy sessions for “Vigor” members.

 Vitaly Jermolaev, an artist, and Alexandr Jermolaev, manager

(2013)

– For providing the opportunity to visit the gallery TEMPLIS without a charge.

 Larissa Sumbaev, RSEEBA lecturer

(2013 – 2015)

– For arranging series of topical-literary and historical excursions around Riga.

 Martins Sirmais, Erics Dreibants, Janis Sprogis and team

(2013 – 2014)

– For the opportunity to visit the Creative FUTURE FOODS WORKSHOP and to enjoy the lunch;

For presenting the prize for ‘the ‘Vigor’ MEMBER OF THE YEAR 2013′ (dinner for two).

 Elena Belevich

(2014)

For holding a charity event on “Facebook” website for raising funds to arrange the festive ‘Vigor’ members photo session.

  Anastasia Jurkiewich, Psychologist, IHSPP Master student

(2014)

For supplying fabrics for “Vigor” members crafts’ classes.

 Asja Sirova, DesArts Studio’s photographer

(2014)

For arranging festive photoshoots for “Vigor” society’s birthday anniversary.

 Elena Khoroshkina, psychologist and artist

(2014)

For donating her painting to be the prize for the nominee “Vigor ‘Member of the Year”.

 Igor Zibrak, Wine Way restaurant’s owner

(2014)

For a gift card (dinner for 2 persons) to be a prize for nominee “The Vigor’ Member of The Year ”.

Julija Rastorgujeva, professional translator

For canvas for drawing, set of acrylic paints and brushes as a prize for nominee “The Vigor Member of the Year” (2014);

For the gift cards as a prize for nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year” (2015 – 2016);

– For the website’s materials’ translation into English (from 2015).

 Elena Kaftaylova, Art-gallery ‘Avec Elize’ owner

(2014)

For the gift card as a prize for nominee ”The ‘Vigor ‘Member of The Year” to attend painter V.Loloyan’s master classes.

 Margarita Goryacheva, psychologist

(since 2015)

For running the classes of glass psychotherapy.

Ilona Roya, member of the board of “Vilori” Ltd

(2015)

– for arranging the decoupage classes.

 Gunta Meilande, podologist

(2015)

For providing two gift certificates for medical pedicures as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”.

 Alina Rastorgujeva

(2015)

For production of three candy fir-trees as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”.

 “Lattelecom” Ltd

(2015)

For providing two tablets as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”.

NRC “Vaivari”

(2015)

For providing two semi-annual subscriptions for visits to the pool as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”.

 Nadezhda Baranovska, professional translator

(from 2015 up to now)

– For the website’s materials’ translation into English.

 Olga Popeiko and psychological centre “Aikido”

(2015)

For congratulations and gifts for Vigor members for New Year Celebrations.

UnimarineSPA

(2015)

For the gift for Vigor – SPA visits.

HELPplus.lv

(2015)

For the gift for Vigor – SPA visits.

Dace Shostaka, Zhanna Daragane, lecturers of the “Translation and Interpreting” programme at the Baltic International Academy

Helen Gilks (Bristol, United Kingdom), editor

 – For the website’s materials’ translation into English

(from 2015 up to now)

Students of “Translation and Interpreting” programme at Baltic International Academy: Daniela Frolova, Karina Yanchenko, Marija Tkachukova, Daria Jagdzhiyanca, Elina Vinogradova, Daria Shemiakina, Julija Kalejnikova, Jekaterina Lavrentjeva, Anastasia Kurnyavko, Layma Shtulberga, Tatjana Segejeva, Alla Sergejeva, Anna Merlinga, Laima Nalimova, Marina Ovsjannikova, , Dmitrijs Maslobojevs, Vladimir Maksimov, Olga Nebrat

Students of South Kazakhstan State Pedagogical Institute (Shymkent, Kazakhstan): Bazarbek Yerbol, Askar Aidana, Baigazy Saltanat

– For the website’s materials’ translation into English.

(2015 – 2016)

Students ofTranslation and Interpretingprogramme at Baltic International Academy: Jelena Slepova, Natalja Serafina, Anna Lizunova, Veronika Krasovska, Veronika Malinovska, Karina Shushpanova, Elizabete Strazdina, Jekaterina Sitika, Aleksandrs Dergousovs, Marek Vrtel, Anna Pashkova, Jekaterina Kirsanova, Alise Golovnjova, Daniil Danileiko, Madara Ozolina, Alona Putjatina, Marina Janushkina, Lubova Sochenko, Jelena Starozhevska, Alina Androsova, Aiga Chernauska, Valentina Pavluka, Anna Bakasejeva

 – For the website’s materials’ translation into English

(2016 — 2017)

Tamara Zhitkevitch, psychologist and psychotherapist

 – For welfare assistance to Vigor

(2017)

Restaurant chain “Double Coffee”

 – For providing gift cards as a prize the for nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”

(2016)

Gunta Meilande

 – For providing gift cards as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”

(2016)

Elena Kaftaylova, Natalia Tasteven-Rabinovich, Olga Jefimova

 – For gifts to Vigor – authors paintings

(2016)

Students ofTranslation and Interpretingprogramme at Baltic International Academy: Dombrovskis Valērijs, Furmanova Sabīne, Petruka Jūlija, Stolbovaia Elena, Evija Melece, Stankeviča Viktorija, Emre Goktas, Inna Zaļlapa

For the website’s materials’ translation into English

(2017 — 2018)

Students ofTranslation and Interpretingprogramme at Baltic International Academy: Malakhova Maria, Riekstiņš Edgars, Stankovska Darja, Boiko Maria, Petrov Nikita, Jekaterina Bērtule, Irina Naumova, Kikabidze Ruslans, Didenko Svetlana, Olishevskiy Miroslav

For the website’s materials’ translation into English

(2018 — 2019)


 

We are very grateful

   To our volunteers, who, at various stages of our programme, have been with us heartily helping the “Vigor” society’s members    Open

So, our big thanks go to:

Lyudmila Lozovskaya, president of SIA «RenessanceS»

(2003 – 2010)

– For her initiative to create the “Vigor” public organization and legal support in the company’s registration;

– For the introduction of techniques such as sensory motor correction into our rehabilitation programme;

– For carrying out charity activities, which helped to raise the amount to pay for therapeutic procedures for 15 patients;

– For popularizing our rehabilitation programme for stroke survivors in media and getting that information to the general public;

– For providing the “Vigor” society with the premises, venues for running the various rehabilitation programmes;

For organizing Ceramics courses.

 International Higher School of Practical Psychology (Riga, Latvia)

(2003 – 2016)

– For a strong background for practical psychologists who are also volunteers of our Society. At different times 32 students and graduates of the IHSPP have worked as volunteers. Nowadays, 8 people participate in our work.

– For joint research work. On the basis of IHSPP, the following works are defended:

  • Bachelor’s thesis “Image of the Sick Person and Ideas for helping the Most Sick and their Relatives in the Rehabilitation of People Who have Had a Stroke” by Vadim Levikin (2008);
  • Qualification work “Development of the Ability to Receive Sensual Pleasure in Everyday Life” by Irina Trigubyuk (2009);
  • Master’s thesis on the subject “Specifics of Time Perspective of People Who have Had a Stroke” by Neonila Brusova (2010);

  • Master’s thesis “Personal Sense of Responsibility for the Health before a Disease and during Rehabilitation” by Alla Lapshevskaya (2015);

  • Master’s thesis “Personal Activity of the People ho Had a Stroke before a Disease and during Rehabilitation” by Irina Trigubyuk (2016).

  Andrey Kuznetsov, director of “Simourg” Company

(since year 2003)

– For creating the “Vigor” society website and providing it’s technical support;
– For the development and introduction of the computer coordination system for “Vigor” society’s rehabilitation programme;

– For supplying the “Vigor” members with personal computers (in year 2013 and 2014).

  Sergei Stepanov, designer

(2006 year)

– For creating the ”Vigor” society’s logo and taking part in website’s layout’s build up.

  Welfare Department of Riga City Council

(since year 2007)

– For the opportunity to use the premises for the “Vigor” society’s various rehabilitation programmes;
– For financing the booklets’ publication (2008);  Оpen

– For financing a trip to the Munchausen museum in Dunte (2008);   Оpen

– For arranging Daugava river cruise on board the  «Libava» ship as a celebration of  the 5th anniversary of “Vigor” (2011);   Оpen

– For co-financing the publication of ‘Vigor’ society’s information booklets (2011);

Оpen  Оpen

– For co-financing expenses on visiting various cultural activities (for people with functional disorders, seniors, stroke survivors) (2011-2012);

– For funding the trips to “Vigoriada” Olympics venue (2011-2012 g);  Оpen

– For financing the premises’ rental for club’s meetings to celebrate New Year (2011-2012);  Оpen

– For financing the Tervete trip (2012).

 Aija Krastina, the head of the Ziemelu branch of Riga Social Services, Dace Danche, Lilita Kobiaka, project manager

(since 2007)

For always giving us a hand by supplying the premises to make our creative plans come to fruition.

  Alexander Anzulevich, the Headmaster of the 72th Riga school

(2005-2009)

– For the organizing the regular swimming pool sessions.

  Sergey Ovchinnikov, managing director of “Osa Plus” Company, Natalia Pirogova, Marketing Director

 (2005)

– For providing the premises for club’s activities.

  Natalia Kubasova, the Headmistress of the Riga 15th secondary school

(2005-2006)

– For providing the premises for club’s activities.

  Victor Elkin, director of “Edelweiss” psychological centre

(2006-2007)

– For providing the premises for club’s activities.

 Inara Ulmane, Rudzite Danovska,the director of Riga Social Service “Abelzieds” Day center

(since 2009)

– For arranging the glass painting courses, physical culture classes, computer courses, English language classes;

– For giving the opportunity to use their office premises for our workshops (since 2010).

  Herman Braun Foundation, its director – Inna Davidova and its manager – Lyudmila Torchinskaya

(since 2006)

– For the invitation to visit concerts of classical and contemporary music;

– For awarding the ‘Vigor Member of the Year’ nominee with a gift card to visit a series of concerts (2014).

  Ivars Balodis, director of ”Apeirons”- the Association for People with Disability and for their friends

(since 2006)

– For arranging various courses.

Tatyana Favorskaya, the chair of the Russian Society in Latvia

(since 2008)

– For invitations to various cultural events.

Alexander Baranov, ‘Arnika’ Foundation Director

(2008)

– For carrying out an action “Low cost training computer”

  Ramona Mironova, kennel’s owner

(2009)

– For organizing and running the Canistherapy classes.

  Jan Lavrentiev, the chairman of “Cat’s Meow” cats’ club, Eleanor and Anatoly Grigoriev

(2010-2011)

For giving the opportunity to interact with animals during exhibitions and club meetings.

  Senior pupils of Riga 40th Secondary school: Margarita Tretyakova, Ksenia Udovenko, Dmitry Bubino, Nadezhda Zutte, Daniel Koren

(2009)

– For running the “patronage” concerts, meetings of the themed club “5 minutes of fame” etc.

  N. Ozolina, Chairman of “Laima” AS

(2009)

– For organization of complimentary trips to “Laima” factory.

 Zane Liepina, the assistant at the Ergotherapy Academic School Rehabilitation department of Riga University named after P Stradins and students of educational programme “Ergotherapy”- Linda Antonova, Ilze Ibragimova, Aelita Itsak, Catherine Roy, Olga Matyushenok, Olga Zhibure

(2010)

– For running ergotherapy practical classes and provision of advisory handbooks for stroke survivors.

 Elena Logacheva, Director of «Blagovest turserviss» company

(2010)

– For arranging Sigulda town excursions.

Тatiana Myslevich, Latvian Radio 4 – Dome Square reporter

– For documentary series about the life of “Vigor”.

 Ekaterina Semenova, Director of the company «MULTILINES»

– For supplying a coach for Sigulda sightseeing (2010);

For supplying a coach for seaside trip and holding “Vigoriada” sport festival (2011).

 Montessori teacher Angelica Odinets

(2011)

– For the opportunity to work with developing teaching and learning materials in the Montessori office.

  Alexei Tretyakov

(since 2011)

For helping “Vigor” members by ensuring technical support for club’s personal computers.

 Olga Maltseva, director of SIA «Dammara»

– For arranging an excursion to Koknese (2011);

– For arranging an excursion to Tervete (2012);

– For arranging an excursion to Cesis District (2013);

– For arranging an excursion to Kurzeme (2014);

– For arranging an excursion to Salacgriva (2016).

  Latvian Community Initiatives Foundation, Boris and Inara Teterev Foundation

(2011)

– For funding the computers’ purchase to make it possible for people with functional disorders, senior people, stroke survivors to learn how to use the social network;   Оpen

– For financing the publication of “Vigor” Society information;

Оpen

Оpen

– For funding the various cultural events (for people with functional disorders, seniors, stroke survivors).

 Latvian Railway – LDz

 (2011)

– For funding the purchase of medical supplies for “Vigor” members. 

 Liene Denisyuk, RSU Master student

 (2013)

– For carrying out serious of musical classes.

  Inara Kaleja, RSU teacher, audio logopedist, the Medical Practice Director

(2013)

For running by students the individual speech therapy sessions for “Vigor” members.

 Vitaly Jermolaev, an artist, and Alexandr Jermolaev, manager

(2013)

– For providing the opportunity to visit the gallery TEMPLIS without a charge.

 Larissa Sumbaev, RSEEBA lecturer

(2013 – 2015)

– For arranging series of topical-literary and historical excursions around Riga.

 Martins Sirmais, Erics Dreibants, Janis Sprogis and team

(2013 – 2014)

– For the opportunity to visit the Creative FUTURE FOODS WORKSHOP and to enjoy the lunch;

For presenting the prize for ‘the ‘Vigor’ MEMBER OF THE YEAR 2013′ (dinner for two).

 Elena Belevich

(2014)

For holding a charity event on “Facebook” website for raising funds to arrange the festive ‘Vigor’ members photo session.

  Anastasia Jurkiewich, Psychologist, IHSPP Master student

(2014)

For supplying fabrics for “Vigor” members crafts’ classes.

 Asja Sirova, DesArts Studio’s photographer

(2014)

For arranging festive photoshoots for “Vigor” society’s birthday anniversary.

 Elena Khoroshkina, psychologist and artist

(2014)

For donating her painting to be the prize for the nominee “Vigor ‘Member of the Year”.

 Igor Zibrak, Wine Way restaurant’s owner

(2014)

For a gift card (dinner for 2 persons) to be a prize for nominee “The Vigor’ Member of The Year ”.

Julija Rastorgujeva, professional translator

For canvas for drawing, set of acrylic paints and brushes as a prize for nominee “The Vigor Member of the Year” (2014);

For the gift cards as a prize for nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year” (2015 – 2016);

– For the website’s materials’ translation into English (from 2015).

 Elena Kaftaylova, Art-gallery ‘Avec Elize’ owner

(2014)

For the gift card as a prize for nominee ”The ‘Vigor ‘Member of The Year” to attend painter V.Loloyan’s master classes.

 Margarita Goryacheva, psychologist

(since 2015)

For running the classes of glass psychotherapy.

Ilona Roya, member of the board of “Vilori” Ltd

(2015)

– for arranging the decoupage classes.

 Gunta Meilande, podologist

(2015)

For providing two gift certificates for medical pedicures as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”.

 Alina Rastorgujeva

(2015)

For production of three candy fir-trees as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”.

 “Lattelecom” Ltd

(2015)

For providing two tablets as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”.

NRC “Vaivari”

(2015)

For providing two semi-annual subscriptions for visits to the pool as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”.

 Nadezhda Baranovska, professional translator

(from 2015 up to now)

– For the website’s materials’ translation into English.

 Olga Popeiko and psychological centre “Aikido”

(2015)

For congratulations and gifts for Vigor members for New Year Celebrations.

UnimarineSPA

(2015)

For the gift for Vigor – SPA visits.

HELPplus.lv

(2015)

For the gift for Vigor – SPA visits.

Dace Shostaka, Zhanna Daragane, lecturers of the “Translation and Interpreting” programme at the Baltic International Academy

Helen Gilks (Bristol, United Kingdom), editor

 – For the website’s materials’ translation into English

(from 2015 up to now)

Students of “Translation and Interpreting” programme at Baltic International Academy: Daniela Frolova, Karina Yanchenko, Marija Tkachukova, Daria Jagdzhiyanca, Elina Vinogradova, Daria Shemiakina, Julija Kalejnikova, Jekaterina Lavrentjeva, Anastasia Kurnyavko, Layma Shtulberga, Tatjana Segejeva, Alla Sergejeva, Anna Merlinga, Laima Nalimova, Marina Ovsjannikova, , Dmitrijs Maslobojevs, Vladimir Maksimov, Olga Nebrat

Students of South Kazakhstan State Pedagogical Institute (Shymkent, Kazakhstan): Bazarbek Yerbol, Askar Aidana, Baigazy Saltanat

– For the website’s materials’ translation into English.

(2015 – 2016)

Students ofTranslation and Interpretingprogramme at Baltic International Academy: Jelena Slepova, Natalja Serafina, Anna Lizunova, Veronika Krasovska, Veronika Malinovska, Karina Shushpanova, Elizabete Strazdina, Jekaterina Sitika, Aleksandrs Dergousovs, Marek Vrtel, Anna Pashkova, Jekaterina Kirsanova, Alise Golovnjova, Daniil Danileiko, Madara Ozolina, Alona Putjatina, Marina Janushkina, Lubova Sochenko, Jelena Starozhevska, Alina Androsova, Aiga Chernauska, Valentina Pavluka, Anna Bakasejeva

 – For the website’s materials’ translation into English

(2016 — 2017)

Tamara Zhitkevitch, psychologist and psychotherapist

 – For welfare assistance to Vigor

(2017)

Restaurant chain “Double Coffee”

 – For providing gift cards as a prize the for nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”

(2016)

Gunta Meilande

 – For providing gift cards as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”

(2016)

Elena Kaftaylova, Natalia Tasteven-Rabinovich, Olga Jefimova

 – For gifts to Vigor – authors paintings

(2016)

Students ofTranslation and Interpretingprogramme at Baltic International Academy: Dombrovskis Valērijs, Furmanova Sabīne, Petruka Jūlija, Stolbovaia Elena, Evija Melece, Stankeviča Viktorija, Emre Goktas, Inna Zaļlapa

For the website’s materials’ translation into English

(2017 — 2018)

Students ofTranslation and Interpretingprogramme at Baltic International Academy: Malakhova Maria, Riekstiņš Edgars, Stankovska Darja, Boiko Maria, Petrov Nikita, Jekaterina Bērtule, Irina Naumova, Kikabidze Ruslans, Didenko Svetlana, Olishevskiy Miroslav

For the website’s materials’ translation into English

(2018 — 2019)


 

We are very grateful

   To our volunteers, who, at various stages of our programme, have been with us heartily helping the “Vigor” society’s members    Open

So, our big thanks go to:

Lyudmila Lozovskaya, president of SIA «RenessanceS»

(2003 – 2010)

– For her initiative to create the “Vigor” public organization and legal support in the company’s registration;

– For the introduction of techniques such as sensory motor correction into our rehabilitation programme;

– For carrying out charity activities, which helped to raise the amount to pay for therapeutic procedures for 15 patients;

– For popularizing our rehabilitation programme for stroke survivors in media and getting that information to the general public;

– For providing the “Vigor” society with the premises, venues for running the various rehabilitation programmes;

For organizing Ceramics courses.

 International Higher School of Practical Psychology (Riga, Latvia)

(2003 – 2016)

– For a strong background for practical psychologists who are also volunteers of our Society. At different times 32 students and graduates of the IHSPP have worked as volunteers. Nowadays, 8 people participate in our work.

– For joint research work. On the basis of IHSPP, the following works are defended:

  • Bachelor’s thesis “Image of the Sick Person and Ideas for helping the Most Sick and their Relatives in the Rehabilitation of People Who have Had a Stroke” by Vadim Levikin (2008);
  • Qualification work “Development of the Ability to Receive Sensual Pleasure in Everyday Life” by Irina Trigubyuk (2009);
  • Master’s thesis on the subject “Specifics of Time Perspective of People Who have Had a Stroke” by Neonila Brusova (2010);

  • Master’s thesis “Personal Sense of Responsibility for the Health before a Disease and during Rehabilitation” by Alla Lapshevskaya (2015);

  • Master’s thesis “Personal Activity of the People ho Had a Stroke before a Disease and during Rehabilitation” by Irina Trigubyuk (2016).

  Andrey Kuznetsov, director of “Simourg” Company

(since year 2003)

– For creating the “Vigor” society website and providing it’s technical support;
– For the development and introduction of the computer coordination system for “Vigor” society’s rehabilitation programme;

– For supplying the “Vigor” members with personal computers (in year 2013 and 2014).

  Sergei Stepanov, designer

(2006 year)

– For creating the ”Vigor” society’s logo and taking part in website’s layout’s build up.

  Welfare Department of Riga City Council

(since year 2007)

– For the opportunity to use the premises for the “Vigor” society’s various rehabilitation programmes;
– For financing the booklets’ publication (2008);  Оpen

– For financing a trip to the Munchausen museum in Dunte (2008);   Оpen

– For arranging Daugava river cruise on board the  «Libava» ship as a celebration of  the 5th anniversary of “Vigor” (2011);   Оpen

– For co-financing the publication of ‘Vigor’ society’s information booklets (2011);

Оpen  Оpen

– For co-financing expenses on visiting various cultural activities (for people with functional disorders, seniors, stroke survivors) (2011-2012);

– For funding the trips to “Vigoriada” Olympics venue (2011-2012 g);  Оpen

– For financing the premises’ rental for club’s meetings to celebrate New Year (2011-2012);  Оpen

– For financing the Tervete trip (2012).

 Aija Krastina, the head of the Ziemelu branch of Riga Social Services, Dace Danche, Lilita Kobiaka, project manager

(since 2007)

For always giving us a hand by supplying the premises to make our creative plans come to fruition.

  Alexander Anzulevich, the Headmaster of the 72th Riga school

(2005-2009)

– For the organizing the regular swimming pool sessions.

  Sergey Ovchinnikov, managing director of “Osa Plus” Company, Natalia Pirogova, Marketing Director

 (2005)

– For providing the premises for club’s activities.

  Natalia Kubasova, the Headmistress of the Riga 15th secondary school

(2005-2006)

– For providing the premises for club’s activities.

  Victor Elkin, director of “Edelweiss” psychological centre

(2006-2007)

– For providing the premises for club’s activities.

 Inara Ulmane, Rudzite Danovska,the director of Riga Social Service “Abelzieds” Day center

(since 2009)

– For arranging the glass painting courses, physical culture classes, computer courses, English language classes;

– For giving the opportunity to use their office premises for our workshops (since 2010).

  Herman Braun Foundation, its director – Inna Davidova and its manager – Lyudmila Torchinskaya

(since 2006)

– For the invitation to visit concerts of classical and contemporary music;

– For awarding the ‘Vigor Member of the Year’ nominee with a gift card to visit a series of concerts (2014).

  Ivars Balodis, director of ”Apeirons”- the Association for People with Disability and for their friends

(since 2006)

– For arranging various courses.

Tatyana Favorskaya, the chair of the Russian Society in Latvia

(since 2008)

– For invitations to various cultural events.

Alexander Baranov, ‘Arnika’ Foundation Director

(2008)

– For carrying out an action “Low cost training computer”

  Ramona Mironova, kennel’s owner

(2009)

– For organizing and running the Canistherapy classes.

  Jan Lavrentiev, the chairman of “Cat’s Meow” cats’ club, Eleanor and Anatoly Grigoriev

(2010-2011)

For giving the opportunity to interact with animals during exhibitions and club meetings.

  Senior pupils of Riga 40th Secondary school: Margarita Tretyakova, Ksenia Udovenko, Dmitry Bubino, Nadezhda Zutte, Daniel Koren

(2009)

– For running the “patronage” concerts, meetings of the themed club “5 minutes of fame” etc.

  N. Ozolina, Chairman of “Laima” AS

(2009)

– For organization of complimentary trips to “Laima” factory.

 Zane Liepina, the assistant at the Ergotherapy Academic School Rehabilitation department of Riga University named after P Stradins and students of educational programme “Ergotherapy”- Linda Antonova, Ilze Ibragimova, Aelita Itsak, Catherine Roy, Olga Matyushenok, Olga Zhibure

(2010)

– For running ergotherapy practical classes and provision of advisory handbooks for stroke survivors.

 Elena Logacheva, Director of «Blagovest turserviss» company

(2010)

– For arranging Sigulda town excursions.

Тatiana Myslevich, Latvian Radio 4 – Dome Square reporter

– For documentary series about the life of “Vigor”.

 Ekaterina Semenova, Director of the company «MULTILINES»

– For supplying a coach for Sigulda sightseeing (2010);

For supplying a coach for seaside trip and holding “Vigoriada” sport festival (2011).

 Montessori teacher Angelica Odinets

(2011)

– For the opportunity to work with developing teaching and learning materials in the Montessori office.

  Alexei Tretyakov

(since 2011)

For helping “Vigor” members by ensuring technical support for club’s personal computers.

 Olga Maltseva, director of SIA «Dammara»

– For arranging an excursion to Koknese (2011);

– For arranging an excursion to Tervete (2012);

– For arranging an excursion to Cesis District (2013);

– For arranging an excursion to Kurzeme (2014);

– For arranging an excursion to Salacgriva (2016).

  Latvian Community Initiatives Foundation, Boris and Inara Teterev Foundation

(2011)

– For funding the computers’ purchase to make it possible for people with functional disorders, senior people, stroke survivors to learn how to use the social network;   Оpen

– For financing the publication of “Vigor” Society information;

Оpen

Оpen

– For funding the various cultural events (for people with functional disorders, seniors, stroke survivors).

 Latvian Railway – LDz

 (2011)

– For funding the purchase of medical supplies for “Vigor” members. 

 Liene Denisyuk, RSU Master student

 (2013)

– For carrying out serious of musical classes.

  Inara Kaleja, RSU teacher, audio logopedist, the Medical Practice Director

(2013)

For running by students the individual speech therapy sessions for “Vigor” members.

 Vitaly Jermolaev, an artist, and Alexandr Jermolaev, manager

(2013)

– For providing the opportunity to visit the gallery TEMPLIS without a charge.

 Larissa Sumbaev, RSEEBA lecturer

(2013 – 2015)

– For arranging series of topical-literary and historical excursions around Riga.

 Martins Sirmais, Erics Dreibants, Janis Sprogis and team

(2013 – 2014)

– For the opportunity to visit the Creative FUTURE FOODS WORKSHOP and to enjoy the lunch;

For presenting the prize for ‘the ‘Vigor’ MEMBER OF THE YEAR 2013′ (dinner for two).

 Elena Belevich

(2014)

For holding a charity event on “Facebook” website for raising funds to arrange the festive ‘Vigor’ members photo session.

  Anastasia Jurkiewich, Psychologist, IHSPP Master student

(2014)

For supplying fabrics for “Vigor” members crafts’ classes.

 Asja Sirova, DesArts Studio’s photographer

(2014)

For arranging festive photoshoots for “Vigor” society’s birthday anniversary.

 Elena Khoroshkina, psychologist and artist

(2014)

For donating her painting to be the prize for the nominee “Vigor ‘Member of the Year”.

 Igor Zibrak, Wine Way restaurant’s owner

(2014)

For a gift card (dinner for 2 persons) to be a prize for nominee “The Vigor’ Member of The Year ”.

Julija Rastorgujeva, professional translator

For canvas for drawing, set of acrylic paints and brushes as a prize for nominee “The Vigor Member of the Year” (2014);

For the gift cards as a prize for nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year” (2015 – 2016);

– For the website’s materials’ translation into English (from 2015).

 Elena Kaftaylova, Art-gallery ‘Avec Elize’ owner

(2014)

For the gift card as a prize for nominee ”The ‘Vigor ‘Member of The Year” to attend painter V.Loloyan’s master classes.

 Margarita Goryacheva, psychologist

(since 2015)

For running the classes of glass psychotherapy.

Ilona Roya, member of the board of “Vilori” Ltd

(2015)

– for arranging the decoupage classes.

 Gunta Meilande, podologist

(2015)

For providing two gift certificates for medical pedicures as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”.

 Alina Rastorgujeva

(2015)

For production of three candy fir-trees as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”.

 “Lattelecom” Ltd

(2015)

For providing two tablets as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”.

NRC “Vaivari”

(2015)

For providing two semi-annual subscriptions for visits to the pool as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”.

 Nadezhda Baranovska, professional translator

(from 2015 up to now)

– For the website’s materials’ translation into English.

 Olga Popeiko and psychological centre “Aikido”

(2015)

For congratulations and gifts for Vigor members for New Year Celebrations.

UnimarineSPA

(2015)

For the gift for Vigor – SPA visits.

HELPplus.lv

(2015)

For the gift for Vigor – SPA visits.

Dace Shostaka, Zhanna Daragane, lecturers of the “Translation and Interpreting” programme at the Baltic International Academy

Helen Gilks (Bristol, United Kingdom), editor

 – For the website’s materials’ translation into English

(from 2015 up to now)

Students of “Translation and Interpreting” programme at Baltic International Academy: Daniela Frolova, Karina Yanchenko, Marija Tkachukova, Daria Jagdzhiyanca, Elina Vinogradova, Daria Shemiakina, Julija Kalejnikova, Jekaterina Lavrentjeva, Anastasia Kurnyavko, Layma Shtulberga, Tatjana Segejeva, Alla Sergejeva, Anna Merlinga, Laima Nalimova, Marina Ovsjannikova, , Dmitrijs Maslobojevs, Vladimir Maksimov, Olga Nebrat

Students of South Kazakhstan State Pedagogical Institute (Shymkent, Kazakhstan): Bazarbek Yerbol, Askar Aidana, Baigazy Saltanat

– For the website’s materials’ translation into English.

(2015 – 2016)

Students ofTranslation and Interpretingprogramme at Baltic International Academy: Jelena Slepova, Natalja Serafina, Anna Lizunova, Veronika Krasovska, Veronika Malinovska, Karina Shushpanova, Elizabete Strazdina, Jekaterina Sitika, Aleksandrs Dergousovs, Marek Vrtel, Anna Pashkova, Jekaterina Kirsanova, Alise Golovnjova, Daniil Danileiko, Madara Ozolina, Alona Putjatina, Marina Janushkina, Lubova Sochenko, Jelena Starozhevska, Alina Androsova, Aiga Chernauska, Valentina Pavluka, Anna Bakasejeva

 – For the website’s materials’ translation into English

(2016 — 2017)

Tamara Zhitkevitch, psychologist and psychotherapist

 – For welfare assistance to Vigor

(2017)

Restaurant chain “Double Coffee”

 – For providing gift cards as a prize the for nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”

(2016)

Gunta Meilande

 – For providing gift cards as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”

(2016)

Elena Kaftaylova, Natalia Tasteven-Rabinovich, Olga Jefimova

 – For gifts to Vigor – authors paintings

(2016)

Students ofTranslation and Interpretingprogramme at Baltic International Academy: Dombrovskis Valērijs, Furmanova Sabīne, Petruka Jūlija, Stolbovaia Elena, Evija Melece, Stankeviča Viktorija, Emre Goktas, Inna Zaļlapa

For the website’s materials’ translation into English

(2017 — 2018)

Students ofTranslation and Interpretingprogramme at Baltic International Academy: Malakhova Maria, Riekstiņš Edgars, Stankovska Darja, Boiko Maria, Petrov Nikita, Jekaterina Bērtule, Irina Naumova, Kikabidze Ruslans, Didenko Svetlana, Olishevskiy Miroslav

For the website’s materials’ translation into English

(2018 — 2019)


 

We are very grateful

   To our volunteers, who, at various stages of our programme, have been with us heartily helping the “Vigor” society’s members    Open

So, our big thanks go to:

Lyudmila Lozovskaya, president of SIA «RenessanceS»

(2003 – 2010)

– For her initiative to create the “Vigor” public organization and legal support in the company’s registration;

– For the introduction of techniques such as sensory motor correction into our rehabilitation programme;

– For carrying out charity activities, which helped to raise the amount to pay for therapeutic procedures for 15 patients;

– For popularizing our rehabilitation programme for stroke survivors in media and getting that information to the general public;

– For providing the “Vigor” society with the premises, venues for running the various rehabilitation programmes;

For organizing Ceramics courses.

 International Higher School of Practical Psychology (Riga, Latvia)

(2003 – 2016)

– For a strong background for practical psychologists who are also volunteers of our Society. At different times 32 students and graduates of the IHSPP have worked as volunteers. Nowadays, 8 people participate in our work.

– For joint research work. On the basis of IHSPP, the following works are defended:

  • Bachelor’s thesis “Image of the Sick Person and Ideas for helping the Most Sick and their Relatives in the Rehabilitation of People Who have Had a Stroke” by Vadim Levikin (2008);
  • Qualification work “Development of the Ability to Receive Sensual Pleasure in Everyday Life” by Irina Trigubyuk (2009);
  • Master’s thesis on the subject “Specifics of Time Perspective of People Who have Had a Stroke” by Neonila Brusova (2010);

  • Master’s thesis “Personal Sense of Responsibility for the Health before a Disease and during Rehabilitation” by Alla Lapshevskaya (2015);

  • Master’s thesis “Personal Activity of the People ho Had a Stroke before a Disease and during Rehabilitation” by Irina Trigubyuk (2016).

  Andrey Kuznetsov, director of “Simourg” Company

(since year 2003)

– For creating the “Vigor” society website and providing it’s technical support;
– For the development and introduction of the computer coordination system for “Vigor” society’s rehabilitation programme;

– For supplying the “Vigor” members with personal computers (in year 2013 and 2014).

  Sergei Stepanov, designer

(2006 year)

– For creating the ”Vigor” society’s logo and taking part in website’s layout’s build up.

  Welfare Department of Riga City Council

(since year 2007)

– For the opportunity to use the premises for the “Vigor” society’s various rehabilitation programmes;
– For financing the booklets’ publication (2008);  Оpen

– For financing a trip to the Munchausen museum in Dunte (2008);   Оpen

– For arranging Daugava river cruise on board the  «Libava» ship as a celebration of  the 5th anniversary of “Vigor” (2011);   Оpen

– For co-financing the publication of ‘Vigor’ society’s information booklets (2011);

Оpen  Оpen

– For co-financing expenses on visiting various cultural activities (for people with functional disorders, seniors, stroke survivors) (2011-2012);

– For funding the trips to “Vigoriada” Olympics venue (2011-2012 g);  Оpen

– For financing the premises’ rental for club’s meetings to celebrate New Year (2011-2012);  Оpen

– For financing the Tervete trip (2012).

 Aija Krastina, the head of the Ziemelu branch of Riga Social Services, Dace Danche, Lilita Kobiaka, project manager

(since 2007)

For always giving us a hand by supplying the premises to make our creative plans come to fruition.

  Alexander Anzulevich, the Headmaster of the 72th Riga school

(2005-2009)

– For the organizing the regular swimming pool sessions.

  Sergey Ovchinnikov, managing director of “Osa Plus” Company, Natalia Pirogova, Marketing Director

 (2005)

– For providing the premises for club’s activities.

  Natalia Kubasova, the Headmistress of the Riga 15th secondary school

(2005-2006)

– For providing the premises for club’s activities.

  Victor Elkin, director of “Edelweiss” psychological centre

(2006-2007)

– For providing the premises for club’s activities.

 Inara Ulmane, Rudzite Danovska,the director of Riga Social Service “Abelzieds” Day center

(since 2009)

– For arranging the glass painting courses, physical culture classes, computer courses, English language classes;

– For giving the opportunity to use their office premises for our workshops (since 2010).

  Herman Braun Foundation, its director – Inna Davidova and its manager – Lyudmila Torchinskaya

(since 2006)

– For the invitation to visit concerts of classical and contemporary music;

– For awarding the ‘Vigor Member of the Year’ nominee with a gift card to visit a series of concerts (2014).

  Ivars Balodis, director of ”Apeirons”- the Association for People with Disability and for their friends

(since 2006)

– For arranging various courses.

Tatyana Favorskaya, the chair of the Russian Society in Latvia

(since 2008)

– For invitations to various cultural events.

Alexander Baranov, ‘Arnika’ Foundation Director

(2008)

– For carrying out an action “Low cost training computer”

  Ramona Mironova, kennel’s owner

(2009)

– For organizing and running the Canistherapy classes.

  Jan Lavrentiev, the chairman of “Cat’s Meow” cats’ club, Eleanor and Anatoly Grigoriev

(2010-2011)

For giving the opportunity to interact with animals during exhibitions and club meetings.

  Senior pupils of Riga 40th Secondary school: Margarita Tretyakova, Ksenia Udovenko, Dmitry Bubino, Nadezhda Zutte, Daniel Koren

(2009)

– For running the “patronage” concerts, meetings of the themed club “5 minutes of fame” etc.

  N. Ozolina, Chairman of “Laima” AS

(2009)

– For organization of complimentary trips to “Laima” factory.

 Zane Liepina, the assistant at the Ergotherapy Academic School Rehabilitation department of Riga University named after P Stradins and students of educational programme “Ergotherapy”- Linda Antonova, Ilze Ibragimova, Aelita Itsak, Catherine Roy, Olga Matyushenok, Olga Zhibure

(2010)

– For running ergotherapy practical classes and provision of advisory handbooks for stroke survivors.

 Elena Logacheva, Director of «Blagovest turserviss» company

(2010)

– For arranging Sigulda town excursions.

Тatiana Myslevich, Latvian Radio 4 – Dome Square reporter

– For documentary series about the life of “Vigor”.

 Ekaterina Semenova, Director of the company «MULTILINES»

– For supplying a coach for Sigulda sightseeing (2010);

For supplying a coach for seaside trip and holding “Vigoriada” sport festival (2011).

 Montessori teacher Angelica Odinets

(2011)

– For the opportunity to work with developing teaching and learning materials in the Montessori office.

  Alexei Tretyakov

(since 2011)

For helping “Vigor” members by ensuring technical support for club’s personal computers.

 Olga Maltseva, director of SIA «Dammara»

– For arranging an excursion to Koknese (2011);

– For arranging an excursion to Tervete (2012);

– For arranging an excursion to Cesis District (2013);

– For arranging an excursion to Kurzeme (2014);

– For arranging an excursion to Salacgriva (2016).

  Latvian Community Initiatives Foundation, Boris and Inara Teterev Foundation

(2011)

– For funding the computers’ purchase to make it possible for people with functional disorders, senior people, stroke survivors to learn how to use the social network;   Оpen

– For financing the publication of “Vigor” Society information;

Оpen

Оpen

– For funding the various cultural events (for people with functional disorders, seniors, stroke survivors).

 Latvian Railway – LDz

 (2011)

– For funding the purchase of medical supplies for “Vigor” members. 

 Liene Denisyuk, RSU Master student

 (2013)

– For carrying out serious of musical classes.

  Inara Kaleja, RSU teacher, audio logopedist, the Medical Practice Director

(2013)

For running by students the individual speech therapy sessions for “Vigor” members.

 Vitaly Jermolaev, an artist, and Alexandr Jermolaev, manager

(2013)

– For providing the opportunity to visit the gallery TEMPLIS without a charge.

 Larissa Sumbaev, RSEEBA lecturer

(2013 – 2015)

– For arranging series of topical-literary and historical excursions around Riga.

 Martins Sirmais, Erics Dreibants, Janis Sprogis and team

(2013 – 2014)

– For the opportunity to visit the Creative FUTURE FOODS WORKSHOP and to enjoy the lunch;

For presenting the prize for ‘the ‘Vigor’ MEMBER OF THE YEAR 2013′ (dinner for two).

 Elena Belevich

(2014)

For holding a charity event on “Facebook” website for raising funds to arrange the festive ‘Vigor’ members photo session.

  Anastasia Jurkiewich, Psychologist, IHSPP Master student

(2014)

For supplying fabrics for “Vigor” members crafts’ classes.

 Asja Sirova, DesArts Studio’s photographer

(2014)

For arranging festive photoshoots for “Vigor” society’s birthday anniversary.

 Elena Khoroshkina, psychologist and artist

(2014)

For donating her painting to be the prize for the nominee “Vigor ‘Member of the Year”.

 Igor Zibrak, Wine Way restaurant’s owner

(2014)

For a gift card (dinner for 2 persons) to be a prize for nominee “The Vigor’ Member of The Year ”.

Julija Rastorgujeva, professional translator

For canvas for drawing, set of acrylic paints and brushes as a prize for nominee “The Vigor Member of the Year” (2014);

For the gift cards as a prize for nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year” (2015 – 2016);

– For the website’s materials’ translation into English (from 2015).

 Elena Kaftaylova, Art-gallery ‘Avec Elize’ owner

(2014)

For the gift card as a prize for nominee ”The ‘Vigor ‘Member of The Year” to attend painter V.Loloyan’s master classes.

 Margarita Goryacheva, psychologist

(since 2015)

For running the classes of glass psychotherapy.

Ilona Roya, member of the board of “Vilori” Ltd

(2015)

– for arranging the decoupage classes.

 Gunta Meilande, podologist

(2015)

For providing two gift certificates for medical pedicures as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”.

 Alina Rastorgujeva

(2015)

For production of three candy fir-trees as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”.

 “Lattelecom” Ltd

(2015)

For providing two tablets as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”.

NRC “Vaivari”

(2015)

For providing two semi-annual subscriptions for visits to the pool as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”.

 Nadezhda Baranovska, professional translator

(from 2015 up to now)

– For the website’s materials’ translation into English.

 Olga Popeiko and psychological centre “Aikido”

(2015)

For congratulations and gifts for Vigor members for New Year Celebrations.

UnimarineSPA

(2015)

For the gift for Vigor – SPA visits.

HELPplus.lv

(2015)

For the gift for Vigor – SPA visits.

Dace Shostaka, Zhanna Daragane, lecturers of the “Translation and Interpreting” programme at the Baltic International Academy

Helen Gilks (Bristol, United Kingdom), editor

 – For the website’s materials’ translation into English

(from 2015 up to now)

Students of “Translation and Interpreting” programme at Baltic International Academy: Daniela Frolova, Karina Yanchenko, Marija Tkachukova, Daria Jagdzhiyanca, Elina Vinogradova, Daria Shemiakina, Julija Kalejnikova, Jekaterina Lavrentjeva, Anastasia Kurnyavko, Layma Shtulberga, Tatjana Segejeva, Alla Sergejeva, Anna Merlinga, Laima Nalimova, Marina Ovsjannikova, , Dmitrijs Maslobojevs, Vladimir Maksimov, Olga Nebrat

Students of South Kazakhstan State Pedagogical Institute (Shymkent, Kazakhstan): Bazarbek Yerbol, Askar Aidana, Baigazy Saltanat

– For the website’s materials’ translation into English.

(2015 – 2016)

Students ofTranslation and Interpretingprogramme at Baltic International Academy: Jelena Slepova, Natalja Serafina, Anna Lizunova, Veronika Krasovska, Veronika Malinovska, Karina Shushpanova, Elizabete Strazdina, Jekaterina Sitika, Aleksandrs Dergousovs, Marek Vrtel, Anna Pashkova, Jekaterina Kirsanova, Alise Golovnjova, Daniil Danileiko, Madara Ozolina, Alona Putjatina, Marina Janushkina, Lubova Sochenko, Jelena Starozhevska, Alina Androsova, Aiga Chernauska, Valentina Pavluka, Anna Bakasejeva

 – For the website’s materials’ translation into English

(2016 — 2017)

Tamara Zhitkevitch, psychologist and psychotherapist

 – For welfare assistance to Vigor

(2017)

Restaurant chain “Double Coffee”

 – For providing gift cards as a prize the for nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”

(2016)

Gunta Meilande

 – For providing gift cards as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”

(2016)

Elena Kaftaylova, Natalia Tasteven-Rabinovich, Olga Jefimova

 – For gifts to Vigor – authors paintings

(2016)

Students ofTranslation and Interpretingprogramme at Baltic International Academy: Dombrovskis Valērijs, Furmanova Sabīne, Petruka Jūlija, Stolbovaia Elena, Evija Melece, Stankeviča Viktorija, Emre Goktas, Inna Zaļlapa

For the website’s materials’ translation into English

(2017 — 2018)

Students ofTranslation and Interpretingprogramme at Baltic International Academy: Malakhova Maria, Riekstiņš Edgars, Stankovska Darja, Boiko Maria, Petrov Nikita, Jekaterina Bērtule, Irina Naumova, Kikabidze Ruslans, Didenko Svetlana, Olishevskiy Miroslav

For the website’s materials’ translation into English

(2018 — 2019)


 

We are very grateful

   To our volunteers, who, at various stages of our programme, have been with us heartily helping the “Vigor” society’s members    Open

So, our big thanks go to:

Lyudmila Lozovskaya, president of SIA «RenessanceS»

(2003 – 2010)

– For her initiative to create the “Vigor” public organization and legal support in the company’s registration;

– For the introduction of techniques such as sensory motor correction into our rehabilitation programme;

– For carrying out charity activities, which helped to raise the amount to pay for therapeutic procedures for 15 patients;

– For popularizing our rehabilitation programme for stroke survivors in media and getting that information to the general public;

– For providing the “Vigor” society with the premises, venues for running the various rehabilitation programmes;

For organizing Ceramics courses.

 International Higher School of Practical Psychology (Riga, Latvia)

(2003 – 2016)

– For a strong background for practical psychologists who are also volunteers of our Society. At different times 32 students and graduates of the IHSPP have worked as volunteers. Nowadays, 8 people participate in our work.

– For joint research work. On the basis of IHSPP, the following works are defended:

  • Bachelor’s thesis “Image of the Sick Person and Ideas for helping the Most Sick and their Relatives in the Rehabilitation of People Who have Had a Stroke” by Vadim Levikin (2008);
  • Qualification work “Development of the Ability to Receive Sensual Pleasure in Everyday Life” by Irina Trigubyuk (2009);
  • Master’s thesis on the subject “Specifics of Time Perspective of People Who have Had a Stroke” by Neonila Brusova (2010);

  • Master’s thesis “Personal Sense of Responsibility for the Health before a Disease and during Rehabilitation” by Alla Lapshevskaya (2015);

  • Master’s thesis “Personal Activity of the People ho Had a Stroke before a Disease and during Rehabilitation” by Irina Trigubyuk (2016).

  Andrey Kuznetsov, director of “Simourg” Company

(since year 2003)

– For creating the “Vigor” society website and providing it’s technical support;
– For the development and introduction of the computer coordination system for “Vigor” society’s rehabilitation programme;

– For supplying the “Vigor” members with personal computers (in year 2013 and 2014).

  Sergei Stepanov, designer

(2006 year)

– For creating the ”Vigor” society’s logo and taking part in website’s layout’s build up.

  Welfare Department of Riga City Council

(since year 2007)

– For the opportunity to use the premises for the “Vigor” society’s various rehabilitation programmes;
– For financing the booklets’ publication (2008);  Оpen

– For financing a trip to the Munchausen museum in Dunte (2008);   Оpen

– For arranging Daugava river cruise on board the  «Libava» ship as a celebration of  the 5th anniversary of “Vigor” (2011);   Оpen

– For co-financing the publication of ‘Vigor’ society’s information booklets (2011);

Оpen  Оpen

– For co-financing expenses on visiting various cultural activities (for people with functional disorders, seniors, stroke survivors) (2011-2012);

– For funding the trips to “Vigoriada” Olympics venue (2011-2012 g);  Оpen

– For financing the premises’ rental for club’s meetings to celebrate New Year (2011-2012);  Оpen

– For financing the Tervete trip (2012).

 Aija Krastina, the head of the Ziemelu branch of Riga Social Services, Dace Danche, Lilita Kobiaka, project manager

(since 2007)

For always giving us a hand by supplying the premises to make our creative plans come to fruition.

  Alexander Anzulevich, the Headmaster of the 72th Riga school

(2005-2009)

– For the organizing the regular swimming pool sessions.

  Sergey Ovchinnikov, managing director of “Osa Plus” Company, Natalia Pirogova, Marketing Director

 (2005)

– For providing the premises for club’s activities.

  Natalia Kubasova, the Headmistress of the Riga 15th secondary school

(2005-2006)

– For providing the premises for club’s activities.

  Victor Elkin, director of “Edelweiss” psychological centre

(2006-2007)

– For providing the premises for club’s activities.

 Inara Ulmane, Rudzite Danovska,the director of Riga Social Service “Abelzieds” Day center

(since 2009)

– For arranging the glass painting courses, physical culture classes, computer courses, English language classes;

– For giving the opportunity to use their office premises for our workshops (since 2010).

  Herman Braun Foundation, its director – Inna Davidova and its manager – Lyudmila Torchinskaya

(since 2006)

– For the invitation to visit concerts of classical and contemporary music;

– For awarding the ‘Vigor Member of the Year’ nominee with a gift card to visit a series of concerts (2014).

  Ivars Balodis, director of ”Apeirons”- the Association for People with Disability and for their friends

(since 2006)

– For arranging various courses.

Tatyana Favorskaya, the chair of the Russian Society in Latvia

(since 2008)

– For invitations to various cultural events.

Alexander Baranov, ‘Arnika’ Foundation Director

(2008)

– For carrying out an action “Low cost training computer”

  Ramona Mironova, kennel’s owner

(2009)

– For organizing and running the Canistherapy classes.

  Jan Lavrentiev, the chairman of “Cat’s Meow” cats’ club, Eleanor and Anatoly Grigoriev

(2010-2011)

For giving the opportunity to interact with animals during exhibitions and club meetings.

  Senior pupils of Riga 40th Secondary school: Margarita Tretyakova, Ksenia Udovenko, Dmitry Bubino, Nadezhda Zutte, Daniel Koren

(2009)

– For running the “patronage” concerts, meetings of the themed club “5 minutes of fame” etc.

  N. Ozolina, Chairman of “Laima” AS

(2009)

– For organization of complimentary trips to “Laima” factory.

 Zane Liepina, the assistant at the Ergotherapy Academic School Rehabilitation department of Riga University named after P Stradins and students of educational programme “Ergotherapy”- Linda Antonova, Ilze Ibragimova, Aelita Itsak, Catherine Roy, Olga Matyushenok, Olga Zhibure

(2010)

– For running ergotherapy practical classes and provision of advisory handbooks for stroke survivors.

 Elena Logacheva, Director of «Blagovest turserviss» company

(2010)

– For arranging Sigulda town excursions.

Тatiana Myslevich, Latvian Radio 4 – Dome Square reporter

– For documentary series about the life of “Vigor”.

 Ekaterina Semenova, Director of the company «MULTILINES»

– For supplying a coach for Sigulda sightseeing (2010);

For supplying a coach for seaside trip and holding “Vigoriada” sport festival (2011).

 Montessori teacher Angelica Odinets

(2011)

– For the opportunity to work with developing teaching and learning materials in the Montessori office.

  Alexei Tretyakov

(since 2011)

For helping “Vigor” members by ensuring technical support for club’s personal computers.

 Olga Maltseva, director of SIA «Dammara»

– For arranging an excursion to Koknese (2011);

– For arranging an excursion to Tervete (2012);

– For arranging an excursion to Cesis District (2013);

– For arranging an excursion to Kurzeme (2014);

– For arranging an excursion to Salacgriva (2016).

  Latvian Community Initiatives Foundation, Boris and Inara Teterev Foundation

(2011)

– For funding the computers’ purchase to make it possible for people with functional disorders, senior people, stroke survivors to learn how to use the social network;   Оpen

– For financing the publication of “Vigor” Society information;

Оpen

Оpen

– For funding the various cultural events (for people with functional disorders, seniors, stroke survivors).

 Latvian Railway – LDz

 (2011)

– For funding the purchase of medical supplies for “Vigor” members. 

 Liene Denisyuk, RSU Master student

 (2013)

– For carrying out serious of musical classes.

  Inara Kaleja, RSU teacher, audio logopedist, the Medical Practice Director

(2013)

For running by students the individual speech therapy sessions for “Vigor” members.

 Vitaly Jermolaev, an artist, and Alexandr Jermolaev, manager

(2013)

– For providing the opportunity to visit the gallery TEMPLIS without a charge.

 Larissa Sumbaev, RSEEBA lecturer

(2013 – 2015)

– For arranging series of topical-literary and historical excursions around Riga.

 Martins Sirmais, Erics Dreibants, Janis Sprogis and team

(2013 – 2014)

– For the opportunity to visit the Creative FUTURE FOODS WORKSHOP and to enjoy the lunch;

For presenting the prize for ‘the ‘Vigor’ MEMBER OF THE YEAR 2013′ (dinner for two).

 Elena Belevich

(2014)

For holding a charity event on “Facebook” website for raising funds to arrange the festive ‘Vigor’ members photo session.

  Anastasia Jurkiewich, Psychologist, IHSPP Master student

(2014)

For supplying fabrics for “Vigor” members crafts’ classes.

 Asja Sirova, DesArts Studio’s photographer

(2014)

For arranging festive photoshoots for “Vigor” society’s birthday anniversary.

 Elena Khoroshkina, psychologist and artist

(2014)

For donating her painting to be the prize for the nominee “Vigor ‘Member of the Year”.

 Igor Zibrak, Wine Way restaurant’s owner

(2014)

For a gift card (dinner for 2 persons) to be a prize for nominee “The Vigor’ Member of The Year ”.

Julija Rastorgujeva, professional translator

For canvas for drawing, set of acrylic paints and brushes as a prize for nominee “The Vigor Member of the Year” (2014);

For the gift cards as a prize for nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year” (2015 – 2016);

– For the website’s materials’ translation into English (from 2015).

 Elena Kaftaylova, Art-gallery ‘Avec Elize’ owner

(2014)

For the gift card as a prize for nominee ”The ‘Vigor ‘Member of The Year” to attend painter V.Loloyan’s master classes.

 Margarita Goryacheva, psychologist

(since 2015)

For running the classes of glass psychotherapy.

Ilona Roya, member of the board of “Vilori” Ltd

(2015)

– for arranging the decoupage classes.

 Gunta Meilande, podologist

(2015)

For providing two gift certificates for medical pedicures as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”.

 Alina Rastorgujeva

(2015)

For production of three candy fir-trees as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”.

 “Lattelecom” Ltd

(2015)

For providing two tablets as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”.

NRC “Vaivari”

(2015)

For providing two semi-annual subscriptions for visits to the pool as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”.

 Nadezhda Baranovska, professional translator

(from 2015 up to now)

– For the website’s materials’ translation into English.

 Olga Popeiko and psychological centre “Aikido”

(2015)

For congratulations and gifts for Vigor members for New Year Celebrations.

UnimarineSPA

(2015)

For the gift for Vigor – SPA visits.

HELPplus.lv

(2015)

For the gift for Vigor – SPA visits.

Dace Shostaka, Zhanna Daragane, lecturers of the “Translation and Interpreting” programme at the Baltic International Academy

Helen Gilks (Bristol, United Kingdom), editor

 – For the website’s materials’ translation into English

(from 2015 up to now)

Students of “Translation and Interpreting” programme at Baltic International Academy: Daniela Frolova, Karina Yanchenko, Marija Tkachukova, Daria Jagdzhiyanca, Elina Vinogradova, Daria Shemiakina, Julija Kalejnikova, Jekaterina Lavrentjeva, Anastasia Kurnyavko, Layma Shtulberga, Tatjana Segejeva, Alla Sergejeva, Anna Merlinga, Laima Nalimova, Marina Ovsjannikova, , Dmitrijs Maslobojevs, Vladimir Maksimov, Olga Nebrat

Students of South Kazakhstan State Pedagogical Institute (Shymkent, Kazakhstan): Bazarbek Yerbol, Askar Aidana, Baigazy Saltanat

– For the website’s materials’ translation into English.

(2015 – 2016)

Students ofTranslation and Interpretingprogramme at Baltic International Academy: Jelena Slepova, Natalja Serafina, Anna Lizunova, Veronika Krasovska, Veronika Malinovska, Karina Shushpanova, Elizabete Strazdina, Jekaterina Sitika, Aleksandrs Dergousovs, Marek Vrtel, Anna Pashkova, Jekaterina Kirsanova, Alise Golovnjova, Daniil Danileiko, Madara Ozolina, Alona Putjatina, Marina Janushkina, Lubova Sochenko, Jelena Starozhevska, Alina Androsova, Aiga Chernauska, Valentina Pavluka, Anna Bakasejeva

 – For the website’s materials’ translation into English

(2016 — 2017)

Tamara Zhitkevitch, psychologist and psychotherapist

 – For welfare assistance to Vigor

(2017)

Restaurant chain “Double Coffee”

 – For providing gift cards as a prize the for nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”

(2016)

Gunta Meilande

 – For providing gift cards as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”

(2016)

Elena Kaftaylova, Natalia Tasteven-Rabinovich, Olga Jefimova

 – For gifts to Vigor – authors paintings

(2016)

Students ofTranslation and Interpretingprogramme at Baltic International Academy: Dombrovskis Valērijs, Furmanova Sabīne, Petruka Jūlija, Stolbovaia Elena, Evija Melece, Stankeviča Viktorija, Emre Goktas, Inna Zaļlapa

For the website’s materials’ translation into English

(2017 — 2018)

Students ofTranslation and Interpretingprogramme at Baltic International Academy: Malakhova Maria, Riekstiņš Edgars, Stankovska Darja, Boiko Maria, Petrov Nikita, Jekaterina Bērtule, Irina Naumova, Kikabidze Ruslans, Didenko Svetlana, Olishevskiy Miroslav

For the website’s materials’ translation into English

(2018 — 2019)


 

We are very grateful

   To our volunteers, who, at various stages of our programme, have been with us heartily helping the “Vigor” society’s members    Open

So, our big thanks go to:

Lyudmila Lozovskaya, president of SIA «RenessanceS»

(2003 – 2010)

– For her initiative to create the “Vigor” public organization and legal support in the company’s registration;

– For the introduction of techniques such as sensory motor correction into our rehabilitation programme;

– For carrying out charity activities, which helped to raise the amount to pay for therapeutic procedures for 15 patients;

– For popularizing our rehabilitation programme for stroke survivors in media and getting that information to the general public;

– For providing the “Vigor” society with the premises, venues for running the various rehabilitation programmes;

For organizing Ceramics courses.

 International Higher School of Practical Psychology (Riga, Latvia)

(2003 – 2016)

– For a strong background for practical psychologists who are also volunteers of our Society. At different times 32 students and graduates of the IHSPP have worked as volunteers. Nowadays, 8 people participate in our work.

– For joint research work. On the basis of IHSPP, the following works are defended:

  • Bachelor’s thesis “Image of the Sick Person and Ideas for helping the Most Sick and their Relatives in the Rehabilitation of People Who have Had a Stroke” by Vadim Levikin (2008);
  • Qualification work “Development of the Ability to Receive Sensual Pleasure in Everyday Life” by Irina Trigubyuk (2009);
  • Master’s thesis on the subject “Specifics of Time Perspective of People Who have Had a Stroke” by Neonila Brusova (2010);

  • Master’s thesis “Personal Sense of Responsibility for the Health before a Disease and during Rehabilitation” by Alla Lapshevskaya (2015);

  • Master’s thesis “Personal Activity of the People ho Had a Stroke before a Disease and during Rehabilitation” by Irina Trigubyuk (2016).

  Andrey Kuznetsov, director of “Simourg” Company

(since year 2003)

– For creating the “Vigor” society website and providing it’s technical support;
– For the development and introduction of the computer coordination system for “Vigor” society’s rehabilitation programme;

– For supplying the “Vigor” members with personal computers (in year 2013 and 2014).

  Sergei Stepanov, designer

(2006 year)

– For creating the ”Vigor” society’s logo and taking part in website’s layout’s build up.

  Welfare Department of Riga City Council

(since year 2007)

– For the opportunity to use the premises for the “Vigor” society’s various rehabilitation programmes;
– For financing the booklets’ publication (2008);  Оpen

– For financing a trip to the Munchausen museum in Dunte (2008);   Оpen

– For arranging Daugava river cruise on board the  «Libava» ship as a celebration of  the 5th anniversary of “Vigor” (2011);   Оpen

– For co-financing the publication of ‘Vigor’ society’s information booklets (2011);

Оpen  Оpen

– For co-financing expenses on visiting various cultural activities (for people with functional disorders, seniors, stroke survivors) (2011-2012);

– For funding the trips to “Vigoriada” Olympics venue (2011-2012 g);  Оpen

– For financing the premises’ rental for club’s meetings to celebrate New Year (2011-2012);  Оpen

– For financing the Tervete trip (2012).

 Aija Krastina, the head of the Ziemelu branch of Riga Social Services, Dace Danche, Lilita Kobiaka, project manager

(since 2007)

For always giving us a hand by supplying the premises to make our creative plans come to fruition.

  Alexander Anzulevich, the Headmaster of the 72th Riga school

(2005-2009)

– For the organizing the regular swimming pool sessions.

  Sergey Ovchinnikov, managing director of “Osa Plus” Company, Natalia Pirogova, Marketing Director

 (2005)

– For providing the premises for club’s activities.

  Natalia Kubasova, the Headmistress of the Riga 15th secondary school

(2005-2006)

– For providing the premises for club’s activities.

  Victor Elkin, director of “Edelweiss” psychological centre

(2006-2007)

– For providing the premises for club’s activities.

 Inara Ulmane, Rudzite Danovska,the director of Riga Social Service “Abelzieds” Day center

(since 2009)

– For arranging the glass painting courses, physical culture classes, computer courses, English language classes;

– For giving the opportunity to use their office premises for our workshops (since 2010).

  Herman Braun Foundation, its director – Inna Davidova and its manager – Lyudmila Torchinskaya

(since 2006)

– For the invitation to visit concerts of classical and contemporary music;

– For awarding the ‘Vigor Member of the Year’ nominee with a gift card to visit a series of concerts (2014).

  Ivars Balodis, director of ”Apeirons”- the Association for People with Disability and for their friends

(since 2006)

– For arranging various courses.

Tatyana Favorskaya, the chair of the Russian Society in Latvia

(since 2008)

– For invitations to various cultural events.

Alexander Baranov, ‘Arnika’ Foundation Director

(2008)

– For carrying out an action “Low cost training computer”

  Ramona Mironova, kennel’s owner

(2009)

– For organizing and running the Canistherapy classes.

  Jan Lavrentiev, the chairman of “Cat’s Meow” cats’ club, Eleanor and Anatoly Grigoriev

(2010-2011)

For giving the opportunity to interact with animals during exhibitions and club meetings.

  Senior pupils of Riga 40th Secondary school: Margarita Tretyakova, Ksenia Udovenko, Dmitry Bubino, Nadezhda Zutte, Daniel Koren

(2009)

– For running the “patronage” concerts, meetings of the themed club “5 minutes of fame” etc.

  N. Ozolina, Chairman of “Laima” AS

(2009)

– For organization of complimentary trips to “Laima” factory.

 Zane Liepina, the assistant at the Ergotherapy Academic School Rehabilitation department of Riga University named after P Stradins and students of educational programme “Ergotherapy”- Linda Antonova, Ilze Ibragimova, Aelita Itsak, Catherine Roy, Olga Matyushenok, Olga Zhibure

(2010)

– For running ergotherapy practical classes and provision of advisory handbooks for stroke survivors.

 Elena Logacheva, Director of «Blagovest turserviss» company

(2010)

– For arranging Sigulda town excursions.

Тatiana Myslevich, Latvian Radio 4 – Dome Square reporter

– For documentary series about the life of “Vigor”.

 Ekaterina Semenova, Director of the company «MULTILINES»

– For supplying a coach for Sigulda sightseeing (2010);

For supplying a coach for seaside trip and holding “Vigoriada” sport festival (2011).

 Montessori teacher Angelica Odinets

(2011)

– For the opportunity to work with developing teaching and learning materials in the Montessori office.

  Alexei Tretyakov

(since 2011)

For helping “Vigor” members by ensuring technical support for club’s personal computers.

 Olga Maltseva, director of SIA «Dammara»

– For arranging an excursion to Koknese (2011);

– For arranging an excursion to Tervete (2012);

– For arranging an excursion to Cesis District (2013);

– For arranging an excursion to Kurzeme (2014);

– For arranging an excursion to Salacgriva (2016).

  Latvian Community Initiatives Foundation, Boris and Inara Teterev Foundation

(2011)

– For funding the computers’ purchase to make it possible for people with functional disorders, senior people, stroke survivors to learn how to use the social network;   Оpen

– For financing the publication of “Vigor” Society information;

Оpen

Оpen

– For funding the various cultural events (for people with functional disorders, seniors, stroke survivors).

 Latvian Railway – LDz

 (2011)

– For funding the purchase of medical supplies for “Vigor” members. 

 Liene Denisyuk, RSU Master student

 (2013)

– For carrying out serious of musical classes.

  Inara Kaleja, RSU teacher, audio logopedist, the Medical Practice Director

(2013)

For running by students the individual speech therapy sessions for “Vigor” members.

 Vitaly Jermolaev, an artist, and Alexandr Jermolaev, manager

(2013)

– For providing the opportunity to visit the gallery TEMPLIS without a charge.

 Larissa Sumbaev, RSEEBA lecturer

(2013 – 2015)

– For arranging series of topical-literary and historical excursions around Riga.

 Martins Sirmais, Erics Dreibants, Janis Sprogis and team

(2013 – 2014)

– For the opportunity to visit the Creative FUTURE FOODS WORKSHOP and to enjoy the lunch;

For presenting the prize for ‘the ‘Vigor’ MEMBER OF THE YEAR 2013′ (dinner for two).

 Elena Belevich

(2014)

For holding a charity event on “Facebook” website for raising funds to arrange the festive ‘Vigor’ members photo session.

  Anastasia Jurkiewich, Psychologist, IHSPP Master student

(2014)

For supplying fabrics for “Vigor” members crafts’ classes.

 Asja Sirova, DesArts Studio’s photographer

(2014)

For arranging festive photoshoots for “Vigor” society’s birthday anniversary.

 Elena Khoroshkina, psychologist and artist

(2014)

For donating her painting to be the prize for the nominee “Vigor ‘Member of the Year”.

 Igor Zibrak, Wine Way restaurant’s owner

(2014)

For a gift card (dinner for 2 persons) to be a prize for nominee “The Vigor’ Member of The Year ”.

Julija Rastorgujeva, professional translator

For canvas for drawing, set of acrylic paints and brushes as a prize for nominee “The Vigor Member of the Year” (2014);

For the gift cards as a prize for nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year” (2015 – 2016);

– For the website’s materials’ translation into English (from 2015).

 Elena Kaftaylova, Art-gallery ‘Avec Elize’ owner

(2014)

For the gift card as a prize for nominee ”The ‘Vigor ‘Member of The Year” to attend painter V.Loloyan’s master classes.

 Margarita Goryacheva, psychologist

(since 2015)

For running the classes of glass psychotherapy.

Ilona Roya, member of the board of “Vilori” Ltd

(2015)

– for arranging the decoupage classes.

 Gunta Meilande, podologist

(2015)

For providing two gift certificates for medical pedicures as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”.

 Alina Rastorgujeva

(2015)

For production of three candy fir-trees as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”.

 “Lattelecom” Ltd

(2015)

For providing two tablets as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”.

NRC “Vaivari”

(2015)

For providing two semi-annual subscriptions for visits to the pool as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”.

 Nadezhda Baranovska, professional translator

(from 2015 up to now)

– For the website’s materials’ translation into English.

 Olga Popeiko and psychological centre “Aikido”

(2015)

For congratulations and gifts for Vigor members for New Year Celebrations.

UnimarineSPA

(2015)

For the gift for Vigor – SPA visits.

HELPplus.lv

(2015)

For the gift for Vigor – SPA visits.

Dace Shostaka, Zhanna Daragane, lecturers of the “Translation and Interpreting” programme at the Baltic International Academy

Helen Gilks (Bristol, United Kingdom), editor

 – For the website’s materials’ translation into English

(from 2015 up to now)

Students of “Translation and Interpreting” programme at Baltic International Academy: Daniela Frolova, Karina Yanchenko, Marija Tkachukova, Daria Jagdzhiyanca, Elina Vinogradova, Daria Shemiakina, Julija Kalejnikova, Jekaterina Lavrentjeva, Anastasia Kurnyavko, Layma Shtulberga, Tatjana Segejeva, Alla Sergejeva, Anna Merlinga, Laima Nalimova, Marina Ovsjannikova, , Dmitrijs Maslobojevs, Vladimir Maksimov, Olga Nebrat

Students of South Kazakhstan State Pedagogical Institute (Shymkent, Kazakhstan): Bazarbek Yerbol, Askar Aidana, Baigazy Saltanat

– For the website’s materials’ translation into English.

(2015 – 2016)

Students ofTranslation and Interpretingprogramme at Baltic International Academy: Jelena Slepova, Natalja Serafina, Anna Lizunova, Veronika Krasovska, Veronika Malinovska, Karina Shushpanova, Elizabete Strazdina, Jekaterina Sitika, Aleksandrs Dergousovs, Marek Vrtel, Anna Pashkova, Jekaterina Kirsanova, Alise Golovnjova, Daniil Danileiko, Madara Ozolina, Alona Putjatina, Marina Janushkina, Lubova Sochenko, Jelena Starozhevska, Alina Androsova, Aiga Chernauska, Valentina Pavluka, Anna Bakasejeva

 – For the website’s materials’ translation into English

(2016 — 2017)

Tamara Zhitkevitch, psychologist and psychotherapist

 – For welfare assistance to Vigor

(2017)

Restaurant chain “Double Coffee”

 – For providing gift cards as a prize the for nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”

(2016)

Gunta Meilande

 – For providing gift cards as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”

(2016)

Elena Kaftaylova, Natalia Tasteven-Rabinovich, Olga Jefimova

 – For gifts to Vigor – authors paintings

(2016)

Students ofTranslation and Interpretingprogramme at Baltic International Academy: Dombrovskis Valērijs, Furmanova Sabīne, Petruka Jūlija, Stolbovaia Elena, Evija Melece, Stankeviča Viktorija, Emre Goktas, Inna Zaļlapa

For the website’s materials’ translation into English

(2017 — 2018)

Students ofTranslation and Interpretingprogramme at Baltic International Academy: Malakhova Maria, Riekstiņš Edgars, Stankovska Darja, Boiko Maria, Petrov Nikita, Jekaterina Bērtule, Irina Naumova, Kikabidze Ruslans, Didenko Svetlana, Olishevskiy Miroslav

For the website’s materials’ translation into English

(2018 — 2019)


 

We are very grateful

   To our volunteers, who, at various stages of our programme, have been with us heartily helping the “Vigor” society’s members    Open

So, our big thanks go to:

Lyudmila Lozovskaya, president of SIA «RenessanceS»

(2003 – 2010)

– For her initiative to create the “Vigor” public organization and legal support in the company’s registration;

– For the introduction of techniques such as sensory motor correction into our rehabilitation programme;

– For carrying out charity activities, which helped to raise the amount to pay for therapeutic procedures for 15 patients;

– For popularizing our rehabilitation programme for stroke survivors in media and getting that information to the general public;

– For providing the “Vigor” society with the premises, venues for running the various rehabilitation programmes;

For organizing Ceramics courses.

 International Higher School of Practical Psychology (Riga, Latvia)

(2003 – 2016)

– For a strong background for practical psychologists who are also volunteers of our Society. At different times 32 students and graduates of the IHSPP have worked as volunteers. Nowadays, 8 people participate in our work.

– For joint research work. On the basis of IHSPP, the following works are defended:

  • Bachelor’s thesis “Image of the Sick Person and Ideas for helping the Most Sick and their Relatives in the Rehabilitation of People Who have Had a Stroke” by Vadim Levikin (2008);
  • Qualification work “Development of the Ability to Receive Sensual Pleasure in Everyday Life” by Irina Trigubyuk (2009);
  • Master’s thesis on the subject “Specifics of Time Perspective of People Who have Had a Stroke” by Neonila Brusova (2010);

  • Master’s thesis “Personal Sense of Responsibility for the Health before a Disease and during Rehabilitation” by Alla Lapshevskaya (2015);

  • Master’s thesis “Personal Activity of the People ho Had a Stroke before a Disease and during Rehabilitation” by Irina Trigubyuk (2016).

  Andrey Kuznetsov, director of “Simourg” Company

(since year 2003)

– For creating the “Vigor” society website and providing it’s technical support;
– For the development and introduction of the computer coordination system for “Vigor” society’s rehabilitation programme;

– For supplying the “Vigor” members with personal computers (in year 2013 and 2014).

  Sergei Stepanov, designer

(2006 year)

– For creating the ”Vigor” society’s logo and taking part in website’s layout’s build up.

  Welfare Department of Riga City Council

(since year 2007)

– For the opportunity to use the premises for the “Vigor” society’s various rehabilitation programmes;
– For financing the booklets’ publication (2008);  Оpen

– For financing a trip to the Munchausen museum in Dunte (2008);   Оpen

– For arranging Daugava river cruise on board the  «Libava» ship as a celebration of  the 5th anniversary of “Vigor” (2011);   Оpen

– For co-financing the publication of ‘Vigor’ society’s information booklets (2011);

Оpen  Оpen

– For co-financing expenses on visiting various cultural activities (for people with functional disorders, seniors, stroke survivors) (2011-2012);

– For funding the trips to “Vigoriada” Olympics venue (2011-2012 g);  Оpen

– For financing the premises’ rental for club’s meetings to celebrate New Year (2011-2012);  Оpen

– For financing the Tervete trip (2012).

 Aija Krastina, the head of the Ziemelu branch of Riga Social Services, Dace Danche, Lilita Kobiaka, project manager

(since 2007)

For always giving us a hand by supplying the premises to make our creative plans come to fruition.

  Alexander Anzulevich, the Headmaster of the 72th Riga school

(2005-2009)

– For the organizing the regular swimming pool sessions.

  Sergey Ovchinnikov, managing director of “Osa Plus” Company, Natalia Pirogova, Marketing Director

 (2005)

– For providing the premises for club’s activities.

  Natalia Kubasova, the Headmistress of the Riga 15th secondary school

(2005-2006)

– For providing the premises for club’s activities.

  Victor Elkin, director of “Edelweiss” psychological centre

(2006-2007)

– For providing the premises for club’s activities.

 Inara Ulmane, Rudzite Danovska,the director of Riga Social Service “Abelzieds” Day center

(since 2009)

– For arranging the glass painting courses, physical culture classes, computer courses, English language classes;

– For giving the opportunity to use their office premises for our workshops (since 2010).

  Herman Braun Foundation, its director – Inna Davidova and its manager – Lyudmila Torchinskaya

(since 2006)

– For the invitation to visit concerts of classical and contemporary music;

– For awarding the ‘Vigor Member of the Year’ nominee with a gift card to visit a series of concerts (2014).

  Ivars Balodis, director of ”Apeirons”- the Association for People with Disability and for their friends

(since 2006)

– For arranging various courses.

Tatyana Favorskaya, the chair of the Russian Society in Latvia

(since 2008)

– For invitations to various cultural events.

Alexander Baranov, ‘Arnika’ Foundation Director

(2008)

– For carrying out an action “Low cost training computer”

  Ramona Mironova, kennel’s owner

(2009)

– For organizing and running the Canistherapy classes.

  Jan Lavrentiev, the chairman of “Cat’s Meow” cats’ club, Eleanor and Anatoly Grigoriev

(2010-2011)

For giving the opportunity to interact with animals during exhibitions and club meetings.

  Senior pupils of Riga 40th Secondary school: Margarita Tretyakova, Ksenia Udovenko, Dmitry Bubino, Nadezhda Zutte, Daniel Koren

(2009)

– For running the “patronage” concerts, meetings of the themed club “5 minutes of fame” etc.

  N. Ozolina, Chairman of “Laima” AS

(2009)

– For organization of complimentary trips to “Laima” factory.

 Zane Liepina, the assistant at the Ergotherapy Academic School Rehabilitation department of Riga University named after P Stradins and students of educational programme “Ergotherapy”- Linda Antonova, Ilze Ibragimova, Aelita Itsak, Catherine Roy, Olga Matyushenok, Olga Zhibure

(2010)

– For running ergotherapy practical classes and provision of advisory handbooks for stroke survivors.

 Elena Logacheva, Director of «Blagovest turserviss» company

(2010)

– For arranging Sigulda town excursions.

Тatiana Myslevich, Latvian Radio 4 – Dome Square reporter

– For documentary series about the life of “Vigor”.

 Ekaterina Semenova, Director of the company «MULTILINES»

– For supplying a coach for Sigulda sightseeing (2010);

For supplying a coach for seaside trip and holding “Vigoriada” sport festival (2011).

 Montessori teacher Angelica Odinets

(2011)

– For the opportunity to work with developing teaching and learning materials in the Montessori office.

  Alexei Tretyakov

(since 2011)

For helping “Vigor” members by ensuring technical support for club’s personal computers.

 Olga Maltseva, director of SIA «Dammara»

– For arranging an excursion to Koknese (2011);

– For arranging an excursion to Tervete (2012);

– For arranging an excursion to Cesis District (2013);

– For arranging an excursion to Kurzeme (2014);

– For arranging an excursion to Salacgriva (2016).

  Latvian Community Initiatives Foundation, Boris and Inara Teterev Foundation

(2011)

– For funding the computers’ purchase to make it possible for people with functional disorders, senior people, stroke survivors to learn how to use the social network;   Оpen

– For financing the publication of “Vigor” Society information;

Оpen

Оpen

– For funding the various cultural events (for people with functional disorders, seniors, stroke survivors).

 Latvian Railway – LDz

 (2011)

– For funding the purchase of medical supplies for “Vigor” members. 

 Liene Denisyuk, RSU Master student

 (2013)

– For carrying out serious of musical classes.

  Inara Kaleja, RSU teacher, audio logopedist, the Medical Practice Director

(2013)

For running by students the individual speech therapy sessions for “Vigor” members.

 Vitaly Jermolaev, an artist, and Alexandr Jermolaev, manager

(2013)

– For providing the opportunity to visit the gallery TEMPLIS without a charge.

 Larissa Sumbaev, RSEEBA lecturer

(2013 – 2015)

– For arranging series of topical-literary and historical excursions around Riga.

 Martins Sirmais, Erics Dreibants, Janis Sprogis and team

(2013 – 2014)

– For the opportunity to visit the Creative FUTURE FOODS WORKSHOP and to enjoy the lunch;

For presenting the prize for ‘the ‘Vigor’ MEMBER OF THE YEAR 2013′ (dinner for two).

 Elena Belevich

(2014)

For holding a charity event on “Facebook” website for raising funds to arrange the festive ‘Vigor’ members photo session.

  Anastasia Jurkiewich, Psychologist, IHSPP Master student

(2014)

For supplying fabrics for “Vigor” members crafts’ classes.

 Asja Sirova, DesArts Studio’s photographer

(2014)

For arranging festive photoshoots for “Vigor” society’s birthday anniversary.

 Elena Khoroshkina, psychologist and artist

(2014)

For donating her painting to be the prize for the nominee “Vigor ‘Member of the Year”.

 Igor Zibrak, Wine Way restaurant’s owner

(2014)

For a gift card (dinner for 2 persons) to be a prize for nominee “The Vigor’ Member of The Year ”.

Julija Rastorgujeva, professional translator

For canvas for drawing, set of acrylic paints and brushes as a prize for nominee “The Vigor Member of the Year” (2014);

For the gift cards as a prize for nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year” (2015 – 2016);

– For the website’s materials’ translation into English (from 2015).

 Elena Kaftaylova, Art-gallery ‘Avec Elize’ owner

(2014)

For the gift card as a prize for nominee ”The ‘Vigor ‘Member of The Year” to attend painter V.Loloyan’s master classes.

 Margarita Goryacheva, psychologist

(since 2015)

For running the classes of glass psychotherapy.

Ilona Roya, member of the board of “Vilori” Ltd

(2015)

– for arranging the decoupage classes.

 Gunta Meilande, podologist

(2015)

For providing two gift certificates for medical pedicures as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”.

 Alina Rastorgujeva

(2015)

For production of three candy fir-trees as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”.

 “Lattelecom” Ltd

(2015)

For providing two tablets as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”.

NRC “Vaivari”

(2015)

For providing two semi-annual subscriptions for visits to the pool as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”.

 Nadezhda Baranovska, professional translator

(from 2015 up to now)

– For the website’s materials’ translation into English.

 Olga Popeiko and psychological centre “Aikido”

(2015)

For congratulations and gifts for Vigor members for New Year Celebrations.

UnimarineSPA

(2015)

For the gift for Vigor – SPA visits.

HELPplus.lv

(2015)

For the gift for Vigor – SPA visits.

Dace Shostaka, Zhanna Daragane, lecturers of the “Translation and Interpreting” programme at the Baltic International Academy

Helen Gilks (Bristol, United Kingdom), editor

 – For the website’s materials’ translation into English

(from 2015 up to now)

Students of “Translation and Interpreting” programme at Baltic International Academy: Daniela Frolova, Karina Yanchenko, Marija Tkachukova, Daria Jagdzhiyanca, Elina Vinogradova, Daria Shemiakina, Julija Kalejnikova, Jekaterina Lavrentjeva, Anastasia Kurnyavko, Layma Shtulberga, Tatjana Segejeva, Alla Sergejeva, Anna Merlinga, Laima Nalimova, Marina Ovsjannikova, , Dmitrijs Maslobojevs, Vladimir Maksimov, Olga Nebrat

Students of South Kazakhstan State Pedagogical Institute (Shymkent, Kazakhstan): Bazarbek Yerbol, Askar Aidana, Baigazy Saltanat

– For the website’s materials’ translation into English.

(2015 – 2016)

Students ofTranslation and Interpretingprogramme at Baltic International Academy: Jelena Slepova, Natalja Serafina, Anna Lizunova, Veronika Krasovska, Veronika Malinovska, Karina Shushpanova, Elizabete Strazdina, Jekaterina Sitika, Aleksandrs Dergousovs, Marek Vrtel, Anna Pashkova, Jekaterina Kirsanova, Alise Golovnjova, Daniil Danileiko, Madara Ozolina, Alona Putjatina, Marina Janushkina, Lubova Sochenko, Jelena Starozhevska, Alina Androsova, Aiga Chernauska, Valentina Pavluka, Anna Bakasejeva

 – For the website’s materials’ translation into English

(2016 — 2017)

Tamara Zhitkevitch, psychologist and psychotherapist

 – For welfare assistance to Vigor

(2017)

Restaurant chain “Double Coffee”

 – For providing gift cards as a prize the for nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”

(2016)

Gunta Meilande

 – For providing gift cards as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”

(2016)

Elena Kaftaylova, Natalia Tasteven-Rabinovich, Olga Jefimova

 – For gifts to Vigor – authors paintings

(2016)

Students ofTranslation and Interpretingprogramme at Baltic International Academy: Dombrovskis Valērijs, Furmanova Sabīne, Petruka Jūlija, Stolbovaia Elena, Evija Melece, Stankeviča Viktorija, Emre Goktas, Inna Zaļlapa

For the website’s materials’ translation into English

(2017 — 2018)

Students ofTranslation and Interpretingprogramme at Baltic International Academy: Malakhova Maria, Riekstiņš Edgars, Stankovska Darja, Boiko Maria, Petrov Nikita, Jekaterina Bērtule, Irina Naumova, Kikabidze Ruslans, Didenko Svetlana, Olishevskiy Miroslav

For the website’s materials’ translation into English

(2018 — 2019)


 

We are very grateful

   To our volunteers, who, at various stages of our programme, have been with us heartily helping the “Vigor” society’s members    Open

So, our big thanks go to:

Lyudmila Lozovskaya, president of SIA «RenessanceS»

(2003 – 2010)

– For her initiative to create the “Vigor” public organization and legal support in the company’s registration;

– For the introduction of techniques such as sensory motor correction into our rehabilitation programme;

– For carrying out charity activities, which helped to raise the amount to pay for therapeutic procedures for 15 patients;

– For popularizing our rehabilitation programme for stroke survivors in media and getting that information to the general public;

– For providing the “Vigor” society with the premises, venues for running the various rehabilitation programmes;

For organizing Ceramics courses.

 International Higher School of Practical Psychology (Riga, Latvia)

(2003 – 2016)

– For a strong background for practical psychologists who are also volunteers of our Society. At different times 32 students and graduates of the IHSPP have worked as volunteers. Nowadays, 8 people participate in our work.

– For joint research work. On the basis of IHSPP, the following works are defended:

  • Bachelor’s thesis “Image of the Sick Person and Ideas for helping the Most Sick and their Relatives in the Rehabilitation of People Who have Had a Stroke” by Vadim Levikin (2008);
  • Qualification work “Development of the Ability to Receive Sensual Pleasure in Everyday Life” by Irina Trigubyuk (2009);
  • Master’s thesis on the subject “Specifics of Time Perspective of People Who have Had a Stroke” by Neonila Brusova (2010);

  • Master’s thesis “Personal Sense of Responsibility for the Health before a Disease and during Rehabilitation” by Alla Lapshevskaya (2015);

  • Master’s thesis “Personal Activity of the People ho Had a Stroke before a Disease and during Rehabilitation” by Irina Trigubyuk (2016).

  Andrey Kuznetsov, director of “Simourg” Company

(since year 2003)

– For creating the “Vigor” society website and providing it’s technical support;
– For the development and introduction of the computer coordination system for “Vigor” society’s rehabilitation programme;

– For supplying the “Vigor” members with personal computers (in year 2013 and 2014).

  Sergei Stepanov, designer

(2006 year)

– For creating the ”Vigor” society’s logo and taking part in website’s layout’s build up.

  Welfare Department of Riga City Council

(since year 2007)

– For the opportunity to use the premises for the “Vigor” society’s various rehabilitation programmes;
– For financing the booklets’ publication (2008);  Оpen

– For financing a trip to the Munchausen museum in Dunte (2008);   Оpen

– For arranging Daugava river cruise on board the  «Libava» ship as a celebration of  the 5th anniversary of “Vigor” (2011);   Оpen

– For co-financing the publication of ‘Vigor’ society’s information booklets (2011);

Оpen  Оpen

– For co-financing expenses on visiting various cultural activities (for people with functional disorders, seniors, stroke survivors) (2011-2012);

– For funding the trips to “Vigoriada” Olympics venue (2011-2012 g);  Оpen

– For financing the premises’ rental for club’s meetings to celebrate New Year (2011-2012);  Оpen

– For financing the Tervete trip (2012).

 Aija Krastina, the head of the Ziemelu branch of Riga Social Services, Dace Danche, Lilita Kobiaka, project manager

(since 2007)

For always giving us a hand by supplying the premises to make our creative plans come to fruition.

  Alexander Anzulevich, the Headmaster of the 72th Riga school

(2005-2009)

– For the organizing the regular swimming pool sessions.

  Sergey Ovchinnikov, managing director of “Osa Plus” Company, Natalia Pirogova, Marketing Director

 (2005)

– For providing the premises for club’s activities.

  Natalia Kubasova, the Headmistress of the Riga 15th secondary school

(2005-2006)

– For providing the premises for club’s activities.

  Victor Elkin, director of “Edelweiss” psychological centre

(2006-2007)

– For providing the premises for club’s activities.

 Inara Ulmane, Rudzite Danovska,the director of Riga Social Service “Abelzieds” Day center

(since 2009)

– For arranging the glass painting courses, physical culture classes, computer courses, English language classes;

– For giving the opportunity to use their office premises for our workshops (since 2010).

  Herman Braun Foundation, its director – Inna Davidova and its manager – Lyudmila Torchinskaya

(since 2006)

– For the invitation to visit concerts of classical and contemporary music;

– For awarding the ‘Vigor Member of the Year’ nominee with a gift card to visit a series of concerts (2014).

  Ivars Balodis, director of ”Apeirons”- the Association for People with Disability and for their friends

(since 2006)

– For arranging various courses.

Tatyana Favorskaya, the chair of the Russian Society in Latvia

(since 2008)

– For invitations to various cultural events.

Alexander Baranov, ‘Arnika’ Foundation Director

(2008)

– For carrying out an action “Low cost training computer”

  Ramona Mironova, kennel’s owner

(2009)

– For organizing and running the Canistherapy classes.

  Jan Lavrentiev, the chairman of “Cat’s Meow” cats’ club, Eleanor and Anatoly Grigoriev

(2010-2011)

For giving the opportunity to interact with animals during exhibitions and club meetings.

  Senior pupils of Riga 40th Secondary school: Margarita Tretyakova, Ksenia Udovenko, Dmitry Bubino, Nadezhda Zutte, Daniel Koren

(2009)

– For running the “patronage” concerts, meetings of the themed club “5 minutes of fame” etc.

  N. Ozolina, Chairman of “Laima” AS

(2009)

– For organization of complimentary trips to “Laima” factory.

 Zane Liepina, the assistant at the Ergotherapy Academic School Rehabilitation department of Riga University named after P Stradins and students of educational programme “Ergotherapy”- Linda Antonova, Ilze Ibragimova, Aelita Itsak, Catherine Roy, Olga Matyushenok, Olga Zhibure

(2010)

– For running ergotherapy practical classes and provision of advisory handbooks for stroke survivors.

 Elena Logacheva, Director of «Blagovest turserviss» company

(2010)

– For arranging Sigulda town excursions.

Тatiana Myslevich, Latvian Radio 4 – Dome Square reporter

– For documentary series about the life of “Vigor”.

 Ekaterina Semenova, Director of the company «MULTILINES»

– For supplying a coach for Sigulda sightseeing (2010);

For supplying a coach for seaside trip and holding “Vigoriada” sport festival (2011).

 Montessori teacher Angelica Odinets

(2011)

– For the opportunity to work with developing teaching and learning materials in the Montessori office.

  Alexei Tretyakov

(since 2011)

For helping “Vigor” members by ensuring technical support for club’s personal computers.

 Olga Maltseva, director of SIA «Dammara»

– For arranging an excursion to Koknese (2011);

– For arranging an excursion to Tervete (2012);

– For arranging an excursion to Cesis District (2013);

– For arranging an excursion to Kurzeme (2014);

– For arranging an excursion to Salacgriva (2016).

  Latvian Community Initiatives Foundation, Boris and Inara Teterev Foundation

(2011)

– For funding the computers’ purchase to make it possible for people with functional disorders, senior people, stroke survivors to learn how to use the social network;   Оpen

– For financing the publication of “Vigor” Society information;

Оpen

Оpen

– For funding the various cultural events (for people with functional disorders, seniors, stroke survivors).

 Latvian Railway – LDz

 (2011)

– For funding the purchase of medical supplies for “Vigor” members. 

 Liene Denisyuk, RSU Master student

 (2013)

– For carrying out serious of musical classes.

  Inara Kaleja, RSU teacher, audio logopedist, the Medical Practice Director

(2013)

For running by students the individual speech therapy sessions for “Vigor” members.

 Vitaly Jermolaev, an artist, and Alexandr Jermolaev, manager

(2013)

– For providing the opportunity to visit the gallery TEMPLIS without a charge.

 Larissa Sumbaev, RSEEBA lecturer

(2013 – 2015)

– For arranging series of topical-literary and historical excursions around Riga.

 Martins Sirmais, Erics Dreibants, Janis Sprogis and team

(2013 – 2014)

– For the opportunity to visit the Creative FUTURE FOODS WORKSHOP and to enjoy the lunch;

For presenting the prize for ‘the ‘Vigor’ MEMBER OF THE YEAR 2013′ (dinner for two).

 Elena Belevich

(2014)

For holding a charity event on “Facebook” website for raising funds to arrange the festive ‘Vigor’ members photo session.

  Anastasia Jurkiewich, Psychologist, IHSPP Master student

(2014)

For supplying fabrics for “Vigor” members crafts’ classes.

 Asja Sirova, DesArts Studio’s photographer

(2014)

For arranging festive photoshoots for “Vigor” society’s birthday anniversary.

 Elena Khoroshkina, psychologist and artist

(2014)

For donating her painting to be the prize for the nominee “Vigor ‘Member of the Year”.

 Igor Zibrak, Wine Way restaurant’s owner

(2014)

For a gift card (dinner for 2 persons) to be a prize for nominee “The Vigor’ Member of The Year ”.

Julija Rastorgujeva, professional translator

For canvas for drawing, set of acrylic paints and brushes as a prize for nominee “The Vigor Member of the Year” (2014);

For the gift cards as a prize for nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year” (2015 – 2016);

– For the website’s materials’ translation into English (from 2015).

 Elena Kaftaylova, Art-gallery ‘Avec Elize’ owner

(2014)

For the gift card as a prize for nominee ”The ‘Vigor ‘Member of The Year” to attend painter V.Loloyan’s master classes.

 Margarita Goryacheva, psychologist

(since 2015)

For running the classes of glass psychotherapy.

Ilona Roya, member of the board of “Vilori” Ltd

(2015)

– for arranging the decoupage classes.

 Gunta Meilande, podologist

(2015)

For providing two gift certificates for medical pedicures as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”.

 Alina Rastorgujeva

(2015)

For production of three candy fir-trees as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”.

 “Lattelecom” Ltd

(2015)

For providing two tablets as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”.

NRC “Vaivari”

(2015)

For providing two semi-annual subscriptions for visits to the pool as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”.

 Nadezhda Baranovska, professional translator

(from 2015 up to now)

– For the website’s materials’ translation into English.

 Olga Popeiko and psychological centre “Aikido”

(2015)

For congratulations and gifts for Vigor members for New Year Celebrations.

UnimarineSPA

(2015)

For the gift for Vigor – SPA visits.

HELPplus.lv

(2015)

For the gift for Vigor – SPA visits.

Dace Shostaka, Zhanna Daragane, lecturers of the “Translation and Interpreting” programme at the Baltic International Academy

Helen Gilks (Bristol, United Kingdom), editor

 – For the website’s materials’ translation into English

(from 2015 up to now)

Students of “Translation and Interpreting” programme at Baltic International Academy: Daniela Frolova, Karina Yanchenko, Marija Tkachukova, Daria Jagdzhiyanca, Elina Vinogradova, Daria Shemiakina, Julija Kalejnikova, Jekaterina Lavrentjeva, Anastasia Kurnyavko, Layma Shtulberga, Tatjana Segejeva, Alla Sergejeva, Anna Merlinga, Laima Nalimova, Marina Ovsjannikova, , Dmitrijs Maslobojevs, Vladimir Maksimov, Olga Nebrat

Students of South Kazakhstan State Pedagogical Institute (Shymkent, Kazakhstan): Bazarbek Yerbol, Askar Aidana, Baigazy Saltanat

– For the website’s materials’ translation into English.

(2015 – 2016)

Students ofTranslation and Interpretingprogramme at Baltic International Academy: Jelena Slepova, Natalja Serafina, Anna Lizunova, Veronika Krasovska, Veronika Malinovska, Karina Shushpanova, Elizabete Strazdina, Jekaterina Sitika, Aleksandrs Dergousovs, Marek Vrtel, Anna Pashkova, Jekaterina Kirsanova, Alise Golovnjova, Daniil Danileiko, Madara Ozolina, Alona Putjatina, Marina Janushkina, Lubova Sochenko, Jelena Starozhevska, Alina Androsova, Aiga Chernauska, Valentina Pavluka, Anna Bakasejeva

 – For the website’s materials’ translation into English

(2016 — 2017)

Tamara Zhitkevitch, psychologist and psychotherapist

 – For welfare assistance to Vigor

(2017)

Restaurant chain “Double Coffee”

 – For providing gift cards as a prize the for nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”

(2016)

Gunta Meilande

 – For providing gift cards as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”

(2016)

Elena Kaftaylova, Natalia Tasteven-Rabinovich, Olga Jefimova

 – For gifts to Vigor – authors paintings

(2016)

Students ofTranslation and Interpretingprogramme at Baltic International Academy: Dombrovskis Valērijs, Furmanova Sabīne, Petruka Jūlija, Stolbovaia Elena, Evija Melece, Stankeviča Viktorija, Emre Goktas, Inna Zaļlapa

For the website’s materials’ translation into English

(2017 — 2018)

Students ofTranslation and Interpretingprogramme at Baltic International Academy: Malakhova Maria, Riekstiņš Edgars, Stankovska Darja, Boiko Maria, Petrov Nikita, Jekaterina Bērtule, Irina Naumova, Kikabidze Ruslans, Didenko Svetlana, Olishevskiy Miroslav

For the website’s materials’ translation into English

(2018 — 2019)


 

We are very grateful

   To our volunteers, who, at various stages of our programme, have been with us heartily helping the “Vigor” society’s members    Open

So, our big thanks go to:

Lyudmila Lozovskaya, president of SIA «RenessanceS»

(2003 – 2010)

– For her initiative to create the “Vigor” public organization and legal support in the company’s registration;

– For the introduction of techniques such as sensory motor correction into our rehabilitation programme;

– For carrying out charity activities, which helped to raise the amount to pay for therapeutic procedures for 15 patients;

– For popularizing our rehabilitation programme for stroke survivors in media and getting that information to the general public;

– For providing the “Vigor” society with the premises, venues for running the various rehabilitation programmes;

For organizing Ceramics courses.

 International Higher School of Practical Psychology (Riga, Latvia)

(2003 – 2016)

– For a strong background for practical psychologists who are also volunteers of our Society. At different times 32 students and graduates of the IHSPP have worked as volunteers. Nowadays, 8 people participate in our work.

– For joint research work. On the basis of IHSPP, the following works are defended:

  • Bachelor’s thesis “Image of the Sick Person and Ideas for helping the Most Sick and their Relatives in the Rehabilitation of People Who have Had a Stroke” by Vadim Levikin (2008);
  • Qualification work “Development of the Ability to Receive Sensual Pleasure in Everyday Life” by Irina Trigubyuk (2009);
  • Master’s thesis on the subject “Specifics of Time Perspective of People Who have Had a Stroke” by Neonila Brusova (2010);

  • Master’s thesis “Personal Sense of Responsibility for the Health before a Disease and during Rehabilitation” by Alla Lapshevskaya (2015);

  • Master’s thesis “Personal Activity of the People ho Had a Stroke before a Disease and during Rehabilitation” by Irina Trigubyuk (2016).

  Andrey Kuznetsov, director of “Simourg” Company

(since year 2003)

– For creating the “Vigor” society website and providing it’s technical support;
– For the development and introduction of the computer coordination system for “Vigor” society’s rehabilitation programme;

– For supplying the “Vigor” members with personal computers (in year 2013 and 2014).

  Sergei Stepanov, designer

(2006 year)

– For creating the ”Vigor” society’s logo and taking part in website’s layout’s build up.

  Welfare Department of Riga City Council

(since year 2007)

– For the opportunity to use the premises for the “Vigor” society’s various rehabilitation programmes;
– For financing the booklets’ publication (2008);  Оpen

– For financing a trip to the Munchausen museum in Dunte (2008);   Оpen

– For arranging Daugava river cruise on board the  «Libava» ship as a celebration of  the 5th anniversary of “Vigor” (2011);   Оpen

– For co-financing the publication of ‘Vigor’ society’s information booklets (2011);

Оpen  Оpen

– For co-financing expenses on visiting various cultural activities (for people with functional disorders, seniors, stroke survivors) (2011-2012);

– For funding the trips to “Vigoriada” Olympics venue (2011-2012 g);  Оpen

– For financing the premises’ rental for club’s meetings to celebrate New Year (2011-2012);  Оpen

– For financing the Tervete trip (2012).

 Aija Krastina, the head of the Ziemelu branch of Riga Social Services, Dace Danche, Lilita Kobiaka, project manager

(since 2007)

For always giving us a hand by supplying the premises to make our creative plans come to fruition.

  Alexander Anzulevich, the Headmaster of the 72th Riga school

(2005-2009)

– For the organizing the regular swimming pool sessions.

  Sergey Ovchinnikov, managing director of “Osa Plus” Company, Natalia Pirogova, Marketing Director

 (2005)

– For providing the premises for club’s activities.

  Natalia Kubasova, the Headmistress of the Riga 15th secondary school

(2005-2006)

– For providing the premises for club’s activities.

  Victor Elkin, director of “Edelweiss” psychological centre

(2006-2007)

– For providing the premises for club’s activities.

 Inara Ulmane, Rudzite Danovska,the director of Riga Social Service “Abelzieds” Day center

(since 2009)

– For arranging the glass painting courses, physical culture classes, computer courses, English language classes;

– For giving the opportunity to use their office premises for our workshops (since 2010).

  Herman Braun Foundation, its director – Inna Davidova and its manager – Lyudmila Torchinskaya

(since 2006)

– For the invitation to visit concerts of classical and contemporary music;

– For awarding the ‘Vigor Member of the Year’ nominee with a gift card to visit a series of concerts (2014).

  Ivars Balodis, director of ”Apeirons”- the Association for People with Disability and for their friends

(since 2006)

– For arranging various courses.

Tatyana Favorskaya, the chair of the Russian Society in Latvia

(since 2008)

– For invitations to various cultural events.

Alexander Baranov, ‘Arnika’ Foundation Director

(2008)

– For carrying out an action “Low cost training computer”

  Ramona Mironova, kennel’s owner

(2009)

– For organizing and running the Canistherapy classes.

  Jan Lavrentiev, the chairman of “Cat’s Meow” cats’ club, Eleanor and Anatoly Grigoriev

(2010-2011)

For giving the opportunity to interact with animals during exhibitions and club meetings.

  Senior pupils of Riga 40th Secondary school: Margarita Tretyakova, Ksenia Udovenko, Dmitry Bubino, Nadezhda Zutte, Daniel Koren

(2009)

– For running the “patronage” concerts, meetings of the themed club “5 minutes of fame” etc.

  N. Ozolina, Chairman of “Laima” AS

(2009)

– For organization of complimentary trips to “Laima” factory.

 Zane Liepina, the assistant at the Ergotherapy Academic School Rehabilitation department of Riga University named after P Stradins and students of educational programme “Ergotherapy”- Linda Antonova, Ilze Ibragimova, Aelita Itsak, Catherine Roy, Olga Matyushenok, Olga Zhibure

(2010)

– For running ergotherapy practical classes and provision of advisory handbooks for stroke survivors.

 Elena Logacheva, Director of «Blagovest turserviss» company

(2010)

– For arranging Sigulda town excursions.

Тatiana Myslevich, Latvian Radio 4 – Dome Square reporter

– For documentary series about the life of “Vigor”.

 Ekaterina Semenova, Director of the company «MULTILINES»

– For supplying a coach for Sigulda sightseeing (2010);

For supplying a coach for seaside trip and holding “Vigoriada” sport festival (2011).

 Montessori teacher Angelica Odinets

(2011)

– For the opportunity to work with developing teaching and learning materials in the Montessori office.

  Alexei Tretyakov

(since 2011)

For helping “Vigor” members by ensuring technical support for club’s personal computers.

 Olga Maltseva, director of SIA «Dammara»

– For arranging an excursion to Koknese (2011);

– For arranging an excursion to Tervete (2012);

– For arranging an excursion to Cesis District (2013);

– For arranging an excursion to Kurzeme (2014);

– For arranging an excursion to Salacgriva (2016).

  Latvian Community Initiatives Foundation, Boris and Inara Teterev Foundation

(2011)

– For funding the computers’ purchase to make it possible for people with functional disorders, senior people, stroke survivors to learn how to use the social network;   Оpen

– For financing the publication of “Vigor” Society information;

Оpen

Оpen

– For funding the various cultural events (for people with functional disorders, seniors, stroke survivors).

 Latvian Railway – LDz

 (2011)

– For funding the purchase of medical supplies for “Vigor” members. 

 Liene Denisyuk, RSU Master student

 (2013)

– For carrying out serious of musical classes.

  Inara Kaleja, RSU teacher, audio logopedist, the Medical Practice Director

(2013)

For running by students the individual speech therapy sessions for “Vigor” members.

 Vitaly Jermolaev, an artist, and Alexandr Jermolaev, manager

(2013)

– For providing the opportunity to visit the gallery TEMPLIS without a charge.

 Larissa Sumbaev, RSEEBA lecturer

(2013 – 2015)

– For arranging series of topical-literary and historical excursions around Riga.

 Martins Sirmais, Erics Dreibants, Janis Sprogis and team

(2013 – 2014)

– For the opportunity to visit the Creative FUTURE FOODS WORKSHOP and to enjoy the lunch;

For presenting the prize for ‘the ‘Vigor’ MEMBER OF THE YEAR 2013′ (dinner for two).

 Elena Belevich

(2014)

For holding a charity event on “Facebook” website for raising funds to arrange the festive ‘Vigor’ members photo session.

  Anastasia Jurkiewich, Psychologist, IHSPP Master student

(2014)

For supplying fabrics for “Vigor” members crafts’ classes.

 Asja Sirova, DesArts Studio’s photographer

(2014)

For arranging festive photoshoots for “Vigor” society’s birthday anniversary.

 Elena Khoroshkina, psychologist and artist

(2014)

For donating her painting to be the prize for the nominee “Vigor ‘Member of the Year”.

 Igor Zibrak, Wine Way restaurant’s owner

(2014)

For a gift card (dinner for 2 persons) to be a prize for nominee “The Vigor’ Member of The Year ”.

Julija Rastorgujeva, professional translator

For canvas for drawing, set of acrylic paints and brushes as a prize for nominee “The Vigor Member of the Year” (2014);

For the gift cards as a prize for nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year” (2015 – 2016);

– For the website’s materials’ translation into English (from 2015).

 Elena Kaftaylova, Art-gallery ‘Avec Elize’ owner

(2014)

For the gift card as a prize for nominee ”The ‘Vigor ‘Member of The Year” to attend painter V.Loloyan’s master classes.

 Margarita Goryacheva, psychologist

(since 2015)

For running the classes of glass psychotherapy.

Ilona Roya, member of the board of “Vilori” Ltd

(2015)

– for arranging the decoupage classes.

 Gunta Meilande, podologist

(2015)

For providing two gift certificates for medical pedicures as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”.

 Alina Rastorgujeva

(2015)

For production of three candy fir-trees as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”.

 “Lattelecom” Ltd

(2015)

For providing two tablets as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”.

NRC “Vaivari”

(2015)

For providing two semi-annual subscriptions for visits to the pool as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”.

 Nadezhda Baranovska, professional translator

(from 2015 up to now)

– For the website’s materials’ translation into English.

 Olga Popeiko and psychological centre “Aikido”

(2015)

For congratulations and gifts for Vigor members for New Year Celebrations.

UnimarineSPA

(2015)

For the gift for Vigor – SPA visits.

HELPplus.lv

(2015)

For the gift for Vigor – SPA visits.

Dace Shostaka, Zhanna Daragane, lecturers of the “Translation and Interpreting” programme at the Baltic International Academy

Helen Gilks (Bristol, United Kingdom), editor

 – For the website’s materials’ translation into English

(from 2015 up to now)

Students of “Translation and Interpreting” programme at Baltic International Academy: Daniela Frolova, Karina Yanchenko, Marija Tkachukova, Daria Jagdzhiyanca, Elina Vinogradova, Daria Shemiakina, Julija Kalejnikova, Jekaterina Lavrentjeva, Anastasia Kurnyavko, Layma Shtulberga, Tatjana Segejeva, Alla Sergejeva, Anna Merlinga, Laima Nalimova, Marina Ovsjannikova, , Dmitrijs Maslobojevs, Vladimir Maksimov, Olga Nebrat

Students of South Kazakhstan State Pedagogical Institute (Shymkent, Kazakhstan): Bazarbek Yerbol, Askar Aidana, Baigazy Saltanat

– For the website’s materials’ translation into English.

(2015 – 2016)

Students ofTranslation and Interpretingprogramme at Baltic International Academy: Jelena Slepova, Natalja Serafina, Anna Lizunova, Veronika Krasovska, Veronika Malinovska, Karina Shushpanova, Elizabete Strazdina, Jekaterina Sitika, Aleksandrs Dergousovs, Marek Vrtel, Anna Pashkova, Jekaterina Kirsanova, Alise Golovnjova, Daniil Danileiko, Madara Ozolina, Alona Putjatina, Marina Janushkina, Lubova Sochenko, Jelena Starozhevska, Alina Androsova, Aiga Chernauska, Valentina Pavluka, Anna Bakasejeva

 – For the website’s materials’ translation into English

(2016 — 2017)

Tamara Zhitkevitch, psychologist and psychotherapist

 – For welfare assistance to Vigor

(2017)

Restaurant chain “Double Coffee”

 – For providing gift cards as a prize the for nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”

(2016)

Gunta Meilande

 – For providing gift cards as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”

(2016)

Elena Kaftaylova, Natalia Tasteven-Rabinovich, Olga Jefimova

 – For gifts to Vigor – authors paintings

(2016)

Students ofTranslation and Interpretingprogramme at Baltic International Academy: Dombrovskis Valērijs, Furmanova Sabīne, Petruka Jūlija, Stolbovaia Elena, Evija Melece, Stankeviča Viktorija, Emre Goktas, Inna Zaļlapa

For the website’s materials’ translation into English

(2017 — 2018)

Students ofTranslation and Interpretingprogramme at Baltic International Academy: Malakhova Maria, Riekstiņš Edgars, Stankovska Darja, Boiko Maria, Petrov Nikita, Jekaterina Bērtule, Irina Naumova, Kikabidze Ruslans, Didenko Svetlana, Olishevskiy Miroslav

For the website’s materials’ translation into English

(2018 — 2019)


 

We are very grateful

   To our volunteers, who, at various stages of our programme, have been with us heartily helping the “Vigor” society’s members    Open

So, our big thanks go to:

Lyudmila Lozovskaya, president of SIA «RenessanceS»

(2003 – 2010)

– For her initiative to create the “Vigor” public organization and legal support in the company’s registration;

– For the introduction of techniques such as sensory motor correction into our rehabilitation programme;

– For carrying out charity activities, which helped to raise the amount to pay for therapeutic procedures for 15 patients;

– For popularizing our rehabilitation programme for stroke survivors in media and getting that information to the general public;

– For providing the “Vigor” society with the premises, venues for running the various rehabilitation programmes;

For organizing Ceramics courses.

 International Higher School of Practical Psychology (Riga, Latvia)

(2003 – 2016)

– For a strong background for practical psychologists who are also volunteers of our Society. At different times 32 students and graduates of the IHSPP have worked as volunteers. Nowadays, 8 people participate in our work.

– For joint research work. On the basis of IHSPP, the following works are defended:

  • Bachelor’s thesis “Image of the Sick Person and Ideas for helping the Most Sick and their Relatives in the Rehabilitation of People Who have Had a Stroke” by Vadim Levikin (2008);
  • Qualification work “Development of the Ability to Receive Sensual Pleasure in Everyday Life” by Irina Trigubyuk (2009);
  • Master’s thesis on the subject “Specifics of Time Perspective of People Who have Had a Stroke” by Neonila Brusova (2010);

  • Master’s thesis “Personal Sense of Responsibility for the Health before a Disease and during Rehabilitation” by Alla Lapshevskaya (2015);

  • Master’s thesis “Personal Activity of the People ho Had a Stroke before a Disease and during Rehabilitation” by Irina Trigubyuk (2016).

  Andrey Kuznetsov, director of “Simourg” Company

(since year 2003)

– For creating the “Vigor” society website and providing it’s technical support;
– For the development and introduction of the computer coordination system for “Vigor” society’s rehabilitation programme;

– For supplying the “Vigor” members with personal computers (in year 2013 and 2014).

  Sergei Stepanov, designer

(2006 year)

– For creating the ”Vigor” society’s logo and taking part in website’s layout’s build up.

  Welfare Department of Riga City Council

(since year 2007)

– For the opportunity to use the premises for the “Vigor” society’s various rehabilitation programmes;
– For financing the booklets’ publication (2008);  Оpen

– For financing a trip to the Munchausen museum in Dunte (2008);   Оpen

– For arranging Daugava river cruise on board the  «Libava» ship as a celebration of  the 5th anniversary of “Vigor” (2011);   Оpen

– For co-financing the publication of ‘Vigor’ society’s information booklets (2011);

Оpen  Оpen

– For co-financing expenses on visiting various cultural activities (for people with functional disorders, seniors, stroke survivors) (2011-2012);

– For funding the trips to “Vigoriada” Olympics venue (2011-2012 g);  Оpen

– For financing the premises’ rental for club’s meetings to celebrate New Year (2011-2012);  Оpen

– For financing the Tervete trip (2012).

 Aija Krastina, the head of the Ziemelu branch of Riga Social Services, Dace Danche, Lilita Kobiaka, project manager

(since 2007)

For always giving us a hand by supplying the premises to make our creative plans come to fruition.

  Alexander Anzulevich, the Headmaster of the 72th Riga school

(2005-2009)

– For the organizing the regular swimming pool sessions.

  Sergey Ovchinnikov, managing director of “Osa Plus” Company, Natalia Pirogova, Marketing Director

 (2005)

– For providing the premises for club’s activities.

  Natalia Kubasova, the Headmistress of the Riga 15th secondary school

(2005-2006)

– For providing the premises for club’s activities.

  Victor Elkin, director of “Edelweiss” psychological centre

(2006-2007)

– For providing the premises for club’s activities.

 Inara Ulmane, Rudzite Danovska,the director of Riga Social Service “Abelzieds” Day center

(since 2009)

– For arranging the glass painting courses, physical culture classes, computer courses, English language classes;

– For giving the opportunity to use their office premises for our workshops (since 2010).

  Herman Braun Foundation, its director – Inna Davidova and its manager – Lyudmila Torchinskaya

(since 2006)

– For the invitation to visit concerts of classical and contemporary music;

– For awarding the ‘Vigor Member of the Year’ nominee with a gift card to visit a series of concerts (2014).

  Ivars Balodis, director of ”Apeirons”- the Association for People with Disability and for their friends

(since 2006)

– For arranging various courses.

Tatyana Favorskaya, the chair of the Russian Society in Latvia

(since 2008)

– For invitations to various cultural events.

Alexander Baranov, ‘Arnika’ Foundation Director

(2008)

– For carrying out an action “Low cost training computer”

  Ramona Mironova, kennel’s owner

(2009)

– For organizing and running the Canistherapy classes.

  Jan Lavrentiev, the chairman of “Cat’s Meow” cats’ club, Eleanor and Anatoly Grigoriev

(2010-2011)

For giving the opportunity to interact with animals during exhibitions and club meetings.

  Senior pupils of Riga 40th Secondary school: Margarita Tretyakova, Ksenia Udovenko, Dmitry Bubino, Nadezhda Zutte, Daniel Koren

(2009)

– For running the “patronage” concerts, meetings of the themed club “5 minutes of fame” etc.

  N. Ozolina, Chairman of “Laima” AS

(2009)

– For organization of complimentary trips to “Laima” factory.

 Zane Liepina, the assistant at the Ergotherapy Academic School Rehabilitation department of Riga University named after P Stradins and students of educational programme “Ergotherapy”- Linda Antonova, Ilze Ibragimova, Aelita Itsak, Catherine Roy, Olga Matyushenok, Olga Zhibure

(2010)

– For running ergotherapy practical classes and provision of advisory handbooks for stroke survivors.

 Elena Logacheva, Director of «Blagovest turserviss» company

(2010)

– For arranging Sigulda town excursions.

Тatiana Myslevich, Latvian Radio 4 – Dome Square reporter

– For documentary series about the life of “Vigor”.

 Ekaterina Semenova, Director of the company «MULTILINES»

– For supplying a coach for Sigulda sightseeing (2010);

For supplying a coach for seaside trip and holding “Vigoriada” sport festival (2011).

 Montessori teacher Angelica Odinets

(2011)

– For the opportunity to work with developing teaching and learning materials in the Montessori office.

  Alexei Tretyakov

(since 2011)

For helping “Vigor” members by ensuring technical support for club’s personal computers.

 Olga Maltseva, director of SIA «Dammara»

– For arranging an excursion to Koknese (2011);

– For arranging an excursion to Tervete (2012);

– For arranging an excursion to Cesis District (2013);

– For arranging an excursion to Kurzeme (2014);

– For arranging an excursion to Salacgriva (2016).

  Latvian Community Initiatives Foundation, Boris and Inara Teterev Foundation

(2011)

– For funding the computers’ purchase to make it possible for people with functional disorders, senior people, stroke survivors to learn how to use the social network;   Оpen

– For financing the publication of “Vigor” Society information;

Оpen

Оpen

– For funding the various cultural events (for people with functional disorders, seniors, stroke survivors).

 Latvian Railway – LDz

 (2011)

– For funding the purchase of medical supplies for “Vigor” members. 

 Liene Denisyuk, RSU Master student

 (2013)

– For carrying out serious of musical classes.

  Inara Kaleja, RSU teacher, audio logopedist, the Medical Practice Director

(2013)

For running by students the individual speech therapy sessions for “Vigor” members.

 Vitaly Jermolaev, an artist, and Alexandr Jermolaev, manager

(2013)

– For providing the opportunity to visit the gallery TEMPLIS without a charge.

 Larissa Sumbaev, RSEEBA lecturer

(2013 – 2015)

– For arranging series of topical-literary and historical excursions around Riga.

 Martins Sirmais, Erics Dreibants, Janis Sprogis and team

(2013 – 2014)

– For the opportunity to visit the Creative FUTURE FOODS WORKSHOP and to enjoy the lunch;

For presenting the prize for ‘the ‘Vigor’ MEMBER OF THE YEAR 2013′ (dinner for two).

 Elena Belevich

(2014)

For holding a charity event on “Facebook” website for raising funds to arrange the festive ‘Vigor’ members photo session.

  Anastasia Jurkiewich, Psychologist, IHSPP Master student

(2014)

For supplying fabrics for “Vigor” members crafts’ classes.

 Asja Sirova, DesArts Studio’s photographer

(2014)

For arranging festive photoshoots for “Vigor” society’s birthday anniversary.

 Elena Khoroshkina, psychologist and artist

(2014)

For donating her painting to be the prize for the nominee “Vigor ‘Member of the Year”.

 Igor Zibrak, Wine Way restaurant’s owner

(2014)

For a gift card (dinner for 2 persons) to be a prize for nominee “The Vigor’ Member of The Year ”.

Julija Rastorgujeva, professional translator

For canvas for drawing, set of acrylic paints and brushes as a prize for nominee “The Vigor Member of the Year” (2014);

For the gift cards as a prize for nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year” (2015 – 2016);

– For the website’s materials’ translation into English (from 2015).

 Elena Kaftaylova, Art-gallery ‘Avec Elize’ owner

(2014)

For the gift card as a prize for nominee ”The ‘Vigor ‘Member of The Year” to attend painter V.Loloyan’s master classes.

 Margarita Goryacheva, psychologist

(since 2015)

For running the classes of glass psychotherapy.

Ilona Roya, member of the board of “Vilori” Ltd

(2015)

– for arranging the decoupage classes.

 Gunta Meilande, podologist

(2015)

For providing two gift certificates for medical pedicures as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”.

 Alina Rastorgujeva

(2015)

For production of three candy fir-trees as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”.

 “Lattelecom” Ltd

(2015)

For providing two tablets as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”.

NRC “Vaivari”

(2015)

For providing two semi-annual subscriptions for visits to the pool as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”.

 Nadezhda Baranovska, professional translator

(from 2015 up to now)

– For the website’s materials’ translation into English.

 Olga Popeiko and psychological centre “Aikido”

(2015)

For congratulations and gifts for Vigor members for New Year Celebrations.

UnimarineSPA

(2015)

For the gift for Vigor – SPA visits.

HELPplus.lv

(2015)

For the gift for Vigor – SPA visits.

Dace Shostaka, Zhanna Daragane, lecturers of the “Translation and Interpreting” programme at the Baltic International Academy

Helen Gilks (Bristol, United Kingdom), editor

 – For the website’s materials’ translation into English

(from 2015 up to now)

Students of “Translation and Interpreting” programme at Baltic International Academy: Daniela Frolova, Karina Yanchenko, Marija Tkachukova, Daria Jagdzhiyanca, Elina Vinogradova, Daria Shemiakina, Julija Kalejnikova, Jekaterina Lavrentjeva, Anastasia Kurnyavko, Layma Shtulberga, Tatjana Segejeva, Alla Sergejeva, Anna Merlinga, Laima Nalimova, Marina Ovsjannikova, , Dmitrijs Maslobojevs, Vladimir Maksimov, Olga Nebrat

Students of South Kazakhstan State Pedagogical Institute (Shymkent, Kazakhstan): Bazarbek Yerbol, Askar Aidana, Baigazy Saltanat

– For the website’s materials’ translation into English.

(2015 – 2016)

Students ofTranslation and Interpretingprogramme at Baltic International Academy: Jelena Slepova, Natalja Serafina, Anna Lizunova, Veronika Krasovska, Veronika Malinovska, Karina Shushpanova, Elizabete Strazdina, Jekaterina Sitika, Aleksandrs Dergousovs, Marek Vrtel, Anna Pashkova, Jekaterina Kirsanova, Alise Golovnjova, Daniil Danileiko, Madara Ozolina, Alona Putjatina, Marina Janushkina, Lubova Sochenko, Jelena Starozhevska, Alina Androsova, Aiga Chernauska, Valentina Pavluka, Anna Bakasejeva

 – For the website’s materials’ translation into English

(2016 — 2017)

Tamara Zhitkevitch, psychologist and psychotherapist

 – For welfare assistance to Vigor

(2017)

Restaurant chain “Double Coffee”

 – For providing gift cards as a prize the for nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”

(2016)

Gunta Meilande

 – For providing gift cards as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”

(2016)

Elena Kaftaylova, Natalia Tasteven-Rabinovich, Olga Jefimova

 – For gifts to Vigor – authors paintings

(2016)

Students ofTranslation and Interpretingprogramme at Baltic International Academy: Dombrovskis Valērijs, Furmanova Sabīne, Petruka Jūlija, Stolbovaia Elena, Evija Melece, Stankeviča Viktorija, Emre Goktas, Inna Zaļlapa

For the website’s materials’ translation into English

(2017 — 2018)

Students ofTranslation and Interpretingprogramme at Baltic International Academy: Malakhova Maria, Riekstiņš Edgars, Stankovska Darja, Boiko Maria, Petrov Nikita, Jekaterina Bērtule, Irina Naumova, Kikabidze Ruslans, Didenko Svetlana, Olishevskiy Miroslav

For the website’s materials’ translation into English

(2018 — 2019)


 

We are very grateful

   To our volunteers, who, at various stages of our programme, have been with us heartily helping the “Vigor” society’s members    Open

So, our big thanks go to:

Lyudmila Lozovskaya, president of SIA «RenessanceS»

(2003 – 2010)

– For her initiative to create the “Vigor” public organization and legal support in the company’s registration;

– For the introduction of techniques such as sensory motor correction into our rehabilitation programme;

– For carrying out charity activities, which helped to raise the amount to pay for therapeutic procedures for 15 patients;

– For popularizing our rehabilitation programme for stroke survivors in media and getting that information to the general public;

– For providing the “Vigor” society with the premises, venues for running the various rehabilitation programmes;

For organizing Ceramics courses.

 International Higher School of Practical Psychology (Riga, Latvia)

(2003 – 2016)

– For a strong background for practical psychologists who are also volunteers of our Society. At different times 32 students and graduates of the IHSPP have worked as volunteers. Nowadays, 8 people participate in our work.

– For joint research work. On the basis of IHSPP, the following works are defended:

  • Bachelor’s thesis “Image of the Sick Person and Ideas for helping the Most Sick and their Relatives in the Rehabilitation of People Who have Had a Stroke” by Vadim Levikin (2008);
  • Qualification work “Development of the Ability to Receive Sensual Pleasure in Everyday Life” by Irina Trigubyuk (2009);
  • Master’s thesis on the subject “Specifics of Time Perspective of People Who have Had a Stroke” by Neonila Brusova (2010);

  • Master’s thesis “Personal Sense of Responsibility for the Health before a Disease and during Rehabilitation” by Alla Lapshevskaya (2015);

  • Master’s thesis “Personal Activity of the People ho Had a Stroke before a Disease and during Rehabilitation” by Irina Trigubyuk (2016).

  Andrey Kuznetsov, director of “Simourg” Company

(since year 2003)

– For creating the “Vigor” society website and providing it’s technical support;
– For the development and introduction of the computer coordination system for “Vigor” society’s rehabilitation programme;

– For supplying the “Vigor” members with personal computers (in year 2013 and 2014).

  Sergei Stepanov, designer

(2006 year)

– For creating the ”Vigor” society’s logo and taking part in website’s layout’s build up.

  Welfare Department of Riga City Council

(since year 2007)

– For the opportunity to use the premises for the “Vigor” society’s various rehabilitation programmes;
– For financing the booklets’ publication (2008);  Оpen

– For financing a trip to the Munchausen museum in Dunte (2008);   Оpen

– For arranging Daugava river cruise on board the  «Libava» ship as a celebration of  the 5th anniversary of “Vigor” (2011);   Оpen

– For co-financing the publication of ‘Vigor’ society’s information booklets (2011);

Оpen  Оpen

– For co-financing expenses on visiting various cultural activities (for people with functional disorders, seniors, stroke survivors) (2011-2012);

– For funding the trips to “Vigoriada” Olympics venue (2011-2012 g);  Оpen

– For financing the premises’ rental for club’s meetings to celebrate New Year (2011-2012);  Оpen

– For financing the Tervete trip (2012).

 Aija Krastina, the head of the Ziemelu branch of Riga Social Services, Dace Danche, Lilita Kobiaka, project manager

(since 2007)

For always giving us a hand by supplying the premises to make our creative plans come to fruition.

  Alexander Anzulevich, the Headmaster of the 72th Riga school

(2005-2009)

– For the organizing the regular swimming pool sessions.

  Sergey Ovchinnikov, managing director of “Osa Plus” Company, Natalia Pirogova, Marketing Director

 (2005)

– For providing the premises for club’s activities.

  Natalia Kubasova, the Headmistress of the Riga 15th secondary school

(2005-2006)

– For providing the premises for club’s activities.

  Victor Elkin, director of “Edelweiss” psychological centre

(2006-2007)

– For providing the premises for club’s activities.

 Inara Ulmane, Rudzite Danovska,the director of Riga Social Service “Abelzieds” Day center

(since 2009)

– For arranging the glass painting courses, physical culture classes, computer courses, English language classes;

– For giving the opportunity to use their office premises for our workshops (since 2010).

  Herman Braun Foundation, its director – Inna Davidova and its manager – Lyudmila Torchinskaya

(since 2006)

– For the invitation to visit concerts of classical and contemporary music;

– For awarding the ‘Vigor Member of the Year’ nominee with a gift card to visit a series of concerts (2014).

  Ivars Balodis, director of ”Apeirons”- the Association for People with Disability and for their friends

(since 2006)

– For arranging various courses.

Tatyana Favorskaya, the chair of the Russian Society in Latvia

(since 2008)

– For invitations to various cultural events.

Alexander Baranov, ‘Arnika’ Foundation Director

(2008)

– For carrying out an action “Low cost training computer”

  Ramona Mironova, kennel’s owner

(2009)

– For organizing and running the Canistherapy classes.

  Jan Lavrentiev, the chairman of “Cat’s Meow” cats’ club, Eleanor and Anatoly Grigoriev

(2010-2011)

For giving the opportunity to interact with animals during exhibitions and club meetings.

  Senior pupils of Riga 40th Secondary school: Margarita Tretyakova, Ksenia Udovenko, Dmitry Bubino, Nadezhda Zutte, Daniel Koren

(2009)

– For running the “patronage” concerts, meetings of the themed club “5 minutes of fame” etc.

  N. Ozolina, Chairman of “Laima” AS

(2009)

– For organization of complimentary trips to “Laima” factory.

 Zane Liepina, the assistant at the Ergotherapy Academic School Rehabilitation department of Riga University named after P Stradins and students of educational programme “Ergotherapy”- Linda Antonova, Ilze Ibragimova, Aelita Itsak, Catherine Roy, Olga Matyushenok, Olga Zhibure

(2010)

– For running ergotherapy practical classes and provision of advisory handbooks for stroke survivors.

 Elena Logacheva, Director of «Blagovest turserviss» company

(2010)

– For arranging Sigulda town excursions.

Тatiana Myslevich, Latvian Radio 4 – Dome Square reporter

– For documentary series about the life of “Vigor”.

 Ekaterina Semenova, Director of the company «MULTILINES»

– For supplying a coach for Sigulda sightseeing (2010);

For supplying a coach for seaside trip and holding “Vigoriada” sport festival (2011).

 Montessori teacher Angelica Odinets

(2011)

– For the opportunity to work with developing teaching and learning materials in the Montessori office.

  Alexei Tretyakov

(since 2011)

For helping “Vigor” members by ensuring technical support for club’s personal computers.

 Olga Maltseva, director of SIA «Dammara»

– For arranging an excursion to Koknese (2011);

– For arranging an excursion to Tervete (2012);

– For arranging an excursion to Cesis District (2013);

– For arranging an excursion to Kurzeme (2014);

– For arranging an excursion to Salacgriva (2016).

  Latvian Community Initiatives Foundation, Boris and Inara Teterev Foundation

(2011)

– For funding the computers’ purchase to make it possible for people with functional disorders, senior people, stroke survivors to learn how to use the social network;   Оpen

– For financing the publication of “Vigor” Society information;

Оpen

Оpen

– For funding the various cultural events (for people with functional disorders, seniors, stroke survivors).

 Latvian Railway – LDz

 (2011)

– For funding the purchase of medical supplies for “Vigor” members. 

 Liene Denisyuk, RSU Master student

 (2013)

– For carrying out serious of musical classes.

  Inara Kaleja, RSU teacher, audio logopedist, the Medical Practice Director

(2013)

For running by students the individual speech therapy sessions for “Vigor” members.

 Vitaly Jermolaev, an artist, and Alexandr Jermolaev, manager

(2013)

– For providing the opportunity to visit the gallery TEMPLIS without a charge.

 Larissa Sumbaev, RSEEBA lecturer

(2013 – 2015)

– For arranging series of topical-literary and historical excursions around Riga.

 Martins Sirmais, Erics Dreibants, Janis Sprogis and team

(2013 – 2014)

– For the opportunity to visit the Creative FUTURE FOODS WORKSHOP and to enjoy the lunch;

For presenting the prize for ‘the ‘Vigor’ MEMBER OF THE YEAR 2013′ (dinner for two).

 Elena Belevich

(2014)

For holding a charity event on “Facebook” website for raising funds to arrange the festive ‘Vigor’ members photo session.

  Anastasia Jurkiewich, Psychologist, IHSPP Master student

(2014)

For supplying fabrics for “Vigor” members crafts’ classes.

 Asja Sirova, DesArts Studio’s photographer

(2014)

For arranging festive photoshoots for “Vigor” society’s birthday anniversary.

 Elena Khoroshkina, psychologist and artist

(2014)

For donating her painting to be the prize for the nominee “Vigor ‘Member of the Year”.

 Igor Zibrak, Wine Way restaurant’s owner

(2014)

For a gift card (dinner for 2 persons) to be a prize for nominee “The Vigor’ Member of The Year ”.

Julija Rastorgujeva, professional translator

For canvas for drawing, set of acrylic paints and brushes as a prize for nominee “The Vigor Member of the Year” (2014);

For the gift cards as a prize for nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year” (2015 – 2016);

– For the website’s materials’ translation into English (from 2015).

 Elena Kaftaylova, Art-gallery ‘Avec Elize’ owner

(2014)

For the gift card as a prize for nominee ”The ‘Vigor ‘Member of The Year” to attend painter V.Loloyan’s master classes.

 Margarita Goryacheva, psychologist

(since 2015)

For running the classes of glass psychotherapy.

Ilona Roya, member of the board of “Vilori” Ltd

(2015)

– for arranging the decoupage classes.

 Gunta Meilande, podologist

(2015)

For providing two gift certificates for medical pedicures as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”.

 Alina Rastorgujeva

(2015)

For production of three candy fir-trees as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”.

 “Lattelecom” Ltd

(2015)

For providing two tablets as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”.

NRC “Vaivari”

(2015)

For providing two semi-annual subscriptions for visits to the pool as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”.

 Nadezhda Baranovska, professional translator

(from 2015 up to now)

– For the website’s materials’ translation into English.

 Olga Popeiko and psychological centre “Aikido”

(2015)

For congratulations and gifts for Vigor members for New Year Celebrations.

UnimarineSPA

(2015)

For the gift for Vigor – SPA visits.

HELPplus.lv

(2015)

For the gift for Vigor – SPA visits.

Dace Shostaka, Zhanna Daragane, lecturers of the “Translation and Interpreting” programme at the Baltic International Academy

Helen Gilks (Bristol, United Kingdom), editor

 – For the website’s materials’ translation into English

(from 2015 up to now)

Students of “Translation and Interpreting” programme at Baltic International Academy: Daniela Frolova, Karina Yanchenko, Marija Tkachukova, Daria Jagdzhiyanca, Elina Vinogradova, Daria Shemiakina, Julija Kalejnikova, Jekaterina Lavrentjeva, Anastasia Kurnyavko, Layma Shtulberga, Tatjana Segejeva, Alla Sergejeva, Anna Merlinga, Laima Nalimova, Marina Ovsjannikova, , Dmitrijs Maslobojevs, Vladimir Maksimov, Olga Nebrat

Students of South Kazakhstan State Pedagogical Institute (Shymkent, Kazakhstan): Bazarbek Yerbol, Askar Aidana, Baigazy Saltanat

– For the website’s materials’ translation into English.

(2015 – 2016)

Students ofTranslation and Interpretingprogramme at Baltic International Academy: Jelena Slepova, Natalja Serafina, Anna Lizunova, Veronika Krasovska, Veronika Malinovska, Karina Shushpanova, Elizabete Strazdina, Jekaterina Sitika, Aleksandrs Dergousovs, Marek Vrtel, Anna Pashkova, Jekaterina Kirsanova, Alise Golovnjova, Daniil Danileiko, Madara Ozolina, Alona Putjatina, Marina Janushkina, Lubova Sochenko, Jelena Starozhevska, Alina Androsova, Aiga Chernauska, Valentina Pavluka, Anna Bakasejeva

 – For the website’s materials’ translation into English

(2016 — 2017)

Tamara Zhitkevitch, psychologist and psychotherapist

 – For welfare assistance to Vigor

(2017)

Restaurant chain “Double Coffee”

 – For providing gift cards as a prize the for nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”

(2016)

Gunta Meilande

 – For providing gift cards as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”

(2016)

Elena Kaftaylova, Natalia Tasteven-Rabinovich, Olga Jefimova

 – For gifts to Vigor – authors paintings

(2016)

Students ofTranslation and Interpretingprogramme at Baltic International Academy: Dombrovskis Valērijs, Furmanova Sabīne, Petruka Jūlija, Stolbovaia Elena, Evija Melece, Stankeviča Viktorija, Emre Goktas, Inna Zaļlapa

For the website’s materials’ translation into English

(2017 — 2018)

Students ofTranslation and Interpretingprogramme at Baltic International Academy: Malakhova Maria, Riekstiņš Edgars, Stankovska Darja, Boiko Maria, Petrov Nikita, Jekaterina Bērtule, Irina Naumova, Kikabidze Ruslans, Didenko Svetlana, Olishevskiy Miroslav

For the website’s materials’ translation into English

(2018 — 2019)


 

We are very grateful

   To our volunteers, who, at various stages of our programme, have been with us heartily helping the “Vigor” society’s members    Open

So, our big thanks go to:

Lyudmila Lozovskaya, president of SIA «RenessanceS»

(2003 – 2010)

– For her initiative to create the “Vigor” public organization and legal support in the company’s registration;

– For the introduction of techniques such as sensory motor correction into our rehabilitation programme;

– For carrying out charity activities, which helped to raise the amount to pay for therapeutic procedures for 15 patients;

– For popularizing our rehabilitation programme for stroke survivors in media and getting that information to the general public;

– For providing the “Vigor” society with the premises, venues for running the various rehabilitation programmes;

For organizing Ceramics courses.

 International Higher School of Practical Psychology (Riga, Latvia)

(2003 – 2016)

– For a strong background for practical psychologists who are also volunteers of our Society. At different times 32 students and graduates of the IHSPP have worked as volunteers. Nowadays, 8 people participate in our work.

– For joint research work. On the basis of IHSPP, the following works are defended:

  • Bachelor’s thesis “Image of the Sick Person and Ideas for helping the Most Sick and their Relatives in the Rehabilitation of People Who have Had a Stroke” by Vadim Levikin (2008);
  • Qualification work “Development of the Ability to Receive Sensual Pleasure in Everyday Life” by Irina Trigubyuk (2009);
  • Master’s thesis on the subject “Specifics of Time Perspective of People Who have Had a Stroke” by Neonila Brusova (2010);

  • Master’s thesis “Personal Sense of Responsibility for the Health before a Disease and during Rehabilitation” by Alla Lapshevskaya (2015);

  • Master’s thesis “Personal Activity of the People ho Had a Stroke before a Disease and during Rehabilitation” by Irina Trigubyuk (2016).

  Andrey Kuznetsov, director of “Simourg” Company

(since year 2003)

– For creating the “Vigor” society website and providing it’s technical support;
– For the development and introduction of the computer coordination system for “Vigor” society’s rehabilitation programme;

– For supplying the “Vigor” members with personal computers (in year 2013 and 2014).

  Sergei Stepanov, designer

(2006 year)

– For creating the ”Vigor” society’s logo and taking part in website’s layout’s build up.

  Welfare Department of Riga City Council

(since year 2007)

– For the opportunity to use the premises for the “Vigor” society’s various rehabilitation programmes;
– For financing the booklets’ publication (2008);  Оpen

– For financing a trip to the Munchausen museum in Dunte (2008);   Оpen

– For arranging Daugava river cruise on board the  «Libava» ship as a celebration of  the 5th anniversary of “Vigor” (2011);   Оpen

– For co-financing the publication of ‘Vigor’ society’s information booklets (2011);

Оpen  Оpen

– For co-financing expenses on visiting various cultural activities (for people with functional disorders, seniors, stroke survivors) (2011-2012);

– For funding the trips to “Vigoriada” Olympics venue (2011-2012 g);  Оpen

– For financing the premises’ rental for club’s meetings to celebrate New Year (2011-2012);  Оpen

– For financing the Tervete trip (2012).

 Aija Krastina, the head of the Ziemelu branch of Riga Social Services, Dace Danche, Lilita Kobiaka, project manager

(since 2007)

For always giving us a hand by supplying the premises to make our creative plans come to fruition.

  Alexander Anzulevich, the Headmaster of the 72th Riga school

(2005-2009)

– For the organizing the regular swimming pool sessions.

  Sergey Ovchinnikov, managing director of “Osa Plus” Company, Natalia Pirogova, Marketing Director

 (2005)

– For providing the premises for club’s activities.

  Natalia Kubasova, the Headmistress of the Riga 15th secondary school

(2005-2006)

– For providing the premises for club’s activities.

  Victor Elkin, director of “Edelweiss” psychological centre

(2006-2007)

– For providing the premises for club’s activities.

 Inara Ulmane, Rudzite Danovska,the director of Riga Social Service “Abelzieds” Day center

(since 2009)

– For arranging the glass painting courses, physical culture classes, computer courses, English language classes;

– For giving the opportunity to use their office premises for our workshops (since 2010).

  Herman Braun Foundation, its director – Inna Davidova and its manager – Lyudmila Torchinskaya

(since 2006)

– For the invitation to visit concerts of classical and contemporary music;

– For awarding the ‘Vigor Member of the Year’ nominee with a gift card to visit a series of concerts (2014).

  Ivars Balodis, director of ”Apeirons”- the Association for People with Disability and for their friends

(since 2006)

– For arranging various courses.

Tatyana Favorskaya, the chair of the Russian Society in Latvia

(since 2008)

– For invitations to various cultural events.

Alexander Baranov, ‘Arnika’ Foundation Director

(2008)

– For carrying out an action “Low cost training computer”

  Ramona Mironova, kennel’s owner

(2009)

– For organizing and running the Canistherapy classes.

  Jan Lavrentiev, the chairman of “Cat’s Meow” cats’ club, Eleanor and Anatoly Grigoriev

(2010-2011)

For giving the opportunity to interact with animals during exhibitions and club meetings.

  Senior pupils of Riga 40th Secondary school: Margarita Tretyakova, Ksenia Udovenko, Dmitry Bubino, Nadezhda Zutte, Daniel Koren

(2009)

– For running the “patronage” concerts, meetings of the themed club “5 minutes of fame” etc.

  N. Ozolina, Chairman of “Laima” AS

(2009)

– For organization of complimentary trips to “Laima” factory.

 Zane Liepina, the assistant at the Ergotherapy Academic School Rehabilitation department of Riga University named after P Stradins and students of educational programme “Ergotherapy”- Linda Antonova, Ilze Ibragimova, Aelita Itsak, Catherine Roy, Olga Matyushenok, Olga Zhibure

(2010)

– For running ergotherapy practical classes and provision of advisory handbooks for stroke survivors.

 Elena Logacheva, Director of «Blagovest turserviss» company

(2010)

– For arranging Sigulda town excursions.

Тatiana Myslevich, Latvian Radio 4 – Dome Square reporter

– For documentary series about the life of “Vigor”.

 Ekaterina Semenova, Director of the company «MULTILINES»

– For supplying a coach for Sigulda sightseeing (2010);

For supplying a coach for seaside trip and holding “Vigoriada” sport festival (2011).

 Montessori teacher Angelica Odinets

(2011)

– For the opportunity to work with developing teaching and learning materials in the Montessori office.

  Alexei Tretyakov

(since 2011)

For helping “Vigor” members by ensuring technical support for club’s personal computers.

 Olga Maltseva, director of SIA «Dammara»

– For arranging an excursion to Koknese (2011);

– For arranging an excursion to Tervete (2012);

– For arranging an excursion to Cesis District (2013);

– For arranging an excursion to Kurzeme (2014);

– For arranging an excursion to Salacgriva (2016).

  Latvian Community Initiatives Foundation, Boris and Inara Teterev Foundation

(2011)

– For funding the computers’ purchase to make it possible for people with functional disorders, senior people, stroke survivors to learn how to use the social network;   Оpen

– For financing the publication of “Vigor” Society information;

Оpen

Оpen

– For funding the various cultural events (for people with functional disorders, seniors, stroke survivors).

 Latvian Railway – LDz

 (2011)

– For funding the purchase of medical supplies for “Vigor” members. 

 Liene Denisyuk, RSU Master student

 (2013)

– For carrying out serious of musical classes.

  Inara Kaleja, RSU teacher, audio logopedist, the Medical Practice Director

(2013)

For running by students the individual speech therapy sessions for “Vigor” members.

 Vitaly Jermolaev, an artist, and Alexandr Jermolaev, manager

(2013)

– For providing the opportunity to visit the gallery TEMPLIS without a charge.

 Larissa Sumbaev, RSEEBA lecturer

(2013 – 2015)

– For arranging series of topical-literary and historical excursions around Riga.

 Martins Sirmais, Erics Dreibants, Janis Sprogis and team

(2013 – 2014)

– For the opportunity to visit the Creative FUTURE FOODS WORKSHOP and to enjoy the lunch;

For presenting the prize for ‘the ‘Vigor’ MEMBER OF THE YEAR 2013′ (dinner for two).

 Elena Belevich

(2014)

For holding a charity event on “Facebook” website for raising funds to arrange the festive ‘Vigor’ members photo session.

  Anastasia Jurkiewich, Psychologist, IHSPP Master student

(2014)

For supplying fabrics for “Vigor” members crafts’ classes.

 Asja Sirova, DesArts Studio’s photographer

(2014)

For arranging festive photoshoots for “Vigor” society’s birthday anniversary.

 Elena Khoroshkina, psychologist and artist

(2014)

For donating her painting to be the prize for the nominee “Vigor ‘Member of the Year”.

 Igor Zibrak, Wine Way restaurant’s owner

(2014)

For a gift card (dinner for 2 persons) to be a prize for nominee “The Vigor’ Member of The Year ”.

Julija Rastorgujeva, professional translator

For canvas for drawing, set of acrylic paints and brushes as a prize for nominee “The Vigor Member of the Year” (2014);

For the gift cards as a prize for nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year” (2015 – 2016);

– For the website’s materials’ translation into English (from 2015).

 Elena Kaftaylova, Art-gallery ‘Avec Elize’ owner

(2014)

For the gift card as a prize for nominee ”The ‘Vigor ‘Member of The Year” to attend painter V.Loloyan’s master classes.

 Margarita Goryacheva, psychologist

(since 2015)

For running the classes of glass psychotherapy.

Ilona Roya, member of the board of “Vilori” Ltd

(2015)

– for arranging the decoupage classes.

 Gunta Meilande, podologist

(2015)

For providing two gift certificates for medical pedicures as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”.

 Alina Rastorgujeva

(2015)

For production of three candy fir-trees as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”.

 “Lattelecom” Ltd

(2015)

For providing two tablets as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”.

NRC “Vaivari”

(2015)

For providing two semi-annual subscriptions for visits to the pool as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”.

 Nadezhda Baranovska, professional translator

(from 2015 up to now)

– For the website’s materials’ translation into English.

 Olga Popeiko and psychological centre “Aikido”

(2015)

For congratulations and gifts for Vigor members for New Year Celebrations.

UnimarineSPA

(2015)

For the gift for Vigor – SPA visits.

HELPplus.lv

(2015)

For the gift for Vigor – SPA visits.

Dace Shostaka, Zhanna Daragane, lecturers of the “Translation and Interpreting” programme at the Baltic International Academy

Helen Gilks (Bristol, United Kingdom), editor

 – For the website’s materials’ translation into English

(from 2015 up to now)

Students of “Translation and Interpreting” programme at Baltic International Academy: Daniela Frolova, Karina Yanchenko, Marija Tkachukova, Daria Jagdzhiyanca, Elina Vinogradova, Daria Shemiakina, Julija Kalejnikova, Jekaterina Lavrentjeva, Anastasia Kurnyavko, Layma Shtulberga, Tatjana Segejeva, Alla Sergejeva, Anna Merlinga, Laima Nalimova, Marina Ovsjannikova, , Dmitrijs Maslobojevs, Vladimir Maksimov, Olga Nebrat

Students of South Kazakhstan State Pedagogical Institute (Shymkent, Kazakhstan): Bazarbek Yerbol, Askar Aidana, Baigazy Saltanat

– For the website’s materials’ translation into English.

(2015 – 2016)

Students ofTranslation and Interpretingprogramme at Baltic International Academy: Jelena Slepova, Natalja Serafina, Anna Lizunova, Veronika Krasovska, Veronika Malinovska, Karina Shushpanova, Elizabete Strazdina, Jekaterina Sitika, Aleksandrs Dergousovs, Marek Vrtel, Anna Pashkova, Jekaterina Kirsanova, Alise Golovnjova, Daniil Danileiko, Madara Ozolina, Alona Putjatina, Marina Janushkina, Lubova Sochenko, Jelena Starozhevska, Alina Androsova, Aiga Chernauska, Valentina Pavluka, Anna Bakasejeva

 – For the website’s materials’ translation into English

(2016 — 2017)

Tamara Zhitkevitch, psychologist and psychotherapist

 – For welfare assistance to Vigor

(2017)

Restaurant chain “Double Coffee”

 – For providing gift cards as a prize the for nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”

(2016)

Gunta Meilande

 – For providing gift cards as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”

(2016)

Elena Kaftaylova, Natalia Tasteven-Rabinovich, Olga Jefimova

 – For gifts to Vigor – authors paintings

(2016)

Students ofTranslation and Interpretingprogramme at Baltic International Academy: Dombrovskis Valērijs, Furmanova Sabīne, Petruka Jūlija, Stolbovaia Elena, Evija Melece, Stankeviča Viktorija, Emre Goktas, Inna Zaļlapa

For the website’s materials’ translation into English

(2017 — 2018)

Students ofTranslation and Interpretingprogramme at Baltic International Academy: Malakhova Maria, Riekstiņš Edgars, Stankovska Darja, Boiko Maria, Petrov Nikita, Jekaterina Bērtule, Irina Naumova, Kikabidze Ruslans, Didenko Svetlana, Olishevskiy Miroslav

For the website’s materials’ translation into English

(2018 — 2019)


 

We are very grateful

   To our volunteers, who, at various stages of our programme, have been with us heartily helping the “Vigor” society’s members    Open

So, our big thanks go to:

Lyudmila Lozovskaya, president of SIA «RenessanceS»

(2003 – 2010)

– For her initiative to create the “Vigor” public organization and legal support in the company’s registration;

– For the introduction of techniques such as sensory motor correction into our rehabilitation programme;

– For carrying out charity activities, which helped to raise the amount to pay for therapeutic procedures for 15 patients;

– For popularizing our rehabilitation programme for stroke survivors in media and getting that information to the general public;

– For providing the “Vigor” society with the premises, venues for running the various rehabilitation programmes;

For organizing Ceramics courses.

 International Higher School of Practical Psychology (Riga, Latvia)

(2003 – 2016)

– For a strong background for practical psychologists who are also volunteers of our Society. At different times 32 students and graduates of the IHSPP have worked as volunteers. Nowadays, 8 people participate in our work.

– For joint research work. On the basis of IHSPP, the following works are defended:

  • Bachelor’s thesis “Image of the Sick Person and Ideas for helping the Most Sick and their Relatives in the Rehabilitation of People Who have Had a Stroke” by Vadim Levikin (2008);
  • Qualification work “Development of the Ability to Receive Sensual Pleasure in Everyday Life” by Irina Trigubyuk (2009);
  • Master’s thesis on the subject “Specifics of Time Perspective of People Who have Had a Stroke” by Neonila Brusova (2010);

  • Master’s thesis “Personal Sense of Responsibility for the Health before a Disease and during Rehabilitation” by Alla Lapshevskaya (2015);

  • Master’s thesis “Personal Activity of the People ho Had a Stroke before a Disease and during Rehabilitation” by Irina Trigubyuk (2016).

  Andrey Kuznetsov, director of “Simourg” Company

(since year 2003)

– For creating the “Vigor” society website and providing it’s technical support;
– For the development and introduction of the computer coordination system for “Vigor” society’s rehabilitation programme;

– For supplying the “Vigor” members with personal computers (in year 2013 and 2014).

  Sergei Stepanov, designer

(2006 year)

– For creating the ”Vigor” society’s logo and taking part in website’s layout’s build up.

  Welfare Department of Riga City Council

(since year 2007)

– For the opportunity to use the premises for the “Vigor” society’s various rehabilitation programmes;
– For financing the booklets’ publication (2008);  Оpen

– For financing a trip to the Munchausen museum in Dunte (2008);   Оpen

– For arranging Daugava river cruise on board the  «Libava» ship as a celebration of  the 5th anniversary of “Vigor” (2011);   Оpen

– For co-financing the publication of ‘Vigor’ society’s information booklets (2011);

Оpen  Оpen

– For co-financing expenses on visiting various cultural activities (for people with functional disorders, seniors, stroke survivors) (2011-2012);

– For funding the trips to “Vigoriada” Olympics venue (2011-2012 g);  Оpen

– For financing the premises’ rental for club’s meetings to celebrate New Year (2011-2012);  Оpen

– For financing the Tervete trip (2012).

 Aija Krastina, the head of the Ziemelu branch of Riga Social Services, Dace Danche, Lilita Kobiaka, project manager

(since 2007)

For always giving us a hand by supplying the premises to make our creative plans come to fruition.

  Alexander Anzulevich, the Headmaster of the 72th Riga school

(2005-2009)

– For the organizing the regular swimming pool sessions.

  Sergey Ovchinnikov, managing director of “Osa Plus” Company, Natalia Pirogova, Marketing Director

 (2005)

– For providing the premises for club’s activities.

  Natalia Kubasova, the Headmistress of the Riga 15th secondary school

(2005-2006)

– For providing the premises for club’s activities.

  Victor Elkin, director of “Edelweiss” psychological centre

(2006-2007)

– For providing the premises for club’s activities.

 Inara Ulmane, Rudzite Danovska,the director of Riga Social Service “Abelzieds” Day center

(since 2009)

– For arranging the glass painting courses, physical culture classes, computer courses, English language classes;

– For giving the opportunity to use their office premises for our workshops (since 2010).

  Herman Braun Foundation, its director – Inna Davidova and its manager – Lyudmila Torchinskaya

(since 2006)

– For the invitation to visit concerts of classical and contemporary music;

– For awarding the ‘Vigor Member of the Year’ nominee with a gift card to visit a series of concerts (2014).

  Ivars Balodis, director of ”Apeirons”- the Association for People with Disability and for their friends

(since 2006)

– For arranging various courses.

Tatyana Favorskaya, the chair of the Russian Society in Latvia

(since 2008)

– For invitations to various cultural events.

Alexander Baranov, ‘Arnika’ Foundation Director

(2008)

– For carrying out an action “Low cost training computer”

  Ramona Mironova, kennel’s owner

(2009)

– For organizing and running the Canistherapy classes.

  Jan Lavrentiev, the chairman of “Cat’s Meow” cats’ club, Eleanor and Anatoly Grigoriev

(2010-2011)

For giving the opportunity to interact with animals during exhibitions and club meetings.

  Senior pupils of Riga 40th Secondary school: Margarita Tretyakova, Ksenia Udovenko, Dmitry Bubino, Nadezhda Zutte, Daniel Koren

(2009)

– For running the “patronage” concerts, meetings of the themed club “5 minutes of fame” etc.

  N. Ozolina, Chairman of “Laima” AS

(2009)

– For organization of complimentary trips to “Laima” factory.

 Zane Liepina, the assistant at the Ergotherapy Academic School Rehabilitation department of Riga University named after P Stradins and students of educational programme “Ergotherapy”- Linda Antonova, Ilze Ibragimova, Aelita Itsak, Catherine Roy, Olga Matyushenok, Olga Zhibure

(2010)

– For running ergotherapy practical classes and provision of advisory handbooks for stroke survivors.

 Elena Logacheva, Director of «Blagovest turserviss» company

(2010)

– For arranging Sigulda town excursions.

Тatiana Myslevich, Latvian Radio 4 – Dome Square reporter

– For documentary series about the life of “Vigor”.

 Ekaterina Semenova, Director of the company «MULTILINES»

– For supplying a coach for Sigulda sightseeing (2010);

For supplying a coach for seaside trip and holding “Vigoriada” sport festival (2011).

 Montessori teacher Angelica Odinets

(2011)

– For the opportunity to work with developing teaching and learning materials in the Montessori office.

  Alexei Tretyakov

(since 2011)

For helping “Vigor” members by ensuring technical support for club’s personal computers.

 Olga Maltseva, director of SIA «Dammara»

– For arranging an excursion to Koknese (2011);

– For arranging an excursion to Tervete (2012);

– For arranging an excursion to Cesis District (2013);

– For arranging an excursion to Kurzeme (2014);

– For arranging an excursion to Salacgriva (2016).

  Latvian Community Initiatives Foundation, Boris and Inara Teterev Foundation

(2011)

– For funding the computers’ purchase to make it possible for people with functional disorders, senior people, stroke survivors to learn how to use the social network;   Оpen

– For financing the publication of “Vigor” Society information;

Оpen

Оpen

– For funding the various cultural events (for people with functional disorders, seniors, stroke survivors).

 Latvian Railway – LDz

 (2011)

– For funding the purchase of medical supplies for “Vigor” members. 

 Liene Denisyuk, RSU Master student

 (2013)

– For carrying out serious of musical classes.

  Inara Kaleja, RSU teacher, audio logopedist, the Medical Practice Director

(2013)

For running by students the individual speech therapy sessions for “Vigor” members.

 Vitaly Jermolaev, an artist, and Alexandr Jermolaev, manager

(2013)

– For providing the opportunity to visit the gallery TEMPLIS without a charge.

 Larissa Sumbaev, RSEEBA lecturer

(2013 – 2015)

– For arranging series of topical-literary and historical excursions around Riga.

 Martins Sirmais, Erics Dreibants, Janis Sprogis and team

(2013 – 2014)

– For the opportunity to visit the Creative FUTURE FOODS WORKSHOP and to enjoy the lunch;

For presenting the prize for ‘the ‘Vigor’ MEMBER OF THE YEAR 2013′ (dinner for two).

 Elena Belevich

(2014)

For holding a charity event on “Facebook” website for raising funds to arrange the festive ‘Vigor’ members photo session.

  Anastasia Jurkiewich, Psychologist, IHSPP Master student

(2014)

For supplying fabrics for “Vigor” members crafts’ classes.

 Asja Sirova, DesArts Studio’s photographer

(2014)

For arranging festive photoshoots for “Vigor” society’s birthday anniversary.

 Elena Khoroshkina, psychologist and artist

(2014)

For donating her painting to be the prize for the nominee “Vigor ‘Member of the Year”.

 Igor Zibrak, Wine Way restaurant’s owner

(2014)

For a gift card (dinner for 2 persons) to be a prize for nominee “The Vigor’ Member of The Year ”.

Julija Rastorgujeva, professional translator

For canvas for drawing, set of acrylic paints and brushes as a prize for nominee “The Vigor Member of the Year” (2014);

For the gift cards as a prize for nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year” (2015 – 2016);

– For the website’s materials’ translation into English (from 2015).

 Elena Kaftaylova, Art-gallery ‘Avec Elize’ owner

(2014)

For the gift card as a prize for nominee ”The ‘Vigor ‘Member of The Year” to attend painter V.Loloyan’s master classes.

 Margarita Goryacheva, psychologist

(since 2015)

For running the classes of glass psychotherapy.

Ilona Roya, member of the board of “Vilori” Ltd

(2015)

– for arranging the decoupage classes.

 Gunta Meilande, podologist

(2015)

For providing two gift certificates for medical pedicures as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”.

 Alina Rastorgujeva

(2015)

For production of three candy fir-trees as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”.

 “Lattelecom” Ltd

(2015)

For providing two tablets as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”.

NRC “Vaivari”

(2015)

For providing two semi-annual subscriptions for visits to the pool as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”.

 Nadezhda Baranovska, professional translator

(from 2015 up to now)

– For the website’s materials’ translation into English.

 Olga Popeiko and psychological centre “Aikido”

(2015)

For congratulations and gifts for Vigor members for New Year Celebrations.

UnimarineSPA

(2015)

For the gift for Vigor – SPA visits.

HELPplus.lv

(2015)

For the gift for Vigor – SPA visits.

Dace Shostaka, Zhanna Daragane, lecturers of the “Translation and Interpreting” programme at the Baltic International Academy

Helen Gilks (Bristol, United Kingdom), editor

 – For the website’s materials’ translation into English

(from 2015 up to now)

Students of “Translation and Interpreting” programme at Baltic International Academy: Daniela Frolova, Karina Yanchenko, Marija Tkachukova, Daria Jagdzhiyanca, Elina Vinogradova, Daria Shemiakina, Julija Kalejnikova, Jekaterina Lavrentjeva, Anastasia Kurnyavko, Layma Shtulberga, Tatjana Segejeva, Alla Sergejeva, Anna Merlinga, Laima Nalimova, Marina Ovsjannikova, , Dmitrijs Maslobojevs, Vladimir Maksimov, Olga Nebrat

Students of South Kazakhstan State Pedagogical Institute (Shymkent, Kazakhstan): Bazarbek Yerbol, Askar Aidana, Baigazy Saltanat

– For the website’s materials’ translation into English.

(2015 – 2016)

Students ofTranslation and Interpretingprogramme at Baltic International Academy: Jelena Slepova, Natalja Serafina, Anna Lizunova, Veronika Krasovska, Veronika Malinovska, Karina Shushpanova, Elizabete Strazdina, Jekaterina Sitika, Aleksandrs Dergousovs, Marek Vrtel, Anna Pashkova, Jekaterina Kirsanova, Alise Golovnjova, Daniil Danileiko, Madara Ozolina, Alona Putjatina, Marina Janushkina, Lubova Sochenko, Jelena Starozhevska, Alina Androsova, Aiga Chernauska, Valentina Pavluka, Anna Bakasejeva

 – For the website’s materials’ translation into English

(2016 — 2017)

Tamara Zhitkevitch, psychologist and psychotherapist

 – For welfare assistance to Vigor

(2017)

Restaurant chain “Double Coffee”

 – For providing gift cards as a prize the for nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”

(2016)

Gunta Meilande

 – For providing gift cards as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”

(2016)

Elena Kaftaylova, Natalia Tasteven-Rabinovich, Olga Jefimova

 – For gifts to Vigor – authors paintings

(2016)

Students ofTranslation and Interpretingprogramme at Baltic International Academy: Dombrovskis Valērijs, Furmanova Sabīne, Petruka Jūlija, Stolbovaia Elena, Evija Melece, Stankeviča Viktorija, Emre Goktas, Inna Zaļlapa

For the website’s materials’ translation into English

(2017 — 2018)

Students ofTranslation and Interpretingprogramme at Baltic International Academy: Malakhova Maria, Riekstiņš Edgars, Stankovska Darja, Boiko Maria, Petrov Nikita, Jekaterina Bērtule, Irina Naumova, Kikabidze Ruslans, Didenko Svetlana, Olishevskiy Miroslav

For the website’s materials’ translation into English

(2018 — 2019)


 

We are very grateful

   To our volunteers, who, at various stages of our programme, have been with us heartily helping the “Vigor” society’s members    Open

So, our big thanks go to:

Lyudmila Lozovskaya, president of SIA «RenessanceS»

(2003 – 2010)

– For her initiative to create the “Vigor” public organization and legal support in the company’s registration;

– For the introduction of techniques such as sensory motor correction into our rehabilitation programme;

– For carrying out charity activities, which helped to raise the amount to pay for therapeutic procedures for 15 patients;

– For popularizing our rehabilitation programme for stroke survivors in media and getting that information to the general public;

– For providing the “Vigor” society with the premises, venues for running the various rehabilitation programmes;

For organizing Ceramics courses.

 International Higher School of Practical Psychology (Riga, Latvia)

(2003 – 2016)

– For a strong background for practical psychologists who are also volunteers of our Society. At different times 32 students and graduates of the IHSPP have worked as volunteers. Nowadays, 8 people participate in our work.

– For joint research work. On the basis of IHSPP, the following works are defended:

  • Bachelor’s thesis “Image of the Sick Person and Ideas for helping the Most Sick and their Relatives in the Rehabilitation of People Who have Had a Stroke” by Vadim Levikin (2008);
  • Qualification work “Development of the Ability to Receive Sensual Pleasure in Everyday Life” by Irina Trigubyuk (2009);
  • Master’s thesis on the subject “Specifics of Time Perspective of People Who have Had a Stroke” by Neonila Brusova (2010);

  • Master’s thesis “Personal Sense of Responsibility for the Health before a Disease and during Rehabilitation” by Alla Lapshevskaya (2015);

  • Master’s thesis “Personal Activity of the People ho Had a Stroke before a Disease and during Rehabilitation” by Irina Trigubyuk (2016).

  Andrey Kuznetsov, director of “Simourg” Company

(since year 2003)

– For creating the “Vigor” society website and providing it’s technical support;
– For the development and introduction of the computer coordination system for “Vigor” society’s rehabilitation programme;

– For supplying the “Vigor” members with personal computers (in year 2013 and 2014).

  Sergei Stepanov, designer

(2006 year)

– For creating the ”Vigor” society’s logo and taking part in website’s layout’s build up.

  Welfare Department of Riga City Council

(since year 2007)

– For the opportunity to use the premises for the “Vigor” society’s various rehabilitation programmes;
– For financing the booklets’ publication (2008);  Оpen

– For financing a trip to the Munchausen museum in Dunte (2008);   Оpen

– For arranging Daugava river cruise on board the  «Libava» ship as a celebration of  the 5th anniversary of “Vigor” (2011);   Оpen

– For co-financing the publication of ‘Vigor’ society’s information booklets (2011);

Оpen  Оpen

– For co-financing expenses on visiting various cultural activities (for people with functional disorders, seniors, stroke survivors) (2011-2012);

– For funding the trips to “Vigoriada” Olympics venue (2011-2012 g);  Оpen

– For financing the premises’ rental for club’s meetings to celebrate New Year (2011-2012);  Оpen

– For financing the Tervete trip (2012).

 Aija Krastina, the head of the Ziemelu branch of Riga Social Services, Dace Danche, Lilita Kobiaka, project manager

(since 2007)

For always giving us a hand by supplying the premises to make our creative plans come to fruition.

  Alexander Anzulevich, the Headmaster of the 72th Riga school

(2005-2009)

– For the organizing the regular swimming pool sessions.

  Sergey Ovchinnikov, managing director of “Osa Plus” Company, Natalia Pirogova, Marketing Director

 (2005)

– For providing the premises for club’s activities.

  Natalia Kubasova, the Headmistress of the Riga 15th secondary school

(2005-2006)

– For providing the premises for club’s activities.

  Victor Elkin, director of “Edelweiss” psychological centre

(2006-2007)

– For providing the premises for club’s activities.

 Inara Ulmane, Rudzite Danovska,the director of Riga Social Service “Abelzieds” Day center

(since 2009)

– For arranging the glass painting courses, physical culture classes, computer courses, English language classes;

– For giving the opportunity to use their office premises for our workshops (since 2010).

  Herman Braun Foundation, its director – Inna Davidova and its manager – Lyudmila Torchinskaya

(since 2006)

– For the invitation to visit concerts of classical and contemporary music;

– For awarding the ‘Vigor Member of the Year’ nominee with a gift card to visit a series of concerts (2014).

  Ivars Balodis, director of ”Apeirons”- the Association for People with Disability and for their friends

(since 2006)

– For arranging various courses.

Tatyana Favorskaya, the chair of the Russian Society in Latvia

(since 2008)

– For invitations to various cultural events.

Alexander Baranov, ‘Arnika’ Foundation Director

(2008)

– For carrying out an action “Low cost training computer”

  Ramona Mironova, kennel’s owner

(2009)

– For organizing and running the Canistherapy classes.

  Jan Lavrentiev, the chairman of “Cat’s Meow” cats’ club, Eleanor and Anatoly Grigoriev

(2010-2011)

For giving the opportunity to interact with animals during exhibitions and club meetings.

  Senior pupils of Riga 40th Secondary school: Margarita Tretyakova, Ksenia Udovenko, Dmitry Bubino, Nadezhda Zutte, Daniel Koren

(2009)

– For running the “patronage” concerts, meetings of the themed club “5 minutes of fame” etc.

  N. Ozolina, Chairman of “Laima” AS

(2009)

– For organization of complimentary trips to “Laima” factory.

 Zane Liepina, the assistant at the Ergotherapy Academic School Rehabilitation department of Riga University named after P Stradins and students of educational programme “Ergotherapy”- Linda Antonova, Ilze Ibragimova, Aelita Itsak, Catherine Roy, Olga Matyushenok, Olga Zhibure

(2010)

– For running ergotherapy practical classes and provision of advisory handbooks for stroke survivors.

 Elena Logacheva, Director of «Blagovest turserviss» company

(2010)

– For arranging Sigulda town excursions.

Тatiana Myslevich, Latvian Radio 4 – Dome Square reporter

– For documentary series about the life of “Vigor”.

 Ekaterina Semenova, Director of the company «MULTILINES»

– For supplying a coach for Sigulda sightseeing (2010);

For supplying a coach for seaside trip and holding “Vigoriada” sport festival (2011).

 Montessori teacher Angelica Odinets

(2011)

– For the opportunity to work with developing teaching and learning materials in the Montessori office.

  Alexei Tretyakov

(since 2011)

For helping “Vigor” members by ensuring technical support for club’s personal computers.

 Olga Maltseva, director of SIA «Dammara»

– For arranging an excursion to Koknese (2011);

– For arranging an excursion to Tervete (2012);

– For arranging an excursion to Cesis District (2013);

– For arranging an excursion to Kurzeme (2014);

– For arranging an excursion to Salacgriva (2016).

  Latvian Community Initiatives Foundation, Boris and Inara Teterev Foundation

(2011)

– For funding the computers’ purchase to make it possible for people with functional disorders, senior people, stroke survivors to learn how to use the social network;   Оpen

– For financing the publication of “Vigor” Society information;

Оpen

Оpen

– For funding the various cultural events (for people with functional disorders, seniors, stroke survivors).

 Latvian Railway – LDz

 (2011)

– For funding the purchase of medical supplies for “Vigor” members. 

 Liene Denisyuk, RSU Master student

 (2013)

– For carrying out serious of musical classes.

  Inara Kaleja, RSU teacher, audio logopedist, the Medical Practice Director

(2013)

For running by students the individual speech therapy sessions for “Vigor” members.

 Vitaly Jermolaev, an artist, and Alexandr Jermolaev, manager

(2013)

– For providing the opportunity to visit the gallery TEMPLIS without a charge.

 Larissa Sumbaev, RSEEBA lecturer

(2013 – 2015)

– For arranging series of topical-literary and historical excursions around Riga.

 Martins Sirmais, Erics Dreibants, Janis Sprogis and team

(2013 – 2014)

– For the opportunity to visit the Creative FUTURE FOODS WORKSHOP and to enjoy the lunch;

For presenting the prize for ‘the ‘Vigor’ MEMBER OF THE YEAR 2013′ (dinner for two).

 Elena Belevich

(2014)

For holding a charity event on “Facebook” website for raising funds to arrange the festive ‘Vigor’ members photo session.

  Anastasia Jurkiewich, Psychologist, IHSPP Master student

(2014)

For supplying fabrics for “Vigor” members crafts’ classes.

 Asja Sirova, DesArts Studio’s photographer

(2014)

For arranging festive photoshoots for “Vigor” society’s birthday anniversary.

 Elena Khoroshkina, psychologist and artist

(2014)

For donating her painting to be the prize for the nominee “Vigor ‘Member of the Year”.

 Igor Zibrak, Wine Way restaurant’s owner

(2014)

For a gift card (dinner for 2 persons) to be a prize for nominee “The Vigor’ Member of The Year ”.

Julija Rastorgujeva, professional translator

For canvas for drawing, set of acrylic paints and brushes as a prize for nominee “The Vigor Member of the Year” (2014);

For the gift cards as a prize for nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year” (2015 – 2016);

– For the website’s materials’ translation into English (from 2015).

 Elena Kaftaylova, Art-gallery ‘Avec Elize’ owner

(2014)

For the gift card as a prize for nominee ”The ‘Vigor ‘Member of The Year” to attend painter V.Loloyan’s master classes.

 Margarita Goryacheva, psychologist

(since 2015)

For running the classes of glass psychotherapy.

Ilona Roya, member of the board of “Vilori” Ltd

(2015)

– for arranging the decoupage classes.

 Gunta Meilande, podologist

(2015)

For providing two gift certificates for medical pedicures as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”.

 Alina Rastorgujeva

(2015)

For production of three candy fir-trees as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”.

 “Lattelecom” Ltd

(2015)

For providing two tablets as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”.

NRC “Vaivari”

(2015)

For providing two semi-annual subscriptions for visits to the pool as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”.

 Nadezhda Baranovska, professional translator

(from 2015 up to now)

– For the website’s materials’ translation into English.

 Olga Popeiko and psychological centre “Aikido”

(2015)

For congratulations and gifts for Vigor members for New Year Celebrations.

UnimarineSPA

(2015)

For the gift for Vigor – SPA visits.

HELPplus.lv

(2015)

For the gift for Vigor – SPA visits.

Dace Shostaka, Zhanna Daragane, lecturers of the “Translation and Interpreting” programme at the Baltic International Academy

Helen Gilks (Bristol, United Kingdom), editor

 – For the website’s materials’ translation into English

(from 2015 up to now)

Students of “Translation and Interpreting” programme at Baltic International Academy: Daniela Frolova, Karina Yanchenko, Marija Tkachukova, Daria Jagdzhiyanca, Elina Vinogradova, Daria Shemiakina, Julija Kalejnikova, Jekaterina Lavrentjeva, Anastasia Kurnyavko, Layma Shtulberga, Tatjana Segejeva, Alla Sergejeva, Anna Merlinga, Laima Nalimova, Marina Ovsjannikova, , Dmitrijs Maslobojevs, Vladimir Maksimov, Olga Nebrat

Students of South Kazakhstan State Pedagogical Institute (Shymkent, Kazakhstan): Bazarbek Yerbol, Askar Aidana, Baigazy Saltanat

– For the website’s materials’ translation into English.

(2015 – 2016)

Students ofTranslation and Interpretingprogramme at Baltic International Academy: Jelena Slepova, Natalja Serafina, Anna Lizunova, Veronika Krasovska, Veronika Malinovska, Karina Shushpanova, Elizabete Strazdina, Jekaterina Sitika, Aleksandrs Dergousovs, Marek Vrtel, Anna Pashkova, Jekaterina Kirsanova, Alise Golovnjova, Daniil Danileiko, Madara Ozolina, Alona Putjatina, Marina Janushkina, Lubova Sochenko, Jelena Starozhevska, Alina Androsova, Aiga Chernauska, Valentina Pavluka, Anna Bakasejeva

 – For the website’s materials’ translation into English

(2016 — 2017)

Tamara Zhitkevitch, psychologist and psychotherapist

 – For welfare assistance to Vigor

(2017)

Restaurant chain “Double Coffee”

 – For providing gift cards as a prize the for nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”

(2016)

Gunta Meilande

 – For providing gift cards as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”

(2016)

Elena Kaftaylova, Natalia Tasteven-Rabinovich, Olga Jefimova

 – For gifts to Vigor – authors paintings

(2016)

Students ofTranslation and Interpretingprogramme at Baltic International Academy: Dombrovskis Valērijs, Furmanova Sabīne, Petruka Jūlija, Stolbovaia Elena, Evija Melece, Stankeviča Viktorija, Emre Goktas, Inna Zaļlapa

For the website’s materials’ translation into English

(2017 — 2018)

Students ofTranslation and Interpretingprogramme at Baltic International Academy: Malakhova Maria, Riekstiņš Edgars, Stankovska Darja, Boiko Maria, Petrov Nikita, Jekaterina Bērtule, Irina Naumova, Kikabidze Ruslans, Didenko Svetlana, Olishevskiy Miroslav

For the website’s materials’ translation into English

(2018 — 2019)


 

We are very grateful

   To our volunteers, who, at various stages of our programme, have been with us heartily helping the “Vigor” society’s members    Open

So, our big thanks go to:

Lyudmila Lozovskaya, president of SIA «RenessanceS»

(2003 – 2010)

– For her initiative to create the “Vigor” public organization and legal support in the company’s registration;

– For the introduction of techniques such as sensory motor correction into our rehabilitation programme;

– For carrying out charity activities, which helped to raise the amount to pay for therapeutic procedures for 15 patients;

– For popularizing our rehabilitation programme for stroke survivors in media and getting that information to the general public;

– For providing the “Vigor” society with the premises, venues for running the various rehabilitation programmes;

For organizing Ceramics courses.

 International Higher School of Practical Psychology (Riga, Latvia)

(2003 – 2016)

– For a strong background for practical psychologists who are also volunteers of our Society. At different times 32 students and graduates of the IHSPP have worked as volunteers. Nowadays, 8 people participate in our work.

– For joint research work. On the basis of IHSPP, the following works are defended:

  • Bachelor’s thesis “Image of the Sick Person and Ideas for helping the Most Sick and their Relatives in the Rehabilitation of People Who have Had a Stroke” by Vadim Levikin (2008);
  • Qualification work “Development of the Ability to Receive Sensual Pleasure in Everyday Life” by Irina Trigubyuk (2009);
  • Master’s thesis on the subject “Specifics of Time Perspective of People Who have Had a Stroke” by Neonila Brusova (2010);

  • Master’s thesis “Personal Sense of Responsibility for the Health before a Disease and during Rehabilitation” by Alla Lapshevskaya (2015);

  • Master’s thesis “Personal Activity of the People ho Had a Stroke before a Disease and during Rehabilitation” by Irina Trigubyuk (2016).

  Andrey Kuznetsov, director of “Simourg” Company

(since year 2003)

– For creating the “Vigor” society website and providing it’s technical support;
– For the development and introduction of the computer coordination system for “Vigor” society’s rehabilitation programme;

– For supplying the “Vigor” members with personal computers (in year 2013 and 2014).

  Sergei Stepanov, designer

(2006 year)

– For creating the ”Vigor” society’s logo and taking part in website’s layout’s build up.

  Welfare Department of Riga City Council

(since year 2007)

– For the opportunity to use the premises for the “Vigor” society’s various rehabilitation programmes;
– For financing the booklets’ publication (2008);  Оpen

– For financing a trip to the Munchausen museum in Dunte (2008);   Оpen

– For arranging Daugava river cruise on board the  «Libava» ship as a celebration of  the 5th anniversary of “Vigor” (2011);   Оpen

– For co-financing the publication of ‘Vigor’ society’s information booklets (2011);

Оpen  Оpen

– For co-financing expenses on visiting various cultural activities (for people with functional disorders, seniors, stroke survivors) (2011-2012);

– For funding the trips to “Vigoriada” Olympics venue (2011-2012 g);  Оpen

– For financing the premises’ rental for club’s meetings to celebrate New Year (2011-2012);  Оpen

– For financing the Tervete trip (2012).

 Aija Krastina, the head of the Ziemelu branch of Riga Social Services, Dace Danche, Lilita Kobiaka, project manager

(since 2007)

For always giving us a hand by supplying the premises to make our creative plans come to fruition.

  Alexander Anzulevich, the Headmaster of the 72th Riga school

(2005-2009)

– For the organizing the regular swimming pool sessions.

  Sergey Ovchinnikov, managing director of “Osa Plus” Company, Natalia Pirogova, Marketing Director

 (2005)

– For providing the premises for club’s activities.

  Natalia Kubasova, the Headmistress of the Riga 15th secondary school

(2005-2006)

– For providing the premises for club’s activities.

  Victor Elkin, director of “Edelweiss” psychological centre

(2006-2007)

– For providing the premises for club’s activities.

 Inara Ulmane, Rudzite Danovska,the director of Riga Social Service “Abelzieds” Day center

(since 2009)

– For arranging the glass painting courses, physical culture classes, computer courses, English language classes;

– For giving the opportunity to use their office premises for our workshops (since 2010).

  Herman Braun Foundation, its director – Inna Davidova and its manager – Lyudmila Torchinskaya

(since 2006)

– For the invitation to visit concerts of classical and contemporary music;

– For awarding the ‘Vigor Member of the Year’ nominee with a gift card to visit a series of concerts (2014).

  Ivars Balodis, director of ”Apeirons”- the Association for People with Disability and for their friends

(since 2006)

– For arranging various courses.

Tatyana Favorskaya, the chair of the Russian Society in Latvia

(since 2008)

– For invitations to various cultural events.

Alexander Baranov, ‘Arnika’ Foundation Director

(2008)

– For carrying out an action “Low cost training computer”

  Ramona Mironova, kennel’s owner

(2009)

– For organizing and running the Canistherapy classes.

  Jan Lavrentiev, the chairman of “Cat’s Meow” cats’ club, Eleanor and Anatoly Grigoriev

(2010-2011)

For giving the opportunity to interact with animals during exhibitions and club meetings.

  Senior pupils of Riga 40th Secondary school: Margarita Tretyakova, Ksenia Udovenko, Dmitry Bubino, Nadezhda Zutte, Daniel Koren

(2009)

– For running the “patronage” concerts, meetings of the themed club “5 minutes of fame” etc.

  N. Ozolina, Chairman of “Laima” AS

(2009)

– For organization of complimentary trips to “Laima” factory.

 Zane Liepina, the assistant at the Ergotherapy Academic School Rehabilitation department of Riga University named after P Stradins and students of educational programme “Ergotherapy”- Linda Antonova, Ilze Ibragimova, Aelita Itsak, Catherine Roy, Olga Matyushenok, Olga Zhibure

(2010)

– For running ergotherapy practical classes and provision of advisory handbooks for stroke survivors.

 Elena Logacheva, Director of «Blagovest turserviss» company

(2010)

– For arranging Sigulda town excursions.

Тatiana Myslevich, Latvian Radio 4 – Dome Square reporter

– For documentary series about the life of “Vigor”.

 Ekaterina Semenova, Director of the company «MULTILINES»

– For supplying a coach for Sigulda sightseeing (2010);

For supplying a coach for seaside trip and holding “Vigoriada” sport festival (2011).

 Montessori teacher Angelica Odinets

(2011)

– For the opportunity to work with developing teaching and learning materials in the Montessori office.

  Alexei Tretyakov

(since 2011)

For helping “Vigor” members by ensuring technical support for club’s personal computers.

 Olga Maltseva, director of SIA «Dammara»

– For arranging an excursion to Koknese (2011);

– For arranging an excursion to Tervete (2012);

– For arranging an excursion to Cesis District (2013);

– For arranging an excursion to Kurzeme (2014);

– For arranging an excursion to Salacgriva (2016).

  Latvian Community Initiatives Foundation, Boris and Inara Teterev Foundation

(2011)

– For funding the computers’ purchase to make it possible for people with functional disorders, senior people, stroke survivors to learn how to use the social network;   Оpen

– For financing the publication of “Vigor” Society information;

Оpen

Оpen

– For funding the various cultural events (for people with functional disorders, seniors, stroke survivors).

 Latvian Railway – LDz

 (2011)

– For funding the purchase of medical supplies for “Vigor” members. 

 Liene Denisyuk, RSU Master student

 (2013)

– For carrying out serious of musical classes.

  Inara Kaleja, RSU teacher, audio logopedist, the Medical Practice Director

(2013)

For running by students the individual speech therapy sessions for “Vigor” members.

 Vitaly Jermolaev, an artist, and Alexandr Jermolaev, manager

(2013)

– For providing the opportunity to visit the gallery TEMPLIS without a charge.

 Larissa Sumbaev, RSEEBA lecturer

(2013 – 2015)

– For arranging series of topical-literary and historical excursions around Riga.

 Martins Sirmais, Erics Dreibants, Janis Sprogis and team

(2013 – 2014)

– For the opportunity to visit the Creative FUTURE FOODS WORKSHOP and to enjoy the lunch;

For presenting the prize for ‘the ‘Vigor’ MEMBER OF THE YEAR 2013′ (dinner for two).

 Elena Belevich

(2014)

For holding a charity event on “Facebook” website for raising funds to arrange the festive ‘Vigor’ members photo session.

  Anastasia Jurkiewich, Psychologist, IHSPP Master student

(2014)

For supplying fabrics for “Vigor” members crafts’ classes.

 Asja Sirova, DesArts Studio’s photographer

(2014)

For arranging festive photoshoots for “Vigor” society’s birthday anniversary.

 Elena Khoroshkina, psychologist and artist

(2014)

For donating her painting to be the prize for the nominee “Vigor ‘Member of the Year”.

 Igor Zibrak, Wine Way restaurant’s owner

(2014)

For a gift card (dinner for 2 persons) to be a prize for nominee “The Vigor’ Member of The Year ”.

Julija Rastorgujeva, professional translator

For canvas for drawing, set of acrylic paints and brushes as a prize for nominee “The Vigor Member of the Year” (2014);

For the gift cards as a prize for nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year” (2015 – 2016);

– For the website’s materials’ translation into English (from 2015).

 Elena Kaftaylova, Art-gallery ‘Avec Elize’ owner

(2014)

For the gift card as a prize for nominee ”The ‘Vigor ‘Member of The Year” to attend painter V.Loloyan’s master classes.

 Margarita Goryacheva, psychologist

(since 2015)

For running the classes of glass psychotherapy.

Ilona Roya, member of the board of “Vilori” Ltd

(2015)

– for arranging the decoupage classes.

 Gunta Meilande, podologist

(2015)

For providing two gift certificates for medical pedicures as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”.

 Alina Rastorgujeva

(2015)

For production of three candy fir-trees as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”.

 “Lattelecom” Ltd

(2015)

For providing two tablets as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”.

NRC “Vaivari”

(2015)

For providing two semi-annual subscriptions for visits to the pool as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”.

 Nadezhda Baranovska, professional translator

(from 2015 up to now)

– For the website’s materials’ translation into English.

 Olga Popeiko and psychological centre “Aikido”

(2015)

For congratulations and gifts for Vigor members for New Year Celebrations.

UnimarineSPA

(2015)

For the gift for Vigor – SPA visits.

HELPplus.lv

(2015)

For the gift for Vigor – SPA visits.

Dace Shostaka, Zhanna Daragane, lecturers of the “Translation and Interpreting” programme at the Baltic International Academy

Helen Gilks (Bristol, United Kingdom), editor

 – For the website’s materials’ translation into English

(from 2015 up to now)

Students of “Translation and Interpreting” programme at Baltic International Academy: Daniela Frolova, Karina Yanchenko, Marija Tkachukova, Daria Jagdzhiyanca, Elina Vinogradova, Daria Shemiakina, Julija Kalejnikova, Jekaterina Lavrentjeva, Anastasia Kurnyavko, Layma Shtulberga, Tatjana Segejeva, Alla Sergejeva, Anna Merlinga, Laima Nalimova, Marina Ovsjannikova, , Dmitrijs Maslobojevs, Vladimir Maksimov, Olga Nebrat

Students of South Kazakhstan State Pedagogical Institute (Shymkent, Kazakhstan): Bazarbek Yerbol, Askar Aidana, Baigazy Saltanat

– For the website’s materials’ translation into English.

(2015 – 2016)

Students ofTranslation and Interpretingprogramme at Baltic International Academy: Jelena Slepova, Natalja Serafina, Anna Lizunova, Veronika Krasovska, Veronika Malinovska, Karina Shushpanova, Elizabete Strazdina, Jekaterina Sitika, Aleksandrs Dergousovs, Marek Vrtel, Anna Pashkova, Jekaterina Kirsanova, Alise Golovnjova, Daniil Danileiko, Madara Ozolina, Alona Putjatina, Marina Janushkina, Lubova Sochenko, Jelena Starozhevska, Alina Androsova, Aiga Chernauska, Valentina Pavluka, Anna Bakasejeva

 – For the website’s materials’ translation into English

(2016 — 2017)

Tamara Zhitkevitch, psychologist and psychotherapist

 – For welfare assistance to Vigor

(2017)

Restaurant chain “Double Coffee”

 – For providing gift cards as a prize the for nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”

(2016)

Gunta Meilande

 – For providing gift cards as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”

(2016)

Elena Kaftaylova, Natalia Tasteven-Rabinovich, Olga Jefimova

 – For gifts to Vigor – authors paintings

(2016)

Students ofTranslation and Interpretingprogramme at Baltic International Academy: Dombrovskis Valērijs, Furmanova Sabīne, Petruka Jūlija, Stolbovaia Elena, Evija Melece, Stankeviča Viktorija, Emre Goktas, Inna Zaļlapa

For the website’s materials’ translation into English

(2017 — 2018)

Students ofTranslation and Interpretingprogramme at Baltic International Academy: Malakhova Maria, Riekstiņš Edgars, Stankovska Darja, Boiko Maria, Petrov Nikita, Jekaterina Bērtule, Irina Naumova, Kikabidze Ruslans, Didenko Svetlana, Olishevskiy Miroslav

For the website’s materials’ translation into English

(2018 — 2019)


 

We are very grateful

   To our volunteers, who, at various stages of our programme, have been with us heartily helping the “Vigor” society’s members    Open

So, our big thanks go to:

Lyudmila Lozovskaya, president of SIA «RenessanceS»

(2003 – 2010)

– For her initiative to create the “Vigor” public organization and legal support in the company’s registration;

– For the introduction of techniques such as sensory motor correction into our rehabilitation programme;

– For carrying out charity activities, which helped to raise the amount to pay for therapeutic procedures for 15 patients;

– For popularizing our rehabilitation programme for stroke survivors in media and getting that information to the general public;

– For providing the “Vigor” society with the premises, venues for running the various rehabilitation programmes;

For organizing Ceramics courses.

 International Higher School of Practical Psychology (Riga, Latvia)

(2003 – 2016)

– For a strong background for practical psychologists who are also volunteers of our Society. At different times 32 students and graduates of the IHSPP have worked as volunteers. Nowadays, 8 people participate in our work.

– For joint research work. On the basis of IHSPP, the following works are defended:

  • Bachelor’s thesis “Image of the Sick Person and Ideas for helping the Most Sick and their Relatives in the Rehabilitation of People Who have Had a Stroke” by Vadim Levikin (2008);
  • Qualification work “Development of the Ability to Receive Sensual Pleasure in Everyday Life” by Irina Trigubyuk (2009);
  • Master’s thesis on the subject “Specifics of Time Perspective of People Who have Had a Stroke” by Neonila Brusova (2010);

  • Master’s thesis “Personal Sense of Responsibility for the Health before a Disease and during Rehabilitation” by Alla Lapshevskaya (2015);

  • Master’s thesis “Personal Activity of the People ho Had a Stroke before a Disease and during Rehabilitation” by Irina Trigubyuk (2016).

  Andrey Kuznetsov, director of “Simourg” Company

(since year 2003)

– For creating the “Vigor” society website and providing it’s technical support;
– For the development and introduction of the computer coordination system for “Vigor” society’s rehabilitation programme;

– For supplying the “Vigor” members with personal computers (in year 2013 and 2014).

  Sergei Stepanov, designer

(2006 year)

– For creating the ”Vigor” society’s logo and taking part in website’s layout’s build up.

  Welfare Department of Riga City Council

(since year 2007)

– For the opportunity to use the premises for the “Vigor” society’s various rehabilitation programmes;
– For financing the booklets’ publication (2008);  Оpen

– For financing a trip to the Munchausen museum in Dunte (2008);   Оpen

– For arranging Daugava river cruise on board the  «Libava» ship as a celebration of  the 5th anniversary of “Vigor” (2011);   Оpen

– For co-financing the publication of ‘Vigor’ society’s information booklets (2011);

Оpen  Оpen

– For co-financing expenses on visiting various cultural activities (for people with functional disorders, seniors, stroke survivors) (2011-2012);

– For funding the trips to “Vigoriada” Olympics venue (2011-2012 g);  Оpen

– For financing the premises’ rental for club’s meetings to celebrate New Year (2011-2012);  Оpen

– For financing the Tervete trip (2012).

 Aija Krastina, the head of the Ziemelu branch of Riga Social Services, Dace Danche, Lilita Kobiaka, project manager

(since 2007)

For always giving us a hand by supplying the premises to make our creative plans come to fruition.

  Alexander Anzulevich, the Headmaster of the 72th Riga school

(2005-2009)

– For the organizing the regular swimming pool sessions.

  Sergey Ovchinnikov, managing director of “Osa Plus” Company, Natalia Pirogova, Marketing Director

 (2005)

– For providing the premises for club’s activities.

  Natalia Kubasova, the Headmistress of the Riga 15th secondary school

(2005-2006)

– For providing the premises for club’s activities.

  Victor Elkin, director of “Edelweiss” psychological centre

(2006-2007)

– For providing the premises for club’s activities.

 Inara Ulmane, Rudzite Danovska,the director of Riga Social Service “Abelzieds” Day center

(since 2009)

– For arranging the glass painting courses, physical culture classes, computer courses, English language classes;

– For giving the opportunity to use their office premises for our workshops (since 2010).

  Herman Braun Foundation, its director – Inna Davidova and its manager – Lyudmila Torchinskaya

(since 2006)

– For the invitation to visit concerts of classical and contemporary music;

– For awarding the ‘Vigor Member of the Year’ nominee with a gift card to visit a series of concerts (2014).

  Ivars Balodis, director of ”Apeirons”- the Association for People with Disability and for their friends

(since 2006)

– For arranging various courses.

Tatyana Favorskaya, the chair of the Russian Society in Latvia

(since 2008)

– For invitations to various cultural events.

Alexander Baranov, ‘Arnika’ Foundation Director

(2008)

– For carrying out an action “Low cost training computer”

  Ramona Mironova, kennel’s owner

(2009)

– For organizing and running the Canistherapy classes.

  Jan Lavrentiev, the chairman of “Cat’s Meow” cats’ club, Eleanor and Anatoly Grigoriev

(2010-2011)

For giving the opportunity to interact with animals during exhibitions and club meetings.

  Senior pupils of Riga 40th Secondary school: Margarita Tretyakova, Ksenia Udovenko, Dmitry Bubino, Nadezhda Zutte, Daniel Koren

(2009)

– For running the “patronage” concerts, meetings of the themed club “5 minutes of fame” etc.

  N. Ozolina, Chairman of “Laima” AS

(2009)

– For organization of complimentary trips to “Laima” factory.

 Zane Liepina, the assistant at the Ergotherapy Academic School Rehabilitation department of Riga University named after P Stradins and students of educational programme “Ergotherapy”- Linda Antonova, Ilze Ibragimova, Aelita Itsak, Catherine Roy, Olga Matyushenok, Olga Zhibure

(2010)

– For running ergotherapy practical classes and provision of advisory handbooks for stroke survivors.

 Elena Logacheva, Director of «Blagovest turserviss» company

(2010)

– For arranging Sigulda town excursions.

Тatiana Myslevich, Latvian Radio 4 – Dome Square reporter

– For documentary series about the life of “Vigor”.

 Ekaterina Semenova, Director of the company «MULTILINES»

– For supplying a coach for Sigulda sightseeing (2010);

For supplying a coach for seaside trip and holding “Vigoriada” sport festival (2011).

 Montessori teacher Angelica Odinets

(2011)

– For the opportunity to work with developing teaching and learning materials in the Montessori office.

  Alexei Tretyakov

(since 2011)

For helping “Vigor” members by ensuring technical support for club’s personal computers.

 Olga Maltseva, director of SIA «Dammara»

– For arranging an excursion to Koknese (2011);

– For arranging an excursion to Tervete (2012);

– For arranging an excursion to Cesis District (2013);

– For arranging an excursion to Kurzeme (2014);

– For arranging an excursion to Salacgriva (2016).

  Latvian Community Initiatives Foundation, Boris and Inara Teterev Foundation

(2011)

– For funding the computers’ purchase to make it possible for people with functional disorders, senior people, stroke survivors to learn how to use the social network;   Оpen

– For financing the publication of “Vigor” Society information;

Оpen

Оpen

– For funding the various cultural events (for people with functional disorders, seniors, stroke survivors).

 Latvian Railway – LDz

 (2011)

– For funding the purchase of medical supplies for “Vigor” members. 

 Liene Denisyuk, RSU Master student

 (2013)

– For carrying out serious of musical classes.

  Inara Kaleja, RSU teacher, audio logopedist, the Medical Practice Director

(2013)

For running by students the individual speech therapy sessions for “Vigor” members.

 Vitaly Jermolaev, an artist, and Alexandr Jermolaev, manager

(2013)

– For providing the opportunity to visit the gallery TEMPLIS without a charge.

 Larissa Sumbaev, RSEEBA lecturer

(2013 – 2015)

– For arranging series of topical-literary and historical excursions around Riga.

 Martins Sirmais, Erics Dreibants, Janis Sprogis and team

(2013 – 2014)

– For the opportunity to visit the Creative FUTURE FOODS WORKSHOP and to enjoy the lunch;

For presenting the prize for ‘the ‘Vigor’ MEMBER OF THE YEAR 2013′ (dinner for two).

 Elena Belevich

(2014)

For holding a charity event on “Facebook” website for raising funds to arrange the festive ‘Vigor’ members photo session.

  Anastasia Jurkiewich, Psychologist, IHSPP Master student

(2014)

For supplying fabrics for “Vigor” members crafts’ classes.

 Asja Sirova, DesArts Studio’s photographer

(2014)

For arranging festive photoshoots for “Vigor” society’s birthday anniversary.

 Elena Khoroshkina, psychologist and artist

(2014)

For donating her painting to be the prize for the nominee “Vigor ‘Member of the Year”.

 Igor Zibrak, Wine Way restaurant’s owner

(2014)

For a gift card (dinner for 2 persons) to be a prize for nominee “The Vigor’ Member of The Year ”.

Julija Rastorgujeva, professional translator

For canvas for drawing, set of acrylic paints and brushes as a prize for nominee “The Vigor Member of the Year” (2014);

For the gift cards as a prize for nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year” (2015 – 2016);

– For the website’s materials’ translation into English (from 2015).

 Elena Kaftaylova, Art-gallery ‘Avec Elize’ owner

(2014)

For the gift card as a prize for nominee ”The ‘Vigor ‘Member of The Year” to attend painter V.Loloyan’s master classes.

 Margarita Goryacheva, psychologist

(since 2015)

For running the classes of glass psychotherapy.

Ilona Roya, member of the board of “Vilori” Ltd

(2015)

– for arranging the decoupage classes.

 Gunta Meilande, podologist

(2015)

For providing two gift certificates for medical pedicures as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”.

 Alina Rastorgujeva

(2015)

For production of three candy fir-trees as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”.

 “Lattelecom” Ltd

(2015)

For providing two tablets as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”.

NRC “Vaivari”

(2015)

For providing two semi-annual subscriptions for visits to the pool as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”.

 Nadezhda Baranovska, professional translator

(from 2015 up to now)

– For the website’s materials’ translation into English.

 Olga Popeiko and psychological centre “Aikido”

(2015)

For congratulations and gifts for Vigor members for New Year Celebrations.

UnimarineSPA

(2015)

For the gift for Vigor – SPA visits.

HELPplus.lv

(2015)

For the gift for Vigor – SPA visits.

Dace Shostaka, Zhanna Daragane, lecturers of the “Translation and Interpreting” programme at the Baltic International Academy

Helen Gilks (Bristol, United Kingdom), editor

 – For the website’s materials’ translation into English

(from 2015 up to now)

Students of “Translation and Interpreting” programme at Baltic International Academy: Daniela Frolova, Karina Yanchenko, Marija Tkachukova, Daria Jagdzhiyanca, Elina Vinogradova, Daria Shemiakina, Julija Kalejnikova, Jekaterina Lavrentjeva, Anastasia Kurnyavko, Layma Shtulberga, Tatjana Segejeva, Alla Sergejeva, Anna Merlinga, Laima Nalimova, Marina Ovsjannikova, , Dmitrijs Maslobojevs, Vladimir Maksimov, Olga Nebrat

Students of South Kazakhstan State Pedagogical Institute (Shymkent, Kazakhstan): Bazarbek Yerbol, Askar Aidana, Baigazy Saltanat

– For the website’s materials’ translation into English.

(2015 – 2016)

Students ofTranslation and Interpretingprogramme at Baltic International Academy: Jelena Slepova, Natalja Serafina, Anna Lizunova, Veronika Krasovska, Veronika Malinovska, Karina Shushpanova, Elizabete Strazdina, Jekaterina Sitika, Aleksandrs Dergousovs, Marek Vrtel, Anna Pashkova, Jekaterina Kirsanova, Alise Golovnjova, Daniil Danileiko, Madara Ozolina, Alona Putjatina, Marina Janushkina, Lubova Sochenko, Jelena Starozhevska, Alina Androsova, Aiga Chernauska, Valentina Pavluka, Anna Bakasejeva

 – For the website’s materials’ translation into English

(2016 — 2017)

Tamara Zhitkevitch, psychologist and psychotherapist

 – For welfare assistance to Vigor

(2017)

Restaurant chain “Double Coffee”

 – For providing gift cards as a prize the for nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”

(2016)

Gunta Meilande

 – For providing gift cards as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”

(2016)

Elena Kaftaylova, Natalia Tasteven-Rabinovich, Olga Jefimova

 – For gifts to Vigor – authors paintings

(2016)

Students ofTranslation and Interpretingprogramme at Baltic International Academy: Dombrovskis Valērijs, Furmanova Sabīne, Petruka Jūlija, Stolbovaia Elena, Evija Melece, Stankeviča Viktorija, Emre Goktas, Inna Zaļlapa

For the website’s materials’ translation into English

(2017 — 2018)

Students ofTranslation and Interpretingprogramme at Baltic International Academy: Malakhova Maria, Riekstiņš Edgars, Stankovska Darja, Boiko Maria, Petrov Nikita, Jekaterina Bērtule, Irina Naumova, Kikabidze Ruslans, Didenko Svetlana, Olishevskiy Miroslav

For the website’s materials’ translation into English

(2018 — 2019)


 

We are very grateful

   To our volunteers, who, at various stages of our programme, have been with us heartily helping the “Vigor” society’s members    Open

So, our big thanks go to:

Lyudmila Lozovskaya, president of SIA «RenessanceS»

(2003 – 2010)

– For her initiative to create the “Vigor” public organization and legal support in the company’s registration;

– For the introduction of techniques such as sensory motor correction into our rehabilitation programme;

– For carrying out charity activities, which helped to raise the amount to pay for therapeutic procedures for 15 patients;

– For popularizing our rehabilitation programme for stroke survivors in media and getting that information to the general public;

– For providing the “Vigor” society with the premises, venues for running the various rehabilitation programmes;

For organizing Ceramics courses.

 International Higher School of Practical Psychology (Riga, Latvia)

(2003 – 2016)

– For a strong background for practical psychologists who are also volunteers of our Society. At different times 32 students and graduates of the IHSPP have worked as volunteers. Nowadays, 8 people participate in our work.

– For joint research work. On the basis of IHSPP, the following works are defended:

  • Bachelor’s thesis “Image of the Sick Person and Ideas for helping the Most Sick and their Relatives in the Rehabilitation of People Who have Had a Stroke” by Vadim Levikin (2008);
  • Qualification work “Development of the Ability to Receive Sensual Pleasure in Everyday Life” by Irina Trigubyuk (2009);
  • Master’s thesis on the subject “Specifics of Time Perspective of People Who have Had a Stroke” by Neonila Brusova (2010);

  • Master’s thesis “Personal Sense of Responsibility for the Health before a Disease and during Rehabilitation” by Alla Lapshevskaya (2015);

  • Master’s thesis “Personal Activity of the People ho Had a Stroke before a Disease and during Rehabilitation” by Irina Trigubyuk (2016).

  Andrey Kuznetsov, director of “Simourg” Company

(since year 2003)

– For creating the “Vigor” society website and providing it’s technical support;
– For the development and introduction of the computer coordination system for “Vigor” society’s rehabilitation programme;

– For supplying the “Vigor” members with personal computers (in year 2013 and 2014).

  Sergei Stepanov, designer

(2006 year)

– For creating the ”Vigor” society’s logo and taking part in website’s layout’s build up.

  Welfare Department of Riga City Council

(since year 2007)

– For the opportunity to use the premises for the “Vigor” society’s various rehabilitation programmes;
– For financing the booklets’ publication (2008);  Оpen

– For financing a trip to the Munchausen museum in Dunte (2008);   Оpen

– For arranging Daugava river cruise on board the  «Libava» ship as a celebration of  the 5th anniversary of “Vigor” (2011);   Оpen

– For co-financing the publication of ‘Vigor’ society’s information booklets (2011);

Оpen  Оpen

– For co-financing expenses on visiting various cultural activities (for people with functional disorders, seniors, stroke survivors) (2011-2012);

– For funding the trips to “Vigoriada” Olympics venue (2011-2012 g);  Оpen

– For financing the premises’ rental for club’s meetings to celebrate New Year (2011-2012);  Оpen

– For financing the Tervete trip (2012).

 Aija Krastina, the head of the Ziemelu branch of Riga Social Services, Dace Danche, Lilita Kobiaka, project manager

(since 2007)

For always giving us a hand by supplying the premises to make our creative plans come to fruition.

  Alexander Anzulevich, the Headmaster of the 72th Riga school

(2005-2009)

– For the organizing the regular swimming pool sessions.

  Sergey Ovchinnikov, managing director of “Osa Plus” Company, Natalia Pirogova, Marketing Director

 (2005)

– For providing the premises for club’s activities.

  Natalia Kubasova, the Headmistress of the Riga 15th secondary school

(2005-2006)

– For providing the premises for club’s activities.

  Victor Elkin, director of “Edelweiss” psychological centre

(2006-2007)

– For providing the premises for club’s activities.

 Inara Ulmane, Rudzite Danovska,the director of Riga Social Service “Abelzieds” Day center

(since 2009)

– For arranging the glass painting courses, physical culture classes, computer courses, English language classes;

– For giving the opportunity to use their office premises for our workshops (since 2010).

  Herman Braun Foundation, its director – Inna Davidova and its manager – Lyudmila Torchinskaya

(since 2006)

– For the invitation to visit concerts of classical and contemporary music;

– For awarding the ‘Vigor Member of the Year’ nominee with a gift card to visit a series of concerts (2014).

  Ivars Balodis, director of ”Apeirons”- the Association for People with Disability and for their friends

(since 2006)

– For arranging various courses.

Tatyana Favorskaya, the chair of the Russian Society in Latvia

(since 2008)

– For invitations to various cultural events.

Alexander Baranov, ‘Arnika’ Foundation Director

(2008)

– For carrying out an action “Low cost training computer”

  Ramona Mironova, kennel’s owner

(2009)

– For organizing and running the Canistherapy classes.

  Jan Lavrentiev, the chairman of “Cat’s Meow” cats’ club, Eleanor and Anatoly Grigoriev

(2010-2011)

For giving the opportunity to interact with animals during exhibitions and club meetings.

  Senior pupils of Riga 40th Secondary school: Margarita Tretyakova, Ksenia Udovenko, Dmitry Bubino, Nadezhda Zutte, Daniel Koren

(2009)

– For running the “patronage” concerts, meetings of the themed club “5 minutes of fame” etc.

  N. Ozolina, Chairman of “Laima” AS

(2009)

– For organization of complimentary trips to “Laima” factory.

 Zane Liepina, the assistant at the Ergotherapy Academic School Rehabilitation department of Riga University named after P Stradins and students of educational programme “Ergotherapy”- Linda Antonova, Ilze Ibragimova, Aelita Itsak, Catherine Roy, Olga Matyushenok, Olga Zhibure

(2010)

– For running ergotherapy practical classes and provision of advisory handbooks for stroke survivors.

 Elena Logacheva, Director of «Blagovest turserviss» company

(2010)

– For arranging Sigulda town excursions.

Тatiana Myslevich, Latvian Radio 4 – Dome Square reporter

– For documentary series about the life of “Vigor”.

 Ekaterina Semenova, Director of the company «MULTILINES»

– For supplying a coach for Sigulda sightseeing (2010);

For supplying a coach for seaside trip and holding “Vigoriada” sport festival (2011).

 Montessori teacher Angelica Odinets

(2011)

– For the opportunity to work with developing teaching and learning materials in the Montessori office.

  Alexei Tretyakov

(since 2011)

For helping “Vigor” members by ensuring technical support for club’s personal computers.

 Olga Maltseva, director of SIA «Dammara»

– For arranging an excursion to Koknese (2011);

– For arranging an excursion to Tervete (2012);

– For arranging an excursion to Cesis District (2013);

– For arranging an excursion to Kurzeme (2014);

– For arranging an excursion to Salacgriva (2016).

  Latvian Community Initiatives Foundation, Boris and Inara Teterev Foundation

(2011)

– For funding the computers’ purchase to make it possible for people with functional disorders, senior people, stroke survivors to learn how to use the social network;   Оpen

– For financing the publication of “Vigor” Society information;

Оpen

Оpen

– For funding the various cultural events (for people with functional disorders, seniors, stroke survivors).

 Latvian Railway – LDz

 (2011)

– For funding the purchase of medical supplies for “Vigor” members. 

 Liene Denisyuk, RSU Master student

 (2013)

– For carrying out serious of musical classes.

  Inara Kaleja, RSU teacher, audio logopedist, the Medical Practice Director

(2013)

For running by students the individual speech therapy sessions for “Vigor” members.

 Vitaly Jermolaev, an artist, and Alexandr Jermolaev, manager

(2013)

– For providing the opportunity to visit the gallery TEMPLIS without a charge.

 Larissa Sumbaev, RSEEBA lecturer

(2013 – 2015)

– For arranging series of topical-literary and historical excursions around Riga.

 Martins Sirmais, Erics Dreibants, Janis Sprogis and team

(2013 – 2014)

– For the opportunity to visit the Creative FUTURE FOODS WORKSHOP and to enjoy the lunch;

For presenting the prize for ‘the ‘Vigor’ MEMBER OF THE YEAR 2013′ (dinner for two).

 Elena Belevich

(2014)

For holding a charity event on “Facebook” website for raising funds to arrange the festive ‘Vigor’ members photo session.

  Anastasia Jurkiewich, Psychologist, IHSPP Master student

(2014)

For supplying fabrics for “Vigor” members crafts’ classes.

 Asja Sirova, DesArts Studio’s photographer

(2014)

For arranging festive photoshoots for “Vigor” society’s birthday anniversary.

 Elena Khoroshkina, psychologist and artist

(2014)

For donating her painting to be the prize for the nominee “Vigor ‘Member of the Year”.

 Igor Zibrak, Wine Way restaurant’s owner

(2014)

For a gift card (dinner for 2 persons) to be a prize for nominee “The Vigor’ Member of The Year ”.

Julija Rastorgujeva, professional translator

For canvas for drawing, set of acrylic paints and brushes as a prize for nominee “The Vigor Member of the Year” (2014);

For the gift cards as a prize for nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year” (2015 – 2016);

– For the website’s materials’ translation into English (from 2015).

 Elena Kaftaylova, Art-gallery ‘Avec Elize’ owner

(2014)

For the gift card as a prize for nominee ”The ‘Vigor ‘Member of The Year” to attend painter V.Loloyan’s master classes.

 Margarita Goryacheva, psychologist

(since 2015)

For running the classes of glass psychotherapy.

Ilona Roya, member of the board of “Vilori” Ltd

(2015)

– for arranging the decoupage classes.

 Gunta Meilande, podologist

(2015)

For providing two gift certificates for medical pedicures as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”.

 Alina Rastorgujeva

(2015)

For production of three candy fir-trees as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”.

 “Lattelecom” Ltd

(2015)

For providing two tablets as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”.

NRC “Vaivari”

(2015)

For providing two semi-annual subscriptions for visits to the pool as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”.

 Nadezhda Baranovska, professional translator

(from 2015 up to now)

– For the website’s materials’ translation into English.

 Olga Popeiko and psychological centre “Aikido”

(2015)

For congratulations and gifts for Vigor members for New Year Celebrations.

UnimarineSPA

(2015)

For the gift for Vigor – SPA visits.

HELPplus.lv

(2015)

For the gift for Vigor – SPA visits.

Dace Shostaka, Zhanna Daragane, lecturers of the “Translation and Interpreting” programme at the Baltic International Academy

Helen Gilks (Bristol, United Kingdom), editor

 – For the website’s materials’ translation into English

(from 2015 up to now)

Students of “Translation and Interpreting” programme at Baltic International Academy: Daniela Frolova, Karina Yanchenko, Marija Tkachukova, Daria Jagdzhiyanca, Elina Vinogradova, Daria Shemiakina, Julija Kalejnikova, Jekaterina Lavrentjeva, Anastasia Kurnyavko, Layma Shtulberga, Tatjana Segejeva, Alla Sergejeva, Anna Merlinga, Laima Nalimova, Marina Ovsjannikova, , Dmitrijs Maslobojevs, Vladimir Maksimov, Olga Nebrat

Students of South Kazakhstan State Pedagogical Institute (Shymkent, Kazakhstan): Bazarbek Yerbol, Askar Aidana, Baigazy Saltanat

– For the website’s materials’ translation into English.

(2015 – 2016)

Students ofTranslation and Interpretingprogramme at Baltic International Academy: Jelena Slepova, Natalja Serafina, Anna Lizunova, Veronika Krasovska, Veronika Malinovska, Karina Shushpanova, Elizabete Strazdina, Jekaterina Sitika, Aleksandrs Dergousovs, Marek Vrtel, Anna Pashkova, Jekaterina Kirsanova, Alise Golovnjova, Daniil Danileiko, Madara Ozolina, Alona Putjatina, Marina Janushkina, Lubova Sochenko, Jelena Starozhevska, Alina Androsova, Aiga Chernauska, Valentina Pavluka, Anna Bakasejeva

 – For the website’s materials’ translation into English

(2016 — 2017)

Tamara Zhitkevitch, psychologist and psychotherapist

 – For welfare assistance to Vigor

(2017)

Restaurant chain “Double Coffee”

 – For providing gift cards as a prize the for nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”

(2016)

Gunta Meilande

 – For providing gift cards as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”

(2016)

Elena Kaftaylova, Natalia Tasteven-Rabinovich, Olga Jefimova

 – For gifts to Vigor – authors paintings

(2016)

Students ofTranslation and Interpretingprogramme at Baltic International Academy: Dombrovskis Valērijs, Furmanova Sabīne, Petruka Jūlija, Stolbovaia Elena, Evija Melece, Stankeviča Viktorija, Emre Goktas, Inna Zaļlapa

For the website’s materials’ translation into English

(2017 — 2018)

Students ofTranslation and Interpretingprogramme at Baltic International Academy: Malakhova Maria, Riekstiņš Edgars, Stankovska Darja, Boiko Maria, Petrov Nikita, Jekaterina Bērtule, Irina Naumova, Kikabidze Ruslans, Didenko Svetlana, Olishevskiy Miroslav

For the website’s materials’ translation into English

(2018 — 2019)


 

We are very grateful

   To our volunteers, who, at various stages of our programme, have been with us heartily helping the “Vigor” society’s members    Open

So, our big thanks go to:

Lyudmila Lozovskaya, president of SIA «RenessanceS»

(2003 – 2010)

– For her initiative to create the “Vigor” public organization and legal support in the company’s registration;

– For the introduction of techniques such as sensory motor correction into our rehabilitation programme;

– For carrying out charity activities, which helped to raise the amount to pay for therapeutic procedures for 15 patients;

– For popularizing our rehabilitation programme for stroke survivors in media and getting that information to the general public;

– For providing the “Vigor” society with the premises, venues for running the various rehabilitation programmes;

For organizing Ceramics courses.

 International Higher School of Practical Psychology (Riga, Latvia)

(2003 – 2016)

– For a strong background for practical psychologists who are also volunteers of our Society. At different times 32 students and graduates of the IHSPP have worked as volunteers. Nowadays, 8 people participate in our work.

– For joint research work. On the basis of IHSPP, the following works are defended:

  • Bachelor’s thesis “Image of the Sick Person and Ideas for helping the Most Sick and their Relatives in the Rehabilitation of People Who have Had a Stroke” by Vadim Levikin (2008);
  • Qualification work “Development of the Ability to Receive Sensual Pleasure in Everyday Life” by Irina Trigubyuk (2009);
  • Master’s thesis on the subject “Specifics of Time Perspective of People Who have Had a Stroke” by Neonila Brusova (2010);

  • Master’s thesis “Personal Sense of Responsibility for the Health before a Disease and during Rehabilitation” by Alla Lapshevskaya (2015);

  • Master’s thesis “Personal Activity of the People ho Had a Stroke before a Disease and during Rehabilitation” by Irina Trigubyuk (2016).

  Andrey Kuznetsov, director of “Simourg” Company

(since year 2003)

– For creating the “Vigor” society website and providing it’s technical support;
– For the development and introduction of the computer coordination system for “Vigor” society’s rehabilitation programme;

– For supplying the “Vigor” members with personal computers (in year 2013 and 2014).

  Sergei Stepanov, designer

(2006 year)

– For creating the ”Vigor” society’s logo and taking part in website’s layout’s build up.

  Welfare Department of Riga City Council

(since year 2007)

– For the opportunity to use the premises for the “Vigor” society’s various rehabilitation programmes;
– For financing the booklets’ publication (2008);  Оpen

– For financing a trip to the Munchausen museum in Dunte (2008);   Оpen

– For arranging Daugava river cruise on board the  «Libava» ship as a celebration of  the 5th anniversary of “Vigor” (2011);   Оpen

– For co-financing the publication of ‘Vigor’ society’s information booklets (2011);

Оpen  Оpen

– For co-financing expenses on visiting various cultural activities (for people with functional disorders, seniors, stroke survivors) (2011-2012);

– For funding the trips to “Vigoriada” Olympics venue (2011-2012 g);  Оpen

– For financing the premises’ rental for club’s meetings to celebrate New Year (2011-2012);  Оpen

– For financing the Tervete trip (2012).

 Aija Krastina, the head of the Ziemelu branch of Riga Social Services, Dace Danche, Lilita Kobiaka, project manager

(since 2007)

For always giving us a hand by supplying the premises to make our creative plans come to fruition.

  Alexander Anzulevich, the Headmaster of the 72th Riga school

(2005-2009)

– For the organizing the regular swimming pool sessions.

  Sergey Ovchinnikov, managing director of “Osa Plus” Company, Natalia Pirogova, Marketing Director

 (2005)

– For providing the premises for club’s activities.

  Natalia Kubasova, the Headmistress of the Riga 15th secondary school

(2005-2006)

– For providing the premises for club’s activities.

  Victor Elkin, director of “Edelweiss” psychological centre

(2006-2007)

– For providing the premises for club’s activities.

 Inara Ulmane, Rudzite Danovska,the director of Riga Social Service “Abelzieds” Day center

(since 2009)

– For arranging the glass painting courses, physical culture classes, computer courses, English language classes;

– For giving the opportunity to use their office premises for our workshops (since 2010).

  Herman Braun Foundation, its director – Inna Davidova and its manager – Lyudmila Torchinskaya

(since 2006)

– For the invitation to visit concerts of classical and contemporary music;

– For awarding the ‘Vigor Member of the Year’ nominee with a gift card to visit a series of concerts (2014).

  Ivars Balodis, director of ”Apeirons”- the Association for People with Disability and for their friends

(since 2006)

– For arranging various courses.

Tatyana Favorskaya, the chair of the Russian Society in Latvia

(since 2008)

– For invitations to various cultural events.

Alexander Baranov, ‘Arnika’ Foundation Director

(2008)

– For carrying out an action “Low cost training computer”

  Ramona Mironova, kennel’s owner

(2009)

– For organizing and running the Canistherapy classes.

  Jan Lavrentiev, the chairman of “Cat’s Meow” cats’ club, Eleanor and Anatoly Grigoriev

(2010-2011)

For giving the opportunity to interact with animals during exhibitions and club meetings.

  Senior pupils of Riga 40th Secondary school: Margarita Tretyakova, Ksenia Udovenko, Dmitry Bubino, Nadezhda Zutte, Daniel Koren

(2009)

– For running the “patronage” concerts, meetings of the themed club “5 minutes of fame” etc.

  N. Ozolina, Chairman of “Laima” AS

(2009)

– For organization of complimentary trips to “Laima” factory.

 Zane Liepina, the assistant at the Ergotherapy Academic School Rehabilitation department of Riga University named after P Stradins and students of educational programme “Ergotherapy”- Linda Antonova, Ilze Ibragimova, Aelita Itsak, Catherine Roy, Olga Matyushenok, Olga Zhibure

(2010)

– For running ergotherapy practical classes and provision of advisory handbooks for stroke survivors.

 Elena Logacheva, Director of «Blagovest turserviss» company

(2010)

– For arranging Sigulda town excursions.

Тatiana Myslevich, Latvian Radio 4 – Dome Square reporter

– For documentary series about the life of “Vigor”.

 Ekaterina Semenova, Director of the company «MULTILINES»

– For supplying a coach for Sigulda sightseeing (2010);

For supplying a coach for seaside trip and holding “Vigoriada” sport festival (2011).

 Montessori teacher Angelica Odinets

(2011)

– For the opportunity to work with developing teaching and learning materials in the Montessori office.

  Alexei Tretyakov

(since 2011)

For helping “Vigor” members by ensuring technical support for club’s personal computers.

 Olga Maltseva, director of SIA «Dammara»

– For arranging an excursion to Koknese (2011);

– For arranging an excursion to Tervete (2012);

– For arranging an excursion to Cesis District (2013);

– For arranging an excursion to Kurzeme (2014);

– For arranging an excursion to Salacgriva (2016).

  Latvian Community Initiatives Foundation, Boris and Inara Teterev Foundation

(2011)

– For funding the computers’ purchase to make it possible for people with functional disorders, senior people, stroke survivors to learn how to use the social network;   Оpen

– For financing the publication of “Vigor” Society information;

Оpen

Оpen

– For funding the various cultural events (for people with functional disorders, seniors, stroke survivors).

 Latvian Railway – LDz

 (2011)

– For funding the purchase of medical supplies for “Vigor” members. 

 Liene Denisyuk, RSU Master student

 (2013)

– For carrying out serious of musical classes.

  Inara Kaleja, RSU teacher, audio logopedist, the Medical Practice Director

(2013)

For running by students the individual speech therapy sessions for “Vigor” members.

 Vitaly Jermolaev, an artist, and Alexandr Jermolaev, manager

(2013)

– For providing the opportunity to visit the gallery TEMPLIS without a charge.

 Larissa Sumbaev, RSEEBA lecturer

(2013 – 2015)

– For arranging series of topical-literary and historical excursions around Riga.

 Martins Sirmais, Erics Dreibants, Janis Sprogis and team

(2013 – 2014)

– For the opportunity to visit the Creative FUTURE FOODS WORKSHOP and to enjoy the lunch;

For presenting the prize for ‘the ‘Vigor’ MEMBER OF THE YEAR 2013′ (dinner for two).

 Elena Belevich

(2014)

For holding a charity event on “Facebook” website for raising funds to arrange the festive ‘Vigor’ members photo session.

  Anastasia Jurkiewich, Psychologist, IHSPP Master student

(2014)

For supplying fabrics for “Vigor” members crafts’ classes.

 Asja Sirova, DesArts Studio’s photographer

(2014)

For arranging festive photoshoots for “Vigor” society’s birthday anniversary.

 Elena Khoroshkina, psychologist and artist

(2014)

For donating her painting to be the prize for the nominee “Vigor ‘Member of the Year”.

 Igor Zibrak, Wine Way restaurant’s owner

(2014)

For a gift card (dinner for 2 persons) to be a prize for nominee “The Vigor’ Member of The Year ”.

Julija Rastorgujeva, professional translator

For canvas for drawing, set of acrylic paints and brushes as a prize for nominee “The Vigor Member of the Year” (2014);

For the gift cards as a prize for nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year” (2015 – 2016);

– For the website’s materials’ translation into English (from 2015).

 Elena Kaftaylova, Art-gallery ‘Avec Elize’ owner

(2014)

For the gift card as a prize for nominee ”The ‘Vigor ‘Member of The Year” to attend painter V.Loloyan’s master classes.

 Margarita Goryacheva, psychologist

(since 2015)

For running the classes of glass psychotherapy.

Ilona Roya, member of the board of “Vilori” Ltd

(2015)

– for arranging the decoupage classes.

 Gunta Meilande, podologist

(2015)

For providing two gift certificates for medical pedicures as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”.

 Alina Rastorgujeva

(2015)

For production of three candy fir-trees as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”.

 “Lattelecom” Ltd

(2015)

For providing two tablets as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”.

NRC “Vaivari”

(2015)

For providing two semi-annual subscriptions for visits to the pool as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”.

 Nadezhda Baranovska, professional translator

(from 2015 up to now)

– For the website’s materials’ translation into English.

 Olga Popeiko and psychological centre “Aikido”

(2015)

For congratulations and gifts for Vigor members for New Year Celebrations.

UnimarineSPA

(2015)

For the gift for Vigor – SPA visits.

HELPplus.lv

(2015)

For the gift for Vigor – SPA visits.

Dace Shostaka, Zhanna Daragane, lecturers of the “Translation and Interpreting” programme at the Baltic International Academy

Helen Gilks (Bristol, United Kingdom), editor

 – For the website’s materials’ translation into English

(from 2015 up to now)

Students of “Translation and Interpreting” programme at Baltic International Academy: Daniela Frolova, Karina Yanchenko, Marija Tkachukova, Daria Jagdzhiyanca, Elina Vinogradova, Daria Shemiakina, Julija Kalejnikova, Jekaterina Lavrentjeva, Anastasia Kurnyavko, Layma Shtulberga, Tatjana Segejeva, Alla Sergejeva, Anna Merlinga, Laima Nalimova, Marina Ovsjannikova, , Dmitrijs Maslobojevs, Vladimir Maksimov, Olga Nebrat

Students of South Kazakhstan State Pedagogical Institute (Shymkent, Kazakhstan): Bazarbek Yerbol, Askar Aidana, Baigazy Saltanat

– For the website’s materials’ translation into English.

(2015 – 2016)

Students ofTranslation and Interpretingprogramme at Baltic International Academy: Jelena Slepova, Natalja Serafina, Anna Lizunova, Veronika Krasovska, Veronika Malinovska, Karina Shushpanova, Elizabete Strazdina, Jekaterina Sitika, Aleksandrs Dergousovs, Marek Vrtel, Anna Pashkova, Jekaterina Kirsanova, Alise Golovnjova, Daniil Danileiko, Madara Ozolina, Alona Putjatina, Marina Janushkina, Lubova Sochenko, Jelena Starozhevska, Alina Androsova, Aiga Chernauska, Valentina Pavluka, Anna Bakasejeva

 – For the website’s materials’ translation into English

(2016 — 2017)

Tamara Zhitkevitch, psychologist and psychotherapist

 – For welfare assistance to Vigor

(2017)

Restaurant chain “Double Coffee”

 – For providing gift cards as a prize the for nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”

(2016)

Gunta Meilande

 – For providing gift cards as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”

(2016)

Elena Kaftaylova, Natalia Tasteven-Rabinovich, Olga Jefimova

 – For gifts to Vigor – authors paintings

(2016)

Students ofTranslation and Interpretingprogramme at Baltic International Academy: Dombrovskis Valērijs, Furmanova Sabīne, Petruka Jūlija, Stolbovaia Elena, Evija Melece, Stankeviča Viktorija, Emre Goktas, Inna Zaļlapa

For the website’s materials’ translation into English

(2017 — 2018)

Students ofTranslation and Interpretingprogramme at Baltic International Academy: Malakhova Maria, Riekstiņš Edgars, Stankovska Darja, Boiko Maria, Petrov Nikita, Jekaterina Bērtule, Irina Naumova, Kikabidze Ruslans, Didenko Svetlana, Olishevskiy Miroslav

For the website’s materials’ translation into English

(2018 — 2019)


 

We are very grateful

   To our volunteers, who, at various stages of our programme, have been with us heartily helping the “Vigor” society’s members    Open

So, our big thanks go to:

Lyudmila Lozovskaya, president of SIA «RenessanceS»

(2003 – 2010)

– For her initiative to create the “Vigor” public organization and legal support in the company’s registration;

– For the introduction of techniques such as sensory motor correction into our rehabilitation programme;

– For carrying out charity activities, which helped to raise the amount to pay for therapeutic procedures for 15 patients;

– For popularizing our rehabilitation programme for stroke survivors in media and getting that information to the general public;

– For providing the “Vigor” society with the premises, venues for running the various rehabilitation programmes;

For organizing Ceramics courses.

 International Higher School of Practical Psychology (Riga, Latvia)

(2003 – 2016)

– For a strong background for practical psychologists who are also volunteers of our Society. At different times 32 students and graduates of the IHSPP have worked as volunteers. Nowadays, 8 people participate in our work.

– For joint research work. On the basis of IHSPP, the following works are defended:

  • Bachelor’s thesis “Image of the Sick Person and Ideas for helping the Most Sick and their Relatives in the Rehabilitation of People Who have Had a Stroke” by Vadim Levikin (2008);
  • Qualification work “Development of the Ability to Receive Sensual Pleasure in Everyday Life” by Irina Trigubyuk (2009);
  • Master’s thesis on the subject “Specifics of Time Perspective of People Who have Had a Stroke” by Neonila Brusova (2010);

  • Master’s thesis “Personal Sense of Responsibility for the Health before a Disease and during Rehabilitation” by Alla Lapshevskaya (2015);

  • Master’s thesis “Personal Activity of the People ho Had a Stroke before a Disease and during Rehabilitation” by Irina Trigubyuk (2016).

  Andrey Kuznetsov, director of “Simourg” Company

(since year 2003)

– For creating the “Vigor” society website and providing it’s technical support;
– For the development and introduction of the computer coordination system for “Vigor” society’s rehabilitation programme;

– For supplying the “Vigor” members with personal computers (in year 2013 and 2014).

  Sergei Stepanov, designer

(2006 year)

– For creating the ”Vigor” society’s logo and taking part in website’s layout’s build up.

  Welfare Department of Riga City Council

(since year 2007)

– For the opportunity to use the premises for the “Vigor” society’s various rehabilitation programmes;
– For financing the booklets’ publication (2008);  Оpen

– For financing a trip to the Munchausen museum in Dunte (2008);   Оpen

– For arranging Daugava river cruise on board the  «Libava» ship as a celebration of  the 5th anniversary of “Vigor” (2011);   Оpen

– For co-financing the publication of ‘Vigor’ society’s information booklets (2011);

Оpen  Оpen

– For co-financing expenses on visiting various cultural activities (for people with functional disorders, seniors, stroke survivors) (2011-2012);

– For funding the trips to “Vigoriada” Olympics venue (2011-2012 g);  Оpen

– For financing the premises’ rental for club’s meetings to celebrate New Year (2011-2012);  Оpen

– For financing the Tervete trip (2012).

 Aija Krastina, the head of the Ziemelu branch of Riga Social Services, Dace Danche, Lilita Kobiaka, project manager

(since 2007)

For always giving us a hand by supplying the premises to make our creative plans come to fruition.

  Alexander Anzulevich, the Headmaster of the 72th Riga school

(2005-2009)

– For the organizing the regular swimming pool sessions.

  Sergey Ovchinnikov, managing director of “Osa Plus” Company, Natalia Pirogova, Marketing Director

 (2005)

– For providing the premises for club’s activities.

  Natalia Kubasova, the Headmistress of the Riga 15th secondary school

(2005-2006)

– For providing the premises for club’s activities.

  Victor Elkin, director of “Edelweiss” psychological centre

(2006-2007)

– For providing the premises for club’s activities.

 Inara Ulmane, Rudzite Danovska,the director of Riga Social Service “Abelzieds” Day center

(since 2009)

– For arranging the glass painting courses, physical culture classes, computer courses, English language classes;

– For giving the opportunity to use their office premises for our workshops (since 2010).

  Herman Braun Foundation, its director – Inna Davidova and its manager – Lyudmila Torchinskaya

(since 2006)

– For the invitation to visit concerts of classical and contemporary music;

– For awarding the ‘Vigor Member of the Year’ nominee with a gift card to visit a series of concerts (2014).

  Ivars Balodis, director of ”Apeirons”- the Association for People with Disability and for their friends

(since 2006)

– For arranging various courses.

Tatyana Favorskaya, the chair of the Russian Society in Latvia

(since 2008)

– For invitations to various cultural events.

Alexander Baranov, ‘Arnika’ Foundation Director

(2008)

– For carrying out an action “Low cost training computer”

  Ramona Mironova, kennel’s owner

(2009)

– For organizing and running the Canistherapy classes.

  Jan Lavrentiev, the chairman of “Cat’s Meow” cats’ club, Eleanor and Anatoly Grigoriev

(2010-2011)

For giving the opportunity to interact with animals during exhibitions and club meetings.

  Senior pupils of Riga 40th Secondary school: Margarita Tretyakova, Ksenia Udovenko, Dmitry Bubino, Nadezhda Zutte, Daniel Koren

(2009)

– For running the “patronage” concerts, meetings of the themed club “5 minutes of fame” etc.

  N. Ozolina, Chairman of “Laima” AS

(2009)

– For organization of complimentary trips to “Laima” factory.

 Zane Liepina, the assistant at the Ergotherapy Academic School Rehabilitation department of Riga University named after P Stradins and students of educational programme “Ergotherapy”- Linda Antonova, Ilze Ibragimova, Aelita Itsak, Catherine Roy, Olga Matyushenok, Olga Zhibure

(2010)

– For running ergotherapy practical classes and provision of advisory handbooks for stroke survivors.

 Elena Logacheva, Director of «Blagovest turserviss» company

(2010)

– For arranging Sigulda town excursions.

Тatiana Myslevich, Latvian Radio 4 – Dome Square reporter

– For documentary series about the life of “Vigor”.

 Ekaterina Semenova, Director of the company «MULTILINES»

– For supplying a coach for Sigulda sightseeing (2010);

For supplying a coach for seaside trip and holding “Vigoriada” sport festival (2011).

 Montessori teacher Angelica Odinets

(2011)

– For the opportunity to work with developing teaching and learning materials in the Montessori office.

  Alexei Tretyakov

(since 2011)

For helping “Vigor” members by ensuring technical support for club’s personal computers.

 Olga Maltseva, director of SIA «Dammara»

– For arranging an excursion to Koknese (2011);

– For arranging an excursion to Tervete (2012);

– For arranging an excursion to Cesis District (2013);

– For arranging an excursion to Kurzeme (2014);

– For arranging an excursion to Salacgriva (2016).

  Latvian Community Initiatives Foundation, Boris and Inara Teterev Foundation

(2011)

– For funding the computers’ purchase to make it possible for people with functional disorders, senior people, stroke survivors to learn how to use the social network;   Оpen

– For financing the publication of “Vigor” Society information;

Оpen

Оpen

– For funding the various cultural events (for people with functional disorders, seniors, stroke survivors).

 Latvian Railway – LDz

 (2011)

– For funding the purchase of medical supplies for “Vigor” members. 

 Liene Denisyuk, RSU Master student

 (2013)

– For carrying out serious of musical classes.

  Inara Kaleja, RSU teacher, audio logopedist, the Medical Practice Director

(2013)

For running by students the individual speech therapy sessions for “Vigor” members.

 Vitaly Jermolaev, an artist, and Alexandr Jermolaev, manager

(2013)

– For providing the opportunity to visit the gallery TEMPLIS without a charge.

 Larissa Sumbaev, RSEEBA lecturer

(2013 – 2015)

– For arranging series of topical-literary and historical excursions around Riga.

 Martins Sirmais, Erics Dreibants, Janis Sprogis and team

(2013 – 2014)

– For the opportunity to visit the Creative FUTURE FOODS WORKSHOP and to enjoy the lunch;

For presenting the prize for ‘the ‘Vigor’ MEMBER OF THE YEAR 2013′ (dinner for two).

 Elena Belevich

(2014)

For holding a charity event on “Facebook” website for raising funds to arrange the festive ‘Vigor’ members photo session.

  Anastasia Jurkiewich, Psychologist, IHSPP Master student

(2014)

For supplying fabrics for “Vigor” members crafts’ classes.

 Asja Sirova, DesArts Studio’s photographer

(2014)

For arranging festive photoshoots for “Vigor” society’s birthday anniversary.

 Elena Khoroshkina, psychologist and artist

(2014)

For donating her painting to be the prize for the nominee “Vigor ‘Member of the Year”.

 Igor Zibrak, Wine Way restaurant’s owner

(2014)

For a gift card (dinner for 2 persons) to be a prize for nominee “The Vigor’ Member of The Year ”.

Julija Rastorgujeva, professional translator

For canvas for drawing, set of acrylic paints and brushes as a prize for nominee “The Vigor Member of the Year” (2014);

For the gift cards as a prize for nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year” (2015 – 2016);

– For the website’s materials’ translation into English (from 2015).

 Elena Kaftaylova, Art-gallery ‘Avec Elize’ owner

(2014)

For the gift card as a prize for nominee ”The ‘Vigor ‘Member of The Year” to attend painter V.Loloyan’s master classes.

 Margarita Goryacheva, psychologist

(since 2015)

For running the classes of glass psychotherapy.

Ilona Roya, member of the board of “Vilori” Ltd

(2015)

– for arranging the decoupage classes.

 Gunta Meilande, podologist

(2015)

For providing two gift certificates for medical pedicures as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”.

 Alina Rastorgujeva

(2015)

For production of three candy fir-trees as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”.

 “Lattelecom” Ltd

(2015)

For providing two tablets as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”.

NRC “Vaivari”

(2015)

For providing two semi-annual subscriptions for visits to the pool as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”.

 Nadezhda Baranovska, professional translator

(from 2015 up to now)

– For the website’s materials’ translation into English.

 Olga Popeiko and psychological centre “Aikido”

(2015)

For congratulations and gifts for Vigor members for New Year Celebrations.

UnimarineSPA

(2015)

For the gift for Vigor – SPA visits.

HELPplus.lv

(2015)

For the gift for Vigor – SPA visits.

Dace Shostaka, Zhanna Daragane, lecturers of the “Translation and Interpreting” programme at the Baltic International Academy

Helen Gilks (Bristol, United Kingdom), editor

 – For the website’s materials’ translation into English

(from 2015 up to now)

Students of “Translation and Interpreting” programme at Baltic International Academy: Daniela Frolova, Karina Yanchenko, Marija Tkachukova, Daria Jagdzhiyanca, Elina Vinogradova, Daria Shemiakina, Julija Kalejnikova, Jekaterina Lavrentjeva, Anastasia Kurnyavko, Layma Shtulberga, Tatjana Segejeva, Alla Sergejeva, Anna Merlinga, Laima Nalimova, Marina Ovsjannikova, , Dmitrijs Maslobojevs, Vladimir Maksimov, Olga Nebrat

Students of South Kazakhstan State Pedagogical Institute (Shymkent, Kazakhstan): Bazarbek Yerbol, Askar Aidana, Baigazy Saltanat

– For the website’s materials’ translation into English.

(2015 – 2016)

Students ofTranslation and Interpretingprogramme at Baltic International Academy: Jelena Slepova, Natalja Serafina, Anna Lizunova, Veronika Krasovska, Veronika Malinovska, Karina Shushpanova, Elizabete Strazdina, Jekaterina Sitika, Aleksandrs Dergousovs, Marek Vrtel, Anna Pashkova, Jekaterina Kirsanova, Alise Golovnjova, Daniil Danileiko, Madara Ozolina, Alona Putjatina, Marina Janushkina, Lubova Sochenko, Jelena Starozhevska, Alina Androsova, Aiga Chernauska, Valentina Pavluka, Anna Bakasejeva

 – For the website’s materials’ translation into English

(2016 — 2017)

Tamara Zhitkevitch, psychologist and psychotherapist

 – For welfare assistance to Vigor

(2017)

Restaurant chain “Double Coffee”

 – For providing gift cards as a prize the for nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”

(2016)

Gunta Meilande

 – For providing gift cards as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”

(2016)

Elena Kaftaylova, Natalia Tasteven-Rabinovich, Olga Jefimova

 – For gifts to Vigor – authors paintings

(2016)

Students ofTranslation and Interpretingprogramme at Baltic International Academy: Dombrovskis Valērijs, Furmanova Sabīne, Petruka Jūlija, Stolbovaia Elena, Evija Melece, Stankeviča Viktorija, Emre Goktas, Inna Zaļlapa

For the website’s materials’ translation into English

(2017 — 2018)

Students ofTranslation and Interpretingprogramme at Baltic International Academy: Malakhova Maria, Riekstiņš Edgars, Stankovska Darja, Boiko Maria, Petrov Nikita, Jekaterina Bērtule, Irina Naumova, Kikabidze Ruslans, Didenko Svetlana, Olishevskiy Miroslav

For the website’s materials’ translation into English

(2018 — 2019)


 

We are very grateful

   To our volunteers, who, at various stages of our programme, have been with us heartily helping the “Vigor” society’s members    Open

So, our big thanks go to:

Lyudmila Lozovskaya, president of SIA «RenessanceS»

(2003 – 2010)

– For her initiative to create the “Vigor” public organization and legal support in the company’s registration;

– For the introduction of techniques such as sensory motor correction into our rehabilitation programme;

– For carrying out charity activities, which helped to raise the amount to pay for therapeutic procedures for 15 patients;

– For popularizing our rehabilitation programme for stroke survivors in media and getting that information to the general public;

– For providing the “Vigor” society with the premises, venues for running the various rehabilitation programmes;

For organizing Ceramics courses.

 International Higher School of Practical Psychology (Riga, Latvia)

(2003 – 2016)

– For a strong background for practical psychologists who are also volunteers of our Society. At different times 32 students and graduates of the IHSPP have worked as volunteers. Nowadays, 8 people participate in our work.

– For joint research work. On the basis of IHSPP, the following works are defended:

  • Bachelor’s thesis “Image of the Sick Person and Ideas for helping the Most Sick and their Relatives in the Rehabilitation of People Who have Had a Stroke” by Vadim Levikin (2008);
  • Qualification work “Development of the Ability to Receive Sensual Pleasure in Everyday Life” by Irina Trigubyuk (2009);
  • Master’s thesis on the subject “Specifics of Time Perspective of People Who have Had a Stroke” by Neonila Brusova (2010);

  • Master’s thesis “Personal Sense of Responsibility for the Health before a Disease and during Rehabilitation” by Alla Lapshevskaya (2015);

  • Master’s thesis “Personal Activity of the People ho Had a Stroke before a Disease and during Rehabilitation” by Irina Trigubyuk (2016).

  Andrey Kuznetsov, director of “Simourg” Company

(since year 2003)

– For creating the “Vigor” society website and providing it’s technical support;
– For the development and introduction of the computer coordination system for “Vigor” society’s rehabilitation programme;

– For supplying the “Vigor” members with personal computers (in year 2013 and 2014).

  Sergei Stepanov, designer

(2006 year)

– For creating the ”Vigor” society’s logo and taking part in website’s layout’s build up.

  Welfare Department of Riga City Council

(since year 2007)

– For the opportunity to use the premises for the “Vigor” society’s various rehabilitation programmes;
– For financing the booklets’ publication (2008);  Оpen

– For financing a trip to the Munchausen museum in Dunte (2008);   Оpen

– For arranging Daugava river cruise on board the  «Libava» ship as a celebration of  the 5th anniversary of “Vigor” (2011);   Оpen

– For co-financing the publication of ‘Vigor’ society’s information booklets (2011);

Оpen  Оpen

– For co-financing expenses on visiting various cultural activities (for people with functional disorders, seniors, stroke survivors) (2011-2012);

– For funding the trips to “Vigoriada” Olympics venue (2011-2012 g);  Оpen

– For financing the premises’ rental for club’s meetings to celebrate New Year (2011-2012);  Оpen

– For financing the Tervete trip (2012).

 Aija Krastina, the head of the Ziemelu branch of Riga Social Services, Dace Danche, Lilita Kobiaka, project manager

(since 2007)

For always giving us a hand by supplying the premises to make our creative plans come to fruition.

  Alexander Anzulevich, the Headmaster of the 72th Riga school

(2005-2009)

– For the organizing the regular swimming pool sessions.

  Sergey Ovchinnikov, managing director of “Osa Plus” Company, Natalia Pirogova, Marketing Director

 (2005)

– For providing the premises for club’s activities.

  Natalia Kubasova, the Headmistress of the Riga 15th secondary school

(2005-2006)

– For providing the premises for club’s activities.

  Victor Elkin, director of “Edelweiss” psychological centre

(2006-2007)

– For providing the premises for club’s activities.

 Inara Ulmane, Rudzite Danovska,the director of Riga Social Service “Abelzieds” Day center

(since 2009)

– For arranging the glass painting courses, physical culture classes, computer courses, English language classes;

– For giving the opportunity to use their office premises for our workshops (since 2010).

  Herman Braun Foundation, its director – Inna Davidova and its manager – Lyudmila Torchinskaya

(since 2006)

– For the invitation to visit concerts of classical and contemporary music;

– For awarding the ‘Vigor Member of the Year’ nominee with a gift card to visit a series of concerts (2014).

  Ivars Balodis, director of ”Apeirons”- the Association for People with Disability and for their friends

(since 2006)

– For arranging various courses.

Tatyana Favorskaya, the chair of the Russian Society in Latvia

(since 2008)

– For invitations to various cultural events.

Alexander Baranov, ‘Arnika’ Foundation Director

(2008)

– For carrying out an action “Low cost training computer”

  Ramona Mironova, kennel’s owner

(2009)

– For organizing and running the Canistherapy classes.

  Jan Lavrentiev, the chairman of “Cat’s Meow” cats’ club, Eleanor and Anatoly Grigoriev

(2010-2011)

For giving the opportunity to interact with animals during exhibitions and club meetings.

  Senior pupils of Riga 40th Secondary school: Margarita Tretyakova, Ksenia Udovenko, Dmitry Bubino, Nadezhda Zutte, Daniel Koren

(2009)

– For running the “patronage” concerts, meetings of the themed club “5 minutes of fame” etc.

  N. Ozolina, Chairman of “Laima” AS

(2009)

– For organization of complimentary trips to “Laima” factory.

 Zane Liepina, the assistant at the Ergotherapy Academic School Rehabilitation department of Riga University named after P Stradins and students of educational programme “Ergotherapy”- Linda Antonova, Ilze Ibragimova, Aelita Itsak, Catherine Roy, Olga Matyushenok, Olga Zhibure

(2010)

– For running ergotherapy practical classes and provision of advisory handbooks for stroke survivors.

 Elena Logacheva, Director of «Blagovest turserviss» company

(2010)

– For arranging Sigulda town excursions.

Тatiana Myslevich, Latvian Radio 4 – Dome Square reporter

– For documentary series about the life of “Vigor”.

 Ekaterina Semenova, Director of the company «MULTILINES»

– For supplying a coach for Sigulda sightseeing (2010);

For supplying a coach for seaside trip and holding “Vigoriada” sport festival (2011).

 Montessori teacher Angelica Odinets

(2011)

– For the opportunity to work with developing teaching and learning materials in the Montessori office.

  Alexei Tretyakov

(since 2011)

For helping “Vigor” members by ensuring technical support for club’s personal computers.

 Olga Maltseva, director of SIA «Dammara»

– For arranging an excursion to Koknese (2011);

– For arranging an excursion to Tervete (2012);

– For arranging an excursion to Cesis District (2013);

– For arranging an excursion to Kurzeme (2014);

– For arranging an excursion to Salacgriva (2016).

  Latvian Community Initiatives Foundation, Boris and Inara Teterev Foundation

(2011)

– For funding the computers’ purchase to make it possible for people with functional disorders, senior people, stroke survivors to learn how to use the social network;   Оpen

– For financing the publication of “Vigor” Society information;

Оpen

Оpen

– For funding the various cultural events (for people with functional disorders, seniors, stroke survivors).

 Latvian Railway – LDz

 (2011)

– For funding the purchase of medical supplies for “Vigor” members. 

 Liene Denisyuk, RSU Master student

 (2013)

– For carrying out serious of musical classes.

  Inara Kaleja, RSU teacher, audio logopedist, the Medical Practice Director

(2013)

For running by students the individual speech therapy sessions for “Vigor” members.

 Vitaly Jermolaev, an artist, and Alexandr Jermolaev, manager

(2013)

– For providing the opportunity to visit the gallery TEMPLIS without a charge.

 Larissa Sumbaev, RSEEBA lecturer

(2013 – 2015)

– For arranging series of topical-literary and historical excursions around Riga.

 Martins Sirmais, Erics Dreibants, Janis Sprogis and team

(2013 – 2014)

– For the opportunity to visit the Creative FUTURE FOODS WORKSHOP and to enjoy the lunch;

For presenting the prize for ‘the ‘Vigor’ MEMBER OF THE YEAR 2013′ (dinner for two).

 Elena Belevich

(2014)

For holding a charity event on “Facebook” website for raising funds to arrange the festive ‘Vigor’ members photo session.

  Anastasia Jurkiewich, Psychologist, IHSPP Master student

(2014)

For supplying fabrics for “Vigor” members crafts’ classes.

 Asja Sirova, DesArts Studio’s photographer

(2014)

For arranging festive photoshoots for “Vigor” society’s birthday anniversary.

 Elena Khoroshkina, psychologist and artist

(2014)

For donating her painting to be the prize for the nominee “Vigor ‘Member of the Year”.

 Igor Zibrak, Wine Way restaurant’s owner

(2014)

For a gift card (dinner for 2 persons) to be a prize for nominee “The Vigor’ Member of The Year ”.

Julija Rastorgujeva, professional translator

For canvas for drawing, set of acrylic paints and brushes as a prize for nominee “The Vigor Member of the Year” (2014);

For the gift cards as a prize for nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year” (2015 – 2016);

– For the website’s materials’ translation into English (from 2015).

 Elena Kaftaylova, Art-gallery ‘Avec Elize’ owner

(2014)

For the gift card as a prize for nominee ”The ‘Vigor ‘Member of The Year” to attend painter V.Loloyan’s master classes.

 Margarita Goryacheva, psychologist

(since 2015)

For running the classes of glass psychotherapy.

Ilona Roya, member of the board of “Vilori” Ltd

(2015)

– for arranging the decoupage classes.

 Gunta Meilande, podologist

(2015)

For providing two gift certificates for medical pedicures as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”.

 Alina Rastorgujeva

(2015)

For production of three candy fir-trees as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”.

 “Lattelecom” Ltd

(2015)

For providing two tablets as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”.

NRC “Vaivari”

(2015)

For providing two semi-annual subscriptions for visits to the pool as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”.

 Nadezhda Baranovska, professional translator

(from 2015 up to now)

– For the website’s materials’ translation into English.

 Olga Popeiko and psychological centre “Aikido”

(2015)

For congratulations and gifts for Vigor members for New Year Celebrations.

UnimarineSPA

(2015)

For the gift for Vigor – SPA visits.

HELPplus.lv

(2015)

For the gift for Vigor – SPA visits.

Dace Shostaka, Zhanna Daragane, lecturers of the “Translation and Interpreting” programme at the Baltic International Academy

Helen Gilks (Bristol, United Kingdom), editor

 – For the website’s materials’ translation into English

(from 2015 up to now)

Students of “Translation and Interpreting” programme at Baltic International Academy: Daniela Frolova, Karina Yanchenko, Marija Tkachukova, Daria Jagdzhiyanca, Elina Vinogradova, Daria Shemiakina, Julija Kalejnikova, Jekaterina Lavrentjeva, Anastasia Kurnyavko, Layma Shtulberga, Tatjana Segejeva, Alla Sergejeva, Anna Merlinga, Laima Nalimova, Marina Ovsjannikova, , Dmitrijs Maslobojevs, Vladimir Maksimov, Olga Nebrat

Students of South Kazakhstan State Pedagogical Institute (Shymkent, Kazakhstan): Bazarbek Yerbol, Askar Aidana, Baigazy Saltanat

– For the website’s materials’ translation into English.

(2015 – 2016)

Students ofTranslation and Interpretingprogramme at Baltic International Academy: Jelena Slepova, Natalja Serafina, Anna Lizunova, Veronika Krasovska, Veronika Malinovska, Karina Shushpanova, Elizabete Strazdina, Jekaterina Sitika, Aleksandrs Dergousovs, Marek Vrtel, Anna Pashkova, Jekaterina Kirsanova, Alise Golovnjova, Daniil Danileiko, Madara Ozolina, Alona Putjatina, Marina Janushkina, Lubova Sochenko, Jelena Starozhevska, Alina Androsova, Aiga Chernauska, Valentina Pavluka, Anna Bakasejeva

 – For the website’s materials’ translation into English

(2016 — 2017)

Tamara Zhitkevitch, psychologist and psychotherapist

 – For welfare assistance to Vigor

(2017)

Restaurant chain “Double Coffee”

 – For providing gift cards as a prize the for nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”

(2016)

Gunta Meilande

 – For providing gift cards as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”

(2016)

Elena Kaftaylova, Natalia Tasteven-Rabinovich, Olga Jefimova

 – For gifts to Vigor – authors paintings

(2016)

Students ofTranslation and Interpretingprogramme at Baltic International Academy: Dombrovskis Valērijs, Furmanova Sabīne, Petruka Jūlija, Stolbovaia Elena, Evija Melece, Stankeviča Viktorija, Emre Goktas, Inna Zaļlapa

For the website’s materials’ translation into English

(2017 — 2018)

Students ofTranslation and Interpretingprogramme at Baltic International Academy: Malakhova Maria, Riekstiņš Edgars, Stankovska Darja, Boiko Maria, Petrov Nikita, Jekaterina Bērtule, Irina Naumova, Kikabidze Ruslans, Didenko Svetlana, Olishevskiy Miroslav

For the website’s materials’ translation into English

(2018 — 2019)


 

We are very grateful

   To our volunteers, who, at various stages of our programme, have been with us heartily helping the “Vigor” society’s members    Open

So, our big thanks go to:

Lyudmila Lozovskaya, president of SIA «RenessanceS»

(2003 – 2010)

– For her initiative to create the “Vigor” public organization and legal support in the company’s registration;

– For the introduction of techniques such as sensory motor correction into our rehabilitation programme;

– For carrying out charity activities, which helped to raise the amount to pay for therapeutic procedures for 15 patients;

– For popularizing our rehabilitation programme for stroke survivors in media and getting that information to the general public;

– For providing the “Vigor” society with the premises, venues for running the various rehabilitation programmes;

For organizing Ceramics courses.

 International Higher School of Practical Psychology (Riga, Latvia)

(2003 – 2016)

– For a strong background for practical psychologists who are also volunteers of our Society. At different times 32 students and graduates of the IHSPP have worked as volunteers. Nowadays, 8 people participate in our work.

– For joint research work. On the basis of IHSPP, the following works are defended:

  • Bachelor’s thesis “Image of the Sick Person and Ideas for helping the Most Sick and their Relatives in the Rehabilitation of People Who have Had a Stroke” by Vadim Levikin (2008);
  • Qualification work “Development of the Ability to Receive Sensual Pleasure in Everyday Life” by Irina Trigubyuk (2009);
  • Master’s thesis on the subject “Specifics of Time Perspective of People Who have Had a Stroke” by Neonila Brusova (2010);

  • Master’s thesis “Personal Sense of Responsibility for the Health before a Disease and during Rehabilitation” by Alla Lapshevskaya (2015);

  • Master’s thesis “Personal Activity of the People ho Had a Stroke before a Disease and during Rehabilitation” by Irina Trigubyuk (2016).

  Andrey Kuznetsov, director of “Simourg” Company

(since year 2003)

– For creating the “Vigor” society website and providing it’s technical support;
– For the development and introduction of the computer coordination system for “Vigor” society’s rehabilitation programme;

– For supplying the “Vigor” members with personal computers (in year 2013 and 2014).

  Sergei Stepanov, designer

(2006 year)

– For creating the ”Vigor” society’s logo and taking part in website’s layout’s build up.

  Welfare Department of Riga City Council

(since year 2007)

– For the opportunity to use the premises for the “Vigor” society’s various rehabilitation programmes;
– For financing the booklets’ publication (2008);  Оpen

– For financing a trip to the Munchausen museum in Dunte (2008);   Оpen

– For arranging Daugava river cruise on board the  «Libava» ship as a celebration of  the 5th anniversary of “Vigor” (2011);   Оpen

– For co-financing the publication of ‘Vigor’ society’s information booklets (2011);

Оpen  Оpen

– For co-financing expenses on visiting various cultural activities (for people with functional disorders, seniors, stroke survivors) (2011-2012);

– For funding the trips to “Vigoriada” Olympics venue (2011-2012 g);  Оpen

– For financing the premises’ rental for club’s meetings to celebrate New Year (2011-2012);  Оpen

– For financing the Tervete trip (2012).

 Aija Krastina, the head of the Ziemelu branch of Riga Social Services, Dace Danche, Lilita Kobiaka, project manager

(since 2007)

For always giving us a hand by supplying the premises to make our creative plans come to fruition.

  Alexander Anzulevich, the Headmaster of the 72th Riga school

(2005-2009)

– For the organizing the regular swimming pool sessions.

  Sergey Ovchinnikov, managing director of “Osa Plus” Company, Natalia Pirogova, Marketing Director

 (2005)

– For providing the premises for club’s activities.

  Natalia Kubasova, the Headmistress of the Riga 15th secondary school

(2005-2006)

– For providing the premises for club’s activities.

  Victor Elkin, director of “Edelweiss” psychological centre

(2006-2007)

– For providing the premises for club’s activities.

 Inara Ulmane, Rudzite Danovska,the director of Riga Social Service “Abelzieds” Day center

(since 2009)

– For arranging the glass painting courses, physical culture classes, computer courses, English language classes;

– For giving the opportunity to use their office premises for our workshops (since 2010).

  Herman Braun Foundation, its director – Inna Davidova and its manager – Lyudmila Torchinskaya

(since 2006)

– For the invitation to visit concerts of classical and contemporary music;

– For awarding the ‘Vigor Member of the Year’ nominee with a gift card to visit a series of concerts (2014).

  Ivars Balodis, director of ”Apeirons”- the Association for People with Disability and for their friends

(since 2006)

– For arranging various courses.

Tatyana Favorskaya, the chair of the Russian Society in Latvia

(since 2008)

– For invitations to various cultural events.

Alexander Baranov, ‘Arnika’ Foundation Director

(2008)

– For carrying out an action “Low cost training computer”

  Ramona Mironova, kennel’s owner

(2009)

– For organizing and running the Canistherapy classes.

  Jan Lavrentiev, the chairman of “Cat’s Meow” cats’ club, Eleanor and Anatoly Grigoriev

(2010-2011)

For giving the opportunity to interact with animals during exhibitions and club meetings.

  Senior pupils of Riga 40th Secondary school: Margarita Tretyakova, Ksenia Udovenko, Dmitry Bubino, Nadezhda Zutte, Daniel Koren

(2009)

– For running the “patronage” concerts, meetings of the themed club “5 minutes of fame” etc.

  N. Ozolina, Chairman of “Laima” AS

(2009)

– For organization of complimentary trips to “Laima” factory.

 Zane Liepina, the assistant at the Ergotherapy Academic School Rehabilitation department of Riga University named after P Stradins and students of educational programme “Ergotherapy”- Linda Antonova, Ilze Ibragimova, Aelita Itsak, Catherine Roy, Olga Matyushenok, Olga Zhibure

(2010)

– For running ergotherapy practical classes and provision of advisory handbooks for stroke survivors.

 Elena Logacheva, Director of «Blagovest turserviss» company

(2010)

– For arranging Sigulda town excursions.

Тatiana Myslevich, Latvian Radio 4 – Dome Square reporter

– For documentary series about the life of “Vigor”.

 Ekaterina Semenova, Director of the company «MULTILINES»

– For supplying a coach for Sigulda sightseeing (2010);

For supplying a coach for seaside trip and holding “Vigoriada” sport festival (2011).

 Montessori teacher Angelica Odinets

(2011)

– For the opportunity to work with developing teaching and learning materials in the Montessori office.

  Alexei Tretyakov

(since 2011)

For helping “Vigor” members by ensuring technical support for club’s personal computers.

 Olga Maltseva, director of SIA «Dammara»

– For arranging an excursion to Koknese (2011);

– For arranging an excursion to Tervete (2012);

– For arranging an excursion to Cesis District (2013);

– For arranging an excursion to Kurzeme (2014);

– For arranging an excursion to Salacgriva (2016).

  Latvian Community Initiatives Foundation, Boris and Inara Teterev Foundation

(2011)

– For funding the computers’ purchase to make it possible for people with functional disorders, senior people, stroke survivors to learn how to use the social network;   Оpen

– For financing the publication of “Vigor” Society information;

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– For funding the various cultural events (for people with functional disorders, seniors, stroke survivors).

 Latvian Railway – LDz

 (2011)

– For funding the purchase of medical supplies for “Vigor” members. 

 Liene Denisyuk, RSU Master student

 (2013)

– For carrying out serious of musical classes.

  Inara Kaleja, RSU teacher, audio logopedist, the Medical Practice Director

(2013)

For running by students the individual speech therapy sessions for “Vigor” members.

 Vitaly Jermolaev, an artist, and Alexandr Jermolaev, manager

(2013)

– For providing the opportunity to visit the gallery TEMPLIS without a charge.

 Larissa Sumbaev, RSEEBA lecturer

(2013 – 2015)

– For arranging series of topical-literary and historical excursions around Riga.

 Martins Sirmais, Erics Dreibants, Janis Sprogis and team

(2013 – 2014)

– For the opportunity to visit the Creative FUTURE FOODS WORKSHOP and to enjoy the lunch;

For presenting the prize for ‘the ‘Vigor’ MEMBER OF THE YEAR 2013′ (dinner for two).

 Elena Belevich

(2014)

For holding a charity event on “Facebook” website for raising funds to arrange the festive ‘Vigor’ members photo session.

  Anastasia Jurkiewich, Psychologist, IHSPP Master student

(2014)

For supplying fabrics for “Vigor” members crafts’ classes.

 Asja Sirova, DesArts Studio’s photographer

(2014)

For arranging festive photoshoots for “Vigor” society’s birthday anniversary.

 Elena Khoroshkina, psychologist and artist

(2014)

For donating her painting to be the prize for the nominee “Vigor ‘Member of the Year”.

 Igor Zibrak, Wine Way restaurant’s owner

(2014)

For a gift card (dinner for 2 persons) to be a prize for nominee “The Vigor’ Member of The Year ”.

Julija Rastorgujeva, professional translator

For canvas for drawing, set of acrylic paints and brushes as a prize for nominee “The Vigor Member of the Year” (2014);

For the gift cards as a prize for nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year” (2015 – 2016);

– For the website’s materials’ translation into English (from 2015).

 Elena Kaftaylova, Art-gallery ‘Avec Elize’ owner

(2014)

For the gift card as a prize for nominee ”The ‘Vigor ‘Member of The Year” to attend painter V.Loloyan’s master classes.

 Margarita Goryacheva, psychologist

(since 2015)

For running the classes of glass psychotherapy.

Ilona Roya, member of the board of “Vilori” Ltd

(2015)

– for arranging the decoupage classes.

 Gunta Meilande, podologist

(2015)

For providing two gift certificates for medical pedicures as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”.

 Alina Rastorgujeva

(2015)

For production of three candy fir-trees as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”.

 “Lattelecom” Ltd

(2015)

For providing two tablets as a prize for the nominee for ”The “Vigor” Member of The Year”.

NRC “Vaivari”

(2015)

For providing two semi-annual subscriptions for visits to the pool