He saved another's life is literally 15 minutes before his own death

He has many years engaged in charity. But not for show and not for the People's Choice Award, as it is now, and anonymously. The money went to the treatment of cancer patients. His last contribution was 500 000 rubles. Sportsman listed them on board the Yak-42, which was preparing to depart on his last, fatal flight.





The mother of 16-year-old Diana Ibragimova could not even imagine who this mystery man who sent her daughter a large amount for the treatment of lymphoblastic leukemia. She knew only that his name was Ivan Leonidovich. The treatment was successful, and only after the collapse of the Yak-42, departs from Yaroslavl to Moscow, Diana learned that owes its life to Ivan Tkachenko - the captain of the hockey club "Lokomotiv».





Very few people knew that Ivan is constantly sending large sums of money for seriously ill children. He was one of those people who can not close our eyes to the problems of others, so never stayed away.

The charitable foundation was told that Tkachenko did not want anyone to know about his noble deeds. He was disinterested and did not seek recognition and gratitude. How many lives have been saved thanks to his good soul!







But he himself, no one could save from a fatal plane crash. The plane with the "locomotive" on board crashed during take-off maneuver. Killing all: players, coaches and other members of the team. They managed to survive only 1 in 45 people - flight engineer.

Ivan Tkachenko played under the 17 number. At the time of the accident his wife Marina, which they raised two daughters, was pregnant.





The death of this great hockey player became a terrible tragedy for all. But the reminder of his great deeds would be a very long time to inspire and encourage us all to do good. Because it is on such people and keeps our world! The bright memory!