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  • BAMA Mediaworks: Budapest, Hungary

    Izidor Ruckel is interviewed regarding a report by the Romanian Prosecutor’s Office on the Crime of Communism (IICCMER), which documents the era’s lack of care for orphans. (Story archived.)

  • Antena 1 Observator: Bucharest, Romania

    Izidor, supravieţuitorul din „Orfelinatul Groazei“ din Sighetu Marmaţiei: Există copii care. The Observator interviews Izidor Ruckel about the long-term effects of orphanage life. Watch the interview here.

  • Izidor’s first 10 months in Romania – and counting!

    In April 2016, as Izidor was packing up to head back to the United States after a one-month visit to Romania, he received a one-year job offer from Love Light Romania (LLR). Izidor decided to stay and work with the nonprofit whose mission it is to serve orphans and the poor around Medias. Ten months later,…

  • Mix Actual: Brașov, Romania

    Izidor Ruckel and Azota Popescu (left) of the Catharsis Association interview on Mix Actual inBrașov, Romania. Watch the full interview here.

  • Breaking News: Izidor Ruckel moves to Romania

    BUCHAREST, ROMANIA>> In a Bucharest apartment last week, Izidor Ruckel was packing to return to the United States when his phone buzzed. “Hi Izidor, sorry do not want to disturb you, I know you are busy,” said the text message. “But I really would like to talk with you about something…” The next sentence stunned…

  • ProTV’s La Măruţă: Bucharest, Romania

    Izidor, filmul copiilor salvati din Iad Cătălin Măruță, well-known host of the talk show “La Măruță,” interviewed Izidor Ruckel and his manager, Sarah Padbury, about Izidor’s efforts to turn his life story into a film. Watch the interview here.