Vlad Plăcintă, coordinator of the "Save a Heart" Association, received the "Holy Hierarch Dosoftei Cross" distinction from His Eminence Teofan, Metropolitan of Moldavia and Bucovina, for his entire activity within the Association.

"Today, by the Grace of God, I received from the hand of His Eminence Teofan, Metropolitan of Moldavia and Bucovina, the "Holy Hierarch Dosoftei Cross" distinction for my entire activity within the "Save a Heart" Association and for preserving the Christian faith and culture. Glory to God for everything!", said Vlad Plăcintă.

Originally from the village of Boscoteni, Frumușica commune, Vlad Plăcintă managed to raise millions of euros in donations, which he used for children in need and saved hundreds of lives across the country.