We have helped to pay for the treatment. See the letter of Jan 2024
Age: 9 y. o.
Residence: Vladimir region, Russia
Diagnosis: binocular retinoblastoma (retinal cancer)
Needs: treatment in Switzerland
Funds to raise: EUR 45,000
Anna has a dangerous form of retinal cancer, that she has been fighting for several years. The girl went through many anesthesia and chemotherapy procedures, operations to restore vision and to prevent the spread of metastases. In 2018, a long-awaited remission came. But in October 2023 the disease had relapsed and the tumor began to grow rapidly again. The doctors in Moscow are inclined to remove the eyes. However, they can take her for a treatment at Jules Gonin hospital in Switzerland. All the funds available for the family have already been spent. EUR 45,000 more is needed.
We have bought and sent the medicine. Jan/Feb 2024.
Age: 10 y. o.
Residence: Rostov region, Russia
Diagnosis: epilepsy
Needs:a medicine
Funds to raise: EUR 350 per course
Nikita has a severe uncurable form of epilepsy. He suffers from daily seizures. At an early age the boy could speak and walk, but has gradually lost these skills due to the illness. Now he only walks around wearing a helmet and holding somebody’s hand, because an attack could occur at any moment and he would fall. Nikita underwent a brain surgery to separate the hemispheres, but, unfortunately, this brought no improvement. In order to make the life easier for the child and his parents, Urbazon medicine is needed. The medicine can be purchased in Europe, but the family does not have the funds. They need EUR 350 euros for a medication course.
We have helped Veronica with the purchase and delivery of orthopedic medical equipment (February 2024)
Age: 9 y. o.
Residence: Mykolaiv, Ukraine
Diagnosis: congenital scoliosis, funnel chest, flat feet
Needs:an orthopedic mattress
Funds to raise: EUR 200
The girl has a severe scoliosis, but, unfortunately, no treatment is provided except for supportive measures in the form of massage, swimming and wearing a corset. In addition, it is very important to sleep on an orthopedic mattress. The situation in the family is difficult: the girl’s father is also sick, he cannot work and requires a constant treatment. The only breadwinner in the family is Veronica’s mother. So the funds lack, and there is no government support. To purchase the mattress, they need EUR 200.
We have helped Alexander to pay for the operation (February 2024)
Age: 8 y. o.
Residence: Ivanovo, Russia
Diagnosis: microtia grade 2, partial artresia, hearing loss
Needs:treatment in US
Funds to raise: $8,347
Alexander was born with a congenital pathology of the ears. Four years ago, after a conference with American doctors, the family began collecting for an operation in a US clinic. Yet in September, the boy was diagnosed with cholesteatoma in his right ear. The treatment plan has changed. Such a tumor upon its growth destroys the tissues, the auditory ossicles, the auditory nerve. Its contents can enter the meninges and cause meningitis. The child can only be helped if operated on. The American clinic Global Hearing is ready to perform the surgery for Alexander to restore the hearing and remove cholesteatoma. The clinic bill amounts to $56,000. It remains to collect $8,347.
