Birthday of Yana Panfilova

Hi! My name is Yana, on October 20th I will celebrate my 20th birthday. I love presents, especially surprise presents. This year I am not waiting for the presents, but I hope to get a present for my soul. If the soul exists, of course. I live with HIV from birth and HIV topic is the closest to me. This present is connected with my status. Ok, closer to the deal.

In Kryvyi Rih there is a boy, who is 15 years old and also has HIV status. I cannot give his name since his parents are against status disclosure due to discrimination of people living with HIV. Let's call him Mark. When Mark was a child, he had cerebral hemorrhage and cases of epilepsy. When he was 10 years old he contracted HIV vis blood transfusion. He takes antiretroviral drugs that restrain HIV from progressing. In his medical history, he has cerebral palsy and delays in development. On top of that, Mark cannot walk since his legs are turned inside out. His mother managed to raise funds for surgery, but he also needs rehabilitation. Rehabilitation just as important as surgery in his case. This is real chance for Mark to walk. No matter at what age. This will be total happiness for the whole Mark' family and for me personally.

I am asking you to give me present that will be present for Mark and his family. I am not pushing you, I am asking you. I believe that through this request with a special ask I am getting closer to you. I want to believe that getting closer will drive your desire to help!

Name: for ethical reasons we do not indicate the name of the boy

City: Kryvyi Rih

Diagnosis: HIV, cerebral palsy and developmental delay