The child is crippled by a doctor's negligence

Artem was a long-awaited child for his parents. His mother Anna was very happy to get pregnant. All went well during the pregnancy without complications but towards the end of the term of her pregnancy, the ultrasound showed that the baby was entangled in the umbilical cord and had already gained 4.1kg. The doctor did not pay enough attention to this issue and allowed Anna to give birth in a natural way. It was a serious mistake. Unfortunately, Artem experienced oxygen starvation. The consequences were irreversible. Now Artem lives with cerebral palsy.

Artem was a long-awaited child for his parents. His mother Anna was very happy to get pregnant. All went well during the pregnancy without complications but towards the end of the term of her pregnancy, the ultrasound showed that the baby was entangled in the umbilical cord and had already gained 4.1kg. The doctor did not pay enough attention to this issue and allowed Anna to give birth in a natural way. It was a serious mistake. Unfortunately, Artem experienced oxygen starvation. The consequences were irreversible. Now Artem lives with cerebral palsy.

At the moment, the doctor’s guilt has been proven and he is wanted. And Artem’s mother and father endlessly save as much money as they can to be able to pay for Artem’s treatment and rehabilitation. Previously, Artem was undergoing rehabilitation in Ukraine. But his mother has found a clinic in China that specializes in providing treatment to children with cerebral palsy.

Rehabilitation in China has been very effective. It lasts 3 full months and every single day has a full schedule of procedures. There is only a break to have food. The rest of the time massage, acupuncture (reflexology), physical education on the floor, physical education on the couch, motor exercises, classes with a speech therapist and much more takes place. With this intensive program, a stunning result can be achieved within only 3 months. The practice has shown that this kind of activity suits Artem a lot: he has made significant progress having similar treatment before.

The cost of rehabilitation in a Chinese clinic costs $17,583. This cost covers all 3 months’ treatment. Artem’s parents, seeing incredible achievements of their son, are already planning the next rehabilitation course in China.
Artem’s father, as well as his mother, ask to help their son to undergo the necessary procedures which he needs so very much. We invite all those who may be concerned about Artem’s health to join us in providing the so much needed help! He really needs it!

We fundraise apart of the needed sum – 60 000 UAH.

Name: Artem Knyazkov, 06.07.2013

City: Limanka village, Odessa region

Diagnosis: cerebral palsy