Help little Bohdan! 4

One in 40,000 – that is the probability of being born with Smith-Lemli-Opitz syndrome. This is a rare genetic disorder in which a child's body cannot properly synthesize cholesterol. Bogdanchyk Aldabaiev is that one child.

Due to health problems after birth, doctors suggested that Bohdan might have Down syndrome – but tests did not confirm this. The question remained open, as the boy did not feel hunger, suckled weakly, and was falling behind in development. Only when Bohdan turned one year old and he and his mother traveled to Turkey did local doctors finally establish this rare diagnosis.

From that moment treatment began: diet, therapy, rehabilitation. The boy currently has delayed psycho-speech development, limited understanding of spoken language, hyperactivity, and does not yet speak. But rehabilitation is producing noticeable results: Bohdan's walking, attention, concentration, and fine motor skills have improved significantly, and new sounds have appeared.

Regular comprehensive rehabilitation is recommended for the boy – but a lack of funds stands in the way. Please support Bogdanchyk, who is so very much in need of your help.