Help Milana overcome a rare disease. 2

When Milana was 3 months old, doctors first diagnosed her with myotonic syndrome, a condition characterized by prolonged muscle tension (tone). The girl was recommended to see a neurologist, receive massages, and undergo treatment. Milana grew up, but already in the first year of her life, a developmental delay became noticeable. At 2.5 years old, she did not speak, stand, or walk. MRI results revealed serious changes, the girl was assigned a disability, and she began attending rehabilitation sessions.

Initially, doctors diagnosed Milana with the effects of a neuroinfection and spastic tetraparesis, then with ataxic cerebral palsy, and last year a rare orphan disease was confirmed – primary coenzyme Q10 deficiency, type 9 (autosomal recessive inheritance). In addition, Milana has grade 1-2 protein-energy malnutrition. The girl needs constant rehabilitation, medication, and special nutrition.

Milana is now 8 years old and still has impaired motor functions, communication, and speech. Although rehabilitation improves her condition – the girl's spasticity and anxiety decrease, her balance improves, and Milana even begins to take her first independent steps without adult support – rehabilitation must be systematic. Therefore, we are starting to raise funds for a new course of treatment and ask you to join us!