I smile – I walk. 4

Letter from mother of girl:"The birth of our daughter is a miracle we have been looking forward to for so long! Even though the physicians could not diagnose our little Polina, we kept on noticing alarming symptoms – she could not suck milk. Her developmental delay soon became evident - our daughter could not sit or crawl. Polina was eventually diagnosed with an atonic-astatic form of cerebral palsy and lumbar scoliosis of 3-4 stage.

Since then we have been struggling to improve our daughter’s health. Polina achieved great results thanks to the rehabilitation center in Truskavets and Lviv. We have been there twelve times and our daughter began to sit, crawl and take her first steps. We rejoice at her every achievement and are ready to do everything for her happiness. She is a true warrior and strives to go forward!

Polina’s scoliosis makes her life very complicated, so rehabilitation courses mean a lot to her. Our financial difficulties put a real obstacle to our daughter’s treatment. We often hardly make our ends meet. The rehabilitation course requires at least 10 thousand 850 hryvnyas. Polina needs to have her treatment every two-three months. There are results, there are specialists, there is an incredible desire, and there is a chance! Please, help our daughter feel the joy of childhood and give her a chance for a happy future! We believe nothing is impossible with your kind support!".

Name: Braytsara Polina, 20.12.2011

City: Kuibysheve village, Zaporizhia region

Diagnosis: cerebral palsy (atonic-astatic form), scoliosis of thoracolumbar spine 3-4 tbsp.