Evgenia and her difficult journey. 2

"Ryzhyk" is the affectionate nickname given to 8-year-old Evgenia by her family. She is a sweet, smiling, and extremely inquisitive girl. When she was born, she was unable to breathe on her own. It later became apparent that she was also unable to eat independently. After an MRI, the doctors announced their diagnosis: congenital nervous system defect, polymicrogyria, lissencephaly, agenesis of the corpus callosum, and cerebellar hypoplasia.

With this list of conditions, Evgenia was transferred to OKHMATDYT, where she spent a month and a half. The doctors did not give any prognosis, but her mother did not give up: she and her daughter followed all the recommendations and believed that they would be able to overcome any difficulties. When she was discharged, the head doctor said words that became a motto for the whole family: "You need to work hard, very hard...". And that is exactly how the family has been living all this time.

Fortunately, their efforts have not been in vain.

"Evgenia has made significant progress: she has started to pick up a spoon and bring it to her mouth on her own, put on and take off T-shirts, sweaters, and socks, feed her doll, point to objects in pictures, distinguish colors, and feel and differentiate textures. Evgenia has begun to feel her body better and even tries to walk on her own, which she really enjoys," her mother shares their small victories.

But there is still a long way to go. To have a chance at new achievements, Evgenia needs further treatment and rehabilitation courses. That is why we are starting to raise funds for another course for our "Ryzhyk". Join us!