Ilya tirelessly overcomes obstacles. 3

He has achieved something truly remarkable: he stood up from his wheelchair. But this is not the finish line – it is a new beginning! Illia needs support to undergo his next rehabilitation course, to preserve what he has achieved, and to keep moving forward.

Just a few years ago, Illia could not stand without assistance. He arrived at the clinic in a wheelchair – quiet and slightly disoriented. His diagnosis included cerebral palsy, joint contracture, right-sided hemiparesis, and cognitive impairment. Simple actions that most people take for granted were completely out of reach for him. Taking a few steps, maintaining balance, or holding a pencil to draw seemed impossible.

But Illia is not someone who gives up. He committed to his treatment with determination, learned to listen to his body, and gradually rediscovered the world around him. Systematic rehabilitation courses at the Institute for Pain Problems have produced visible results: Illia is now able to walk on his own. Yes, sometimes with his mother’s support, and yes, he tires easily – but he walks. He has achieved what once seemed out of reach.

And he did not stop there. Today, Illia is a winner of tournaments in boccia and shot put among athletes with musculoskeletal disorders. He creates beautiful paintings, participates in workshops, reads, and studies biology, anatomy, and mathematics. And he always smiles – sincerely and openly – with a genuine thirst for life, learning, and creativity.

However, the treatment must continue. To maintain the progress he has made, to move further, and to allow his body to keep pace with his dreams, Illia needs another rehabilitation course. His family cannot afford the cost on their own. His mother, who is raising him alone, has supported him at every step – physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

This is not a story of defeat. It is a story of strength. A story that proves everything is possible – when there is support. Let us help Illia take his next step. Because he knows exactly where he is going.