Insulin for Oleksandra

The first academic year – this is certainly a joy for all children. New friends, interesting lessons and the first small victory in the form of good grades. That is to remember your first class, most children. But not Sasha Lapina. Happy girl standing on her first line in life, and could not think that in March she will change a school desk on to the hospital bed. Insulin-dependent diabetes the first type. The terrible diagnosis became a bolt from the blue, after all tests were previously normal.

"I still remember that day. It was the 8th of March. All my classmates were celebrating and dancing, and I was forced to lie in a hospital. I was so hurt. "- Sadly says Sasha.

A month later, the crisis had passed and my mother took a girl on a special diet, thanks to which managed to control blood sugar for 6 months. But the need for injections and returned to live without insulin became impossible.

The illness has deprived the girl child full of life. Sasha could not stay in school longer than the first 2 lessons. Sugar and then jumped and because of indisposition she had to go home. From individual learning the family refused to Sasha and the rest of the training, they were on their own. But that did not stop single-minded girl to become an excellent student.

The disease was brought under control three years ago, when, thanks to his readers Ufondu and managed to get an insulin pump for the girls. Life Sasha became childishly happy, because now control the disease has become much easier.

"With the advent of pump it has become much easier. Now, at least for me, no one in the school cafeteria zyrkaet as when I had to get a shot. And I no longer have to feel embarrassed. "- Explains Sasha.

Pump allowed to expand the range of acceptable products. Especially girl happy fruits and sweets. Very fond of sweets "Grandma's Tales" and chocolate.

Now Sasha is not only going to school for a full day and can fully communicate with their friends, but also attends lessons Petrykivka painting and painting. In the classroom self-government Sasha received the title of "minister of mercy" - it is responsible for the action to help children, collecting gifts for the soldiers ATO, etc.

This cheerful, nice and open child can endlessly talk about their school life, friends and events in it. Lapushka. So it is affectionately nicknamed classmates.

And of course, like every child, Sasha has his dreams. She diligently teaches French and very much wants to ever go to Paris. Girl weaved bracelet even the Eiffel Tower. And like every woman, though small, dreams of a happy family, a country house, 2 healthy babe and large chest of drawers in the attic for your favorite books.

Only one problem could be between a girl and her dream - end supplies to the pump, and without the device is not working.

Salary her mother, candidate of physical and mathematical sciences, 4500 UAH., Child 945 UAH. grandmother and pension 750 UAH per month do not give them the opportunity to gather up on supplies. Total required 43 620 UAH. Sasha's family and it's just a fabulous sum.

School recess, laughter and happy eyes of her mother.Would this story ends by childish joy and hope for a normal future? Decides you and me. Each of us can finish the story. The story with a happy ending possible.

Name: Oleksandra E. Lapin, born 07/10/2002

Location: Kyiv

Diagnosis: diabetes mellitus type 1, severe form of the disease