A step toward new possibilities

Little Oleksandr needs help to fund a rehabilitation course at the Bobath Center in Kyiv. The boy has cerebral palsy, epilepsy, and developmental delay caused by severe brain damage during the first months of his life. Thanks to previous rehabilitation courses, Sasha has already learned to roll over, recognize his loved ones, point with his finger, and communicate through gestures. However, to continue making progress, he requires ongoing therapy with specialists. His family is asking for support to cover the cost of the next rehabilitation course, which will help him achieve new developmental milestones.

Oleksandr’s difficult journey began even before he was born. At 36 weeks of pregnancy, doctors detected a congenital intestinal malformation. On the second day of his life, he underwent major surgery at Okhmatdyt Children’s Hospital due to intestinal atresia and a yolk sac cyst. After surgery, he spent a long time in intensive care, but his condition remained critical. Later, Sasha developed a severe herpes infection that affected his brain and nervous system. Following one of the medical procedures, he fell into a coma and remained unconscious for nearly a month.

Months of treatment and struggle followed. Oleksandr underwent numerous examinations, MRI and EEG studies, six blood transfusions, and immunoglobulin replacement therapy. Eventually, doctors diagnosed him with epilepsy, cerebral palsy, and global developmental delay. While most children naturally learn to sit, stand, walk, and speak, every new skill Sasha gains requires tremendous effort and determination.

Thanks to four intensive rehabilitation courses, he has already made meaningful progress. Today, he can roll over, recognize family members, wave hello and goodbye, and interact with the world around him. What he enjoys most is watching other children play. He carefully follows their movements and seems to dream of joining them one day. Although Sasha still cannot sit independently and needs ongoing support, every rehabilitation course brings him closer to greater independence.

Specialists emphasize that early and continuous rehabilitation is crucial for children with conditions like Sasha’s. At his age, the brain still has significant potential to develop new connections and learn new skills. By supporting Oleksandr’s next rehabilitation course, you can help him become stronger, more independent, and one step closer to his biggest dream – running and playing alongside other children. Please support Sasha on this important journey.