Maternal duty to live. 2

Olya is very sick. The exacerbation of her lung infection means that she needs to be urgently hospitalized for a course of IV antibiotics, there is no other way to treat this. Nowadays, Olya is fully dependent on her oxygen concentrator, because her lungs are badly damaged. This happened because for the entire 34 years of her life, Olya did not receive the correct medical treatment - no-one knew what her diagnosis was, or what needed to be done; and all this while, her lung tissue was getting destroyed. Finally, she has the diagnosis and the correct orders for treatment. Treatment will help to bring this infection under control. Olya will be able to breathe more easily, and to feel better... Except that she can't afford to pay for this treatment. And every day that the treatment is delayed can result in more irreversible damage. 

In June of this year, Olya had the DNA test done and found out from it that she has cystic fibrosis. Cystic fibrosis is a genetic illness which distorts the function of all the person's organs and body systems. Lungs are especially vulnerable; they get infections which become chronic. It is very difficult and in many cases, even impossible, to fully get rid of these infections. However, courses of potent modern antibiotics can help contain the damage from these infections.

Every day the treatment is delayed can result in yet more lung tissue being irreversibly damaged. Every day of delay drains Olya's energy, not letting her enjoy the holidays, play with her daughter, carry out her daily tasks. Olya lives with her young daughter and has to take care of everything herself, there is no-one to help her. Olya needs treatment; we urgently ask you to help us buy the necessary medications for her. 

Earlier at UBB we already raised funds for Olya. You can view previous projects here.

Name: Koshova Olga, 27.04.1985

City: Pershotravnevsk town, Zhytomyr region

Diagnosis: bronchiectasis of both lungs, cystic fibrosis, pulmonary form