Oleksii wants to overcome cerebral palsy. 6

Every day he struggles for every new resolute step without pain, for every new word spoken, for faith in future and full life... The baby’s illness was diagnosed as cerebral palsy when he was 1 year and 7 months old and the whole family was shocked by it. Previously, the doctors assured the boy’s mother that he wouldn’t walk, talk and understand and would be wheelchair-bounded. Despite those predictions, the woman didn’t believe their words. She’s strongly convinced that this diagnosis would be overcome and her child would enjoy life to the full as the others. Mum brings her child up alone, doesn’t work because he needs care.

Through pain and tears, Oleksii tirelessly undergoes treatment and rehabilitations, trying new various methods. He had put on a lot of trials and shows excellent results now. He can already do a lot by himself; he ascends the stairs, eats, dresses (partially), attempts to write, counts to 10, endeavors to draw and model. He still falls behind his peers but attends a specialized school in his city. The boy’s also very gifted for singing.

Because of Oleksii’s intense maturation, an exacerbation appeared now; the muscles just don’t keep pace growing with the body. His state of health has become worse: terrible spastics of arms and legs, pain, curvature of the spine. This is all treatable and the Institute of Pain Problems is ready to support this child. However, funds for all needs are needed. Let's support and help this family in their uphill struggle! The child needs your kindness and mercifulness. 

Name: Gryschenko Oleksii, 20.06.2006

City: Vyshgorod, Kiev region

Diagnosis: cerebral palsy