Saving cells for Masha

The disease of seven-year-old Masha is quite complicated. In addition to the main diagnosis of cerebral palsy, there are also metabolic disorders and dystonic attacks, which are practically not amenable to drug treatment. Frequent convulsions haunted the girl for more than two years, until once again the selected therapy finally gave a positive result. The cramps stopped, and this made it possible to direct efforts to physical training.

 Today, despite the disappointing forecasts of doctors, Masha has become physically active, has gained some control over her body; she knows how to eat from a spoon and drink from a glass. And this, believe me, is a big achievement for a seven-year-old girl! After all, from the moment of birth, she was practically not given a chance for life.

In 2021, on the recommendation of doctors, Masha's parents decided to try a new method of treatment: the introduction of cord blood stem cells. Masha has severe metabolic disorders, leading to the destruction of the protective sheath of nerve cells. The introduction of stem cells will help to create new connections from the inside and repair damaged ones. In September 2021 at the Romodanov Institute of Neurosurgery, the first introduction of stem cells to a girl was carried out.

Changes after the procedure became noticeable after a couple of weeks. Masha stopped grinding her teeth – a sign of a decrease in epi activity. And two months later, the parents began to notice that Masha understood the speech addressed to her. And in the process of physical training, the girl actively responded and fulfilled all requests – to rearrange the leg or straighten the handle.

"I know that Masha is a rather difficult child, and, of course, I do not expect a big miracle. But I am sure that the quality of life, communication of my girl can still be improved. Let with support, but move independently, be able to show and explain what hurts her or what she wants. I really believe in it and I hope that everything will work out", says the girl's mother.

Masha needs to carry out several procedures, and the next one is already this year. For its implementation, $1000 (28 000 UAH) is needed.

Let's help Masha!