Sasha can live without suffering

    Up until he was four months old, Sasha was developing like any other baby – he could hold his head up and roll over. Then, suffering from a high fever and seizures, he was admitted to the intensive care unit. The fight for the little boy’s life, his treatment and rehabilitation began. In 2023, Sasha was diagnosed with a rare degenerative disease of the central nervous system: leukodystrophy. 
In accordance with Cooperation Agreement No. 21 between the Charitable Organisation International Charitable Foundation ‘Ukrainian Charity Exchange’ and the Charitable Aid Operator Charitable Foundation ‘POMAGAYEM’ dated 31 August 2020, and Supplementary Agreement No. 21. 330 of 12 August 2025, the project ‘Sashko Can Live Without Suffering’ was posted on the website of the Charitable Organisation International Charitable Foundation ‘UBB’ – dobro.ua – with the aim of raising donations to cover the cost of Oleksandr Zadreiko’s treatment. 
During the fundraising campaign, it became necessary to use part of the funds raised on the website of the Charitable Organisation International Charitable Foundation “Ukrainian Charity Exchange” – dobro.ua – to purchase food, consumables and hygiene products for the boy. Therefore, in accordance with letter No. 423 dated 19 August 2025, we received the collected sum of 34,120.00 UAH (thirty-four thousand one hundred and twenty hryvnias, 00 kopecks) into the Fund’s account and continued the fundraising on the dobro.ua platform. A further 83,900.00 UAH (eighty-three thousand nine hundred hryvnias 00 kopecks) was credited to the Fund’s account in accordance with letter No. 559 dated 27 October 2025.
In August 2025, we purchased and delivered medicines and consumables for Oleksandr totalling 7,577.10 UAH (seven thousand five hundred and seventy-seven hryvnias, 10 kopecks), and in September we purchased food, consumables and hygiene products to the value of 26,542.90 UAH (twenty-six thousand five hundred and forty-two hryvnias, 90 kopecks). In October and November, we also supported the family with a total of 13,455.18 UAH (thirteen thousand four hundred and fifty-five hryvnias, 18 kopecks).
In early February 2026, the Zadreiko family approached us with a request to support the boy with hygiene products and consumables, which we did to the total amount of 8,062.50 UAH (eight thousand sixty-two hryvnias and 50 kopecks).
Sashko remains in a stable but serious condition. He constantly needs new medication due to various complications. Doctors are currently considering the possibility of performing another operation. The wound where the tracheostomy was performed is beginning to close, which makes breathing difficult as the opening gradually shrinks. Surgical intervention will likely be required to widen it and make it easier for Sasha to breathe. 
At present, the child is in intensive care under the close supervision of doctors, whilst his family continues to fight for his health. Despite all the difficulties, the family has not lost hope and cherishes every new day. Although they are utterly exhausted by this struggle, every passing moment is a new chance for them, and they continue to believe and rejoice in the warmth of the sun that shines upon them.
We plan to use the remaining unused funds of 62,382.32 UAH (sixty-two thousand three hundred and eighty-two hryvnias, 32 kopecks) to meet Sasha’s needs in 2026; the project is still raising funds.
We would like to express our sincere thanks to the donors and partners at dobro.ua for their help, and to the UBB team for their long-standing cooperation!

Reports

(Progress) Descriptive project report dated 16.03.2026 Financial report (Progress) dated 16.03.2026 Invoice 1 Bank transfer receipt 1

Delivery note 1 Delivery note 2 Bank transfer receipt 2 Invoice 3

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Project documents

Letter for project placement