Angelina has a rare disease. 9

Angelina is the second of twins. From birth, the girl was frequently ill, which meant she was constantly under supervision and receiving care in hospitals. Angelina now attends school and is doing well academically. She takes English language classes, does cycling, and attends a theatre club. She is sociable, though she has few friends, as many of them have left because of the war. She does, however, have a wonderful relationship with her sisters.

Angelina's health problems began in early childhood. At 1.5 years old, doctors identified many issues: viral infections and an enlarged liver and spleen. At 2.5 years old she was hospitalized again, where she and her mother spent nearly three years – until doctors were able to establish a precise diagnosis: primary immunodeficiency. At that time, Angelina was the first child in Ukraine to receive such a diagnosis.

Her condition is now significantly better. She falls ill much less frequently, but requires ongoing treatment: regular IV drips, certain medications, continuous medical monitoring, and regular testing.

There are three children in the family – the older and now adult daughter Valeriia, and the twins Angelina and Melaniia.

Her parents work and try to cover the cost of Angelina's treatment on their own, but this is not always possible. Sometimes they have to borrow money from relatives and friends. Many people are struggling financially right now. Since the start of the full-scale invasion, the family's income has become unstable, prices have risen significantly, and the necessary medications are sometimes very difficult to find. That is why the family is asking for support and help with Angelina's treatment.