Ukraine Tensions: No Child Forgotten

Dear friends, 

Greetings from Bright Kids Charity in Ukraine! 

We're happy to share that your generous donation has provided therapy treatments for six children with disabilities, totalling USD 5,127. One of these children is Maria, and we'd like to share a message from her mother:

“I am a single mother of twins. My daughter Maria was diagnosed with autism. Maria spent her first month in intensive care due to neonatal sepsis and CNS damage. As she grew, we realised she was developing with a delay, and at the age of three and a half, she received her autism diagnosis. Up until she was five, Maria didn’t speak at all. Thankfully, with the right treatment, special nutrition, and constant care, she made some progress. Now, at seven years old, she continues to fight her battle. Unfortunately, she still hasn't developed speech. She requires continuous supervision, medication and regular physical therapy treatments.” 

BKC helped the mum fund Maria’s therapy course because, as a single parent, she doesn’t have the means to afford the treatments the daughter needs on an ongoing basis. The heartbreak of a parent watching her child suffer and not being able to get the treatment they need is unimaginable. We’re incredibly grateful for your support in helping these children and easing their families' worries. Another mother, whose son benefited from the therapy funded by your contributions this summer, expressed her thanks: 

“We are infinitely grateful for the help in completing my son’s physical rehabilitation to all the donors! My son really needed this course after his surgery; it helped him become stronger. We wish everyone peace!”

Thank you for standing by our brave children and for your unwavering support. 

Warm regards, 

The Bright Kids Charity Team Ukraine

Dear Donors, 

Greetings from Bright Kids Charity, Ukraine. 

We wanted to take a moment to share an update on the journeys of our beneficiaries - children with disabilities who are striving to improve their health in very tough circumstances in Ukraine. Thanks to your generosity, we were able to provide treatments for six children at a total cost of USD 5127.35.

Among these children are siblings Vladislav and Ania, who both have Canavan disease, a rare genetic form of leukodystrophy. They require regular treatments to manage their symptoms and slow the progression of the disease. Without this essential support, their muscles can tighten, which may lead to joint dislocations and further complications. After years of seeking various treatment methods, their parents have found some comfort in the fact that regular rehabilitation treatments have helped stabilise the children's conditions.

Here’s what Vladislav and Ania’s parents shared with us: “Over the years, the children have gone through many intensive care units with lung ventilation—they lived in hospitals for half a year. Doctors always prepared us for the worst, but we believed that our children were strong, and together we would overcome everything. Our children need rehabilitation like air.”

Your generous contributions have played an essential role in providing the necessary rehabilitation that our children so desperately need. We cannot emphasise enough how vital this ongoing support is—rehabilitation is truly a lifeline for Vladislav and Ania. Thank you for standing by them and making a difference in their lives. 

We will continue to keep you updated on the progress of the children we support, thanks to your help. Together, we can hold onto hope and strive for brighter days ahead. 

Warm regards,

Natalie Blinder 

Founder of Bright Kids Charity

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