In Ukraine, parents of children with special needs are encouraged to hand their children over to state care. They are told their children are a burden on society. Children are sent to institutions where they are subjected to abuse and neglect. There is minimal support available to parents who fight to keep their children with them. Maya's Hope wants to help relieve some of the burden on these amazing parents and assist in keeping children with their families, where they belong.
"Good evening, we are a large family from Rivne. The eldest son, Dmitry, 11 years old, at birth received damage of the brain, as a result of which he was diagnosed with cerebral palsy. After a long stay in the regional hospital of the city he was discharged home with a diagnosis of epilepsy. We have been fighting for his full life for eleven years. Dozens of rehabilitations have taken place in public and private rehabilitation centers. Expensive medical treatment, as well as some types of alternative medicine, unfortunately due to the severe damage to the brain, our results are minimal, but we continue to work to alleviate the general physical condition of the son and still hope for success. In his 11 years, Dmitry does not serve himself, does not sit, does not walk, does not speak. But he holds his head, recognizes his family and loved ones, likes to listen to music and fairy tales read by his mother or sister.
Dmitry is growing, and costs are rising: diapers, pills, special food ... we are financially exhausted, especially hard now, during quarantine. We have a constant need for diapers, anticonvulsants, wet wipes, creams, cereals, purees. Maybe your foundation will take our boy under care, and help in the purchase of such necessary things, thank you for your answer!"
Can you help us purchase diapers and formula for Dmitry?
Maya’s Hope helps disadvantaged children living in poverty and helps provide hope by instilling value and purpose in each child. We are celebrating 10 years of bringing hope to children around the world.