Arina was growing up as a bright, curious, and quick-witted little girl. By the age of one and a half, she was already learning to speak in full sentences. When her baby brother Timur was born, Arina even began “reading” children’s books to him in her own way.
But everything changed suddenly when Arina was two. She had her first seizure—then two more. Each episode left her more exhausted and confused, and soon her parents began to notice a regression in her development. Doctors diagnosed her with epilepsy.
Today, Arina takes daily medication, but it isn’t enough. To find the most effective treatment, doctors must first understand the cause of her seizures. The next critical step is a genetic analysis. This test can identify whether Arina has a mutation that may have triggered the disease.
Arina’s family needs help covering the cost of this test. With it, doctors will gain the insights they need to adjust her treatment and, hopefully, stop the seizures entirely.
Up to 70% of people with epilepsy can lead full, healthy lives with the right treatment. Arina has every chance to grow up as a happy, thriving child—just like before. Your support can help her get there.
