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Thanks to you, Mark received therapeutic nutrition. Thank you!

Anya Chizhova Foundation

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Thanks to your support, we purchased specialized therapeutic nutrition for Mark. He received the necessary formula for two months, which was a tremendous help and a valuable support for his family.

Mark has a serious condition called spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) type 1. Due to his condition, he cannot eat regular food, so the special formula is his only source of nutrition and strength. He needs the formula constantly, making regular procurement a challenging task for the family.

Thanks to you, we were able to provide Mark with a supply of therapeutic nutrition. This allowed the family to rest easy, worrying about whether their child would have enough formula. Mark's family sincerely thanks you for your help. Thank you for being there when it mattered most and helping provide their child with vital nutrition!

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Nutritional Therapy for Mark with Spinal Muscular Atrophy

Five years ago, Mark was born, and during his first months of life, he developed like a normal baby. But after just two months, it became clear something was wrong: Mark couldn't lift his head at all. At 3.5 months old, he was diagnosed with SMA type 1. A whole year was spent waiting for treatment. During this time, Mark became significantly weaker and became completely dependent on adult care and medical equipment.

Mark is a very inquisitive and sociable boy: he loves cars, collects Kinder Surprise figurines, plays computer and board games, and enjoys traveling and discovering new places.

Because of his severe diagnosis, feeding Mark is not an easy task. He eats four to five times a day, at regular intervals, with each feeding taking up to an hour. A special therapeutic formula is the only source of strength, energy, and development for his body. Other nutrition is not suitable for Mark: without the formula, his condition worsens, and the progress the family has been working towards for years could be lost.

Join the fundraiser and together we will help provide Mark with a two-month supply of vital nutrition.