Sometimes illness deprives a child of the ability to eat regular food. The body may not absorb it, or absorb it poorly—in such situations, without special therapeutic formulas, a child cannot grow, gain strength, or develop. For these children, nutritional support is a vital necessity.
One such child is a five-year-old girl from the Republic of Mariy El. Two years ago, after her mother died, she was placed in an orphanage. She still has her father, who loves his daughter very much and comes to visit her, but he works on rotational shifts and simply cannot take her home.
In January 2026, during a visit by specialists from the Doroga zhizni foundation, a dietitian diagnosed the girl with chronic protein-energy deficiency and prescribed therapeutic nutrition.
Now, after a three-month course, the little girl has not only gained weight but also strengthened her muscle mass—the caregivers note this with joy. Now she has the strength to explore the world: with curiosity, excitement, and pleasure, just as a child should.
We thank everyone who responded to the fundraiser and helped pay for special nutrition for three months for two girls from the orphanage in the Republic of Mariy El.
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