Let's help Irina recover from a spinal stroke and learn to walk again

ORBI Stroke Foundation

Foundation • Moscow

Before the tragic events, Irina led a busy lifestyle: she worked for a large company, organized corporate events, traveled, and studied foreign languages. During a routine surgical procedure to remove a herniated disc, Irina experienced a rare complication: a spinal stroke. The consequences were critical, leading to complete paralysis of her limbs, loss of sensation in her thoracic spine, and complete dependence on external assistance. After undergoing basic rehabilitation, she has shown slight improvement, indicating a potential for partial or complete recovery of her motor functions. However, Irina needs an individualized program with high-intensity therapy. To restore leg mobility and neuromuscular connections, she requires a specialized rehabilitation center equipped with modern equipment and a team of specialized professionals (neurologists, physiotherapists, and occupational therapists). Irina lives alone, and there are no close relatives who can provide financial or physical support. The cost of an intensive rehabilitation course at a specialized center is significantly higher than Irina's financial capabilities. Without timely intervention from qualified professionals and the use of specialized techniques, the window of opportunity for maximum neurological recovery may be missed. Let's support Irina and help her pay for a rehabilitation course at a specialized center so that she can return to her normal life.