As an infant, Polina suffered a severe neurological infection, after which the girl's muscles were constantly tense and in pain. It was difficult for her to even hold a spoon, to speak and smile, and she could only move around in a wheelchair. Later, Polya lost her mother and ended up in an orphanage.
In December 2022, specialists from the Fond brought her to Moskva for treatment. She underwent two surgeries: one on her spinal cord and one on her legs. Step by step, her smile and clear speech returned, and then Polina took her first independent steps. Now she walks on her own — even if only for a short time and over small distances, but this is a huge achievement.
"Polyushka is very brave, like a real knight," her nanny laughs, "And her loyal helper could be called her squire."
Recently, the nanny noticed a lump in Polina's abdomen — she needed emergency hospitalization and surgery. The whole time Polya was in the hospital, her nanny was with her, so the girl was not afraid, and even lying before anesthesia, she smiled.
The surgery was successful and now Polya has already returned to the Sotsialnyy tsentr. Thank you for your compassion! With your help, we paid for the work of nannies for Polina and two other children.
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