According to statistics, people are more likely and quicker to help children whose photos are frightening—showing tears, tubes, scars, tumors, or obvious pathologies. If a child looks healthy, and especially if they are smiling in the photo, the amount of help people offer is usually much lower.
On Friday, the fundraising campaign started. We announced it in the group, Andrey's mother told friends and acquaintances, and there was some initial activity on the platform itself. About five hours later, your reposts, comments, and donations boosted the campaign so much that the whole city of Trekhgornyy—and probably not only it—stood up for the boy who is smiling in the photo. The campaign took off, despite connection issues, the weekend, and distances. People supported Andrey, who had no idea how much magical commotion was happening around him.
You know, all the children supported by Fond Redkie deti have difficult stories. Andrey also has scars, he has been hospitalized more than once, and like all children, he knows how to cry, but none of this manipulation was needed. His campaign progressed at a good pace and according to the most ethical principles. Friends, thank you for your ability to see the essence, to support rare cases, and to sense a difficult story behind a child's smile. Special thanks to Trekhgornyy for knowing how to stand by their own.
In August, Andrey came to Chelyabinsk for a blood test, and the results will take six months to arrive. On that same day, the boy who raised help with his smile had his birthday, and it felt as if all of you gave him the most precious gift. Thank you for being there!
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