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Valikyz now has an active stroller

Spina bifida

Charitable foundation · Moscow

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of RUB 231,927

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At last Valikyz got an active stroller, the girl was waiting for it very much! Valikyz was born with a severe malformation - spina bifida. This is when in the womb the vertebrae do not close completely, and the spinal cord "falls out" of the vertebrae, forming a hernia. The hernia is sutured in the first day of life. But, unfortunately, everything below the hernia - a person does not feel. That is why the girl cannot walk on her own.

But now, thanks to the active wheelchair, Valikyz can do many things: she goes from room to room by herself, she goes to the kitchen by herself, she goes wherever she wants! No more waiting for an adult, it is time to be independent for real. Valikyz's mother told us: "Now my daughter helps me with household chores. This is so unusual and so joyful for both of us. The stroller not only made Valikyz's life better - it made life better for our whole family. Thank you so much to everyone who helped us raise money for our daughter's stroller."

The Spina Bifida Charitable Foundation would like to wholeheartedly thank all the tubers who supported the collection!

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About the campaign

Valikyz needs an active wheelchair

Valikyz is 9 years old and in the second grade. She has a lot of friends at school. Valikyz is very inquisitive, she is interested in absolutely everything: drawing and embroidery, reading books and watching cartoons, going for walks and playing with her little brother. Her mom says about Valikyz: "I am happy that I have such a sincere and kind daughter. I believe that she will be fine. Valikyz is a very good, sweet and sociable girl. She always finds common ground with other children.

Valikyz was born with a severe developmental malformation - spina bifida. This is when in the womb the vertebrae do not close completely, and the spinal cord "falls out", forming a hernia. The hernia is sutured in the first day of life. But, unfortunately, everything below the hernia - a person does not feel. That is why the girl cannot walk on her own.

In order for Valikyz to feel fully free, independent and mobile, she needs an active wheelchair. Then the girl will turn the wheels by herself and walk in the direction she wants. The family cannot afford to buy an expensive technical device. That is why we are collecting for the active wheelchair. Let's give Valikyz the freedom of movement!