02.05.2024
Dear Benefactors! After monitoring the current situation at existing rehabilitation centers in Ukraine (client reviews; rehabilitation courses and positive outcomes for children in the care of the friendly foundation "Crab", and personal communications between Alisa's mother and the families of other special children), we suggested that Alisa's parents seek a consultation at the center "Modrici". This center is more expensive than all the previous ones, but the rehabilitation results are positive for most patients. 

Anna, Alisa's mother had heard of this center, but because the price was significantly higher than others, she had not considered it. In our work, the main — decision of the parents is paramount. We can advise, but the parents choose where to undergo specific treatment. Therefore, all further information was provided by Alisa's mother: "After speaking with the rehabilitation specialist and the administration, I learned that this center is focused on achieving specific results in a short period of time. 
Yes, unfortunately, it is much more expensive than the other centers where we undergo rehabilitation, but the center's specialists instill confidence that Alisa is their patient and they can help her get closer to a normal life. We truly believe  that this will be a more rational way to contribute to her development. The amount is dramatically large; our family cannot afford it. The city programs that partially covered 2021 - 2023 the years have been closed.  our daughter's rehabilitation costs in 
The results of the center's patients "Modrici" are simply wonderful. No one can give guarantees in our situation, neither doctors nor rehabilitation specialists, since the human brain is a puzzle, but my little girl has already snatched this ticket to life; she managed to survive after birth, and I believe in her! 
Thanks to you, we can see the progress in her development. As a mother, this makes me very happy and motivates me, despite her other illness — epilepsy, which haunts us and keeps us on our toes. But Alisa is a strong child and will definitely overcome her illness. We are currently continuing to search for a suitable therapy.
We're having dental surgery in May. Aliska has developed cavities and cavities in her teeth due to the medications, which is why she's eating and sleeping poorly. The decision has been made to treat them under general anesthesia. I'm very worried. Our Lisa is a champion; with such support, she'll move mountains. A year ago, I couldn't even dream that my child would crawl from one end of the carpet to the other, or that she'd get down on her knees to see her toy. Yes, see! 
It seemed like we didn't even give her a chance to improve her vision before, but now I can confidently say she sees. She still needs a lot of work on her understanding and awareness, which is why we decided to change the rehabilitation center. We believe in our child; everything will work out; it just takes time and hard work. Unfortunately, we're struggling financially, and we couldn't do it without you. I kindly ask for your help  to reach this goal.
Sincerely, Anna, Alisa's mother

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At Alisa's mother's request, we are reopening the application for her child's rehabilitation.

Thanks to the help of caring people, Alisa has undergone rehabilitation at the center twice. "Kids Rexab".

"Words cannot express my gratitude. My child needs daily exercises to improve her health. Specially trained specialists in this field make a special contribution; they correct and provide the necessary guidance on how to move forward, what physical exercises and activities to do. Alisa was prescribed a nocturnal electrophonogram of the brain, and together with a neurologist, we decided to change her further treatment plan for epilepsy. At this stage, we've switched to one of the two medications; this hasn't resolved the problem, and tests have shown the need for another medication; we're currently monitoring her.

The war has changed our lives. Alisa's father's salary was cut in half, but despite this, we travel far from home at our own risk to receive the high-quality and necessary support from specialists. Rehabilitation has paid off; today, Alisa can confidently stand on all fours, swaying and trying to crawl, but unfortunately, she still has difficulty controlling her legs. She can say "pa-pa," "ba-ba," and her babble has also expanded to include more sounds: "eeeee," "meee," "oh," "ow," and "maaa."

Epilepsy is a treacherous disease, but we're not giving up and believe that with long-term rehabilitation and professional help, Alisa can overcome it.

In such a difficult time for Ukrainians, I ask for help and understanding from every one of our benefactors.".

Sincerely, Alisa's mother, Anna Russeva.

For ways to help, see here.

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Almost two years ago, my little sunshine was born, although at one point it seemed like a bolt from the blue. My daughter was born unexpectedly, with little chance of survival. But even then, she defended that chance, and since then, we have been moving only «forward and not a step back», in every sense of the word. It was scary, and I didn't know what to do. How was Alisa? Was she alive? Was she breathing?

Thanks to God and the doctors, Alisa was saved, and even then she became a fighter. I say that she is – my champion, because everything my daughter has been through in her life since  in diapers is – daily work, like in professional sports.

 This isn't the life I imagined for my child, but we strive only for victory, and unfortunately, we can't win this race without you.

Thanks to the Charity Foundation “Little Bee” we were given the opportunity to take a course at a qualified center. After this, Aliska has gained a lot of strength; she can sit with and without the support of her arms, and she no longer wobbles so noticeably.

Despite her diagnosis of congenital coordination disorder, she tries to maintain her balance. Although Aliska has a strong character, she is a loving girl and loves to cuddle.

Our daughter's babbling has become more understandable; her father has heard the cherished «pa-pa», and this makes us happy; it's a small sign that we're doing everything right.

 Unfortunately, this isn't the end of our rehabilitation journey, but it's already a big step toward recovery.

A huge thank you to every one of our magicians! I ask you – please support us, do not pass by! Alisa needs to continue her courses of rehabilitation. For her they are life itself.

Sincerely, Alisa's parents.

For the ways you can help, see here.

In 2020, over a single month the sum of 27 611,00 UAH was raised, and 2 courses at a rehabilitation centre were paid for, costing 26 500,00 UAH. In February 2022  a rehabilitation course costing 18250,00 UAH was paid for; in November 2022 a rehabilitation course costing 28450,00 UAH was paid for. In March 2023 a rehabilitation course costing 16500 UAH was paid for. In September - 15891 UAH.

Hello! My name is Anna, I am — the mother of little Alisa, who lives in Odessa and really needs your help.

26 February 2020 a happy event occurred — our little girl was born, so defenseless and dear. But we didn't have time to savor this joy, because even then the doctors said: "God willing, you'll get through". At that moment, much was unclear, and a year later, it's no longer clear.

The baby was born by pacemaker at 37 week, because she stopped moving. Unfortunately, the surgery wasn't performed until the next day. The baby's condition was assessed at  a score of 7/8 on the Apgar scale. Alice was immediately carried away because she didn't cry.

While I was in the intensive care unit after surgery, my daughter was in the children's ward, connected to a ventilator. I didn't know the child's condition, but my family, trying to protect me, said that everything would be okay, and we would pull through.       

The list of diagnoses Alice's is so long, it's hard to believe that all this refers to such a small child:

CNS VDR: hypoplasia of the corpus callosum, secondary microcephaly, moderate hyperopia, cerebral palsy, flaccid tetraparesis, Secondary moderate hyperhomocysteinemia, aminoacidopathy, transient hypogammaglobulinemia, CD4+ deficiency8+ T-lymphocytes, cytotoxic cells, secondary mitochondrial dysfunction, symptomatic focal epilepsy.

Currently, my daughter does not sit, crawl, or walk. It is unknown whether she can see at all. She plays with toys by touch, recognizes family members, and understands who is a stranger. This year, we've had more than 12 massages, 5 acupuncture, 3 Vojta therapy, and 8 Bobath therapy, all done with our personal funds.

We've only been to state-funded rehabilitation twice, and once to rehabilitation in the Czech Republic through a public fundraising campaign. Development progress daughter is there, but it's not enough. Our finances are exhausted, only my husband works, and, unfortunately, his salary cannot cover the costs of our child's treatment.

We are really hoping for support from caring kind-hearted people. With your help, we can take Alisa to rehabilitation centers, where the child's chances to recover quickly and get back on her feet will increase.