By MARINA KHETSURIANI | Project leader
Gabriel has just turned 10, and this birthday carries a very special meaning for his family and for all of us.
After surviving a serious car accident, Gabriel has been going through a long and difficult period of recovery and rehabilitation. Every step forward now matters. His family continues to follow medical recommendations and support him as he gradually returns to his daily routines, therapies, and activities.
For Gabriel, who is autistic and requires ongoing developmental support, recovery is not only about healing from his physical injuries. It is also about rebuilding confidence, strengthening his motor skills, and continuing the developmental progress he had worked so hard to achieve.
Today, however, we simply want to celebrate him. Gabriel is 10 years old. Seeing him with his birthday cake, growing stronger and moving forward after everything he has been through, is something his family once could only hope for.
Thank you to everyone who continues to stand beside Gabriel. Your kindness and support remain deeply important as his recovery journey continues.
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