By Justina Melinauskaite | Project Leader
Charity fund “Mamu unija“ during September, October and November have collected donations of 159 692 USD for children, who suffer from cancer.
All the money was used for children’s not compensated medications, nursing measures, to compensate fuel for riding to hospital and back home. Also, 4 children were sent to Switzerland to cure eye cancer and for new project as well. “Child Oncology Help Center” (“Vaiku onkologijos pagalbos centras”) – is a project, which gist is a home, which is not in a hospital and creates home environment. This project is like a social phenomenon – home. “Mamu unija” initiated this project because we aimed to build up a home, which would be designed for a child, who suffers from cancer and his family, so they could live and spend their free time there. This home would help to create a secure, cozy and helping to heal atmosphere.
During three months, for the construction of this home we spent 135 416 USD.
We supported kids’ (Laurynas, Domas, Maksimilijanas and a new girl named Aiste) treatment in the clinics of Switzerland (17 608 USD). Laurynas and Domas traveled to Switzerland for two times, Aiste and Maksimilijanas – once.
We have got the good news from our Laurynas – who is treated in Switzerland. Boy’s mother Ramune says: “Laurynas is already after inspection and the news are great. The tumor is completely destroyed, inactive and very little – about 4 mm size. We hope it won’t recover. The greatest risk for tumor to recover is within half a year after the last treatment, so the professor will monitor us and then transmit to Lithuanian doctors for checking. Later, the risk decreases and if the tumor will be inactive for two years – cancer is defeated!”
Also, during these three months, we provided the most essential nursing measures: diapers, wet wipes, mats. We distributed: diapers – 70 units, we wipes – 90 units, mats – 100 units. We gave away other hygiene measures (crèmes, shower gels, shampoos): crèmes – 40 units, shower gels and shampoos – 20 units, vaselines – 25 units.
During the 3 months we wished happy birthday for 50 children, fulfill 8 children’s biggest dreams. One of the mothers shared some joy after the fulfilled dream of her daughter:
“When the smile appears to your face, daughter, it’s so easy and well in the heart. This is the first smile since Saturday. Even if you say that you feel good, I can see you are exhausted because of the temperature and nausea. However, today is different and we hope that this night and tomorrow will be the same, that the smile will adorn your face more often, that blood indicators finally will start to recover and will rise soon. WE are strong and we will defeat this disease with all the support and good thoughts. “
Also, our Austeja’s dream was to visit USA, we fulfilled this dream and she, together with fund manager Egle Melinauskiene, traveled around her dream country for two weeks.
It is worth to mention that in the Vilnius Santariškes Division and Kaunas Oncology Department on every Wednesday we organized 28 events: we welcomed Olympic champion Ruta Meilutyte , played with physical principles and nitrogen, also baked pancakes with a 3D printer.
We want to thank all Global Giving donors, who help us to achieve our goals, fulfill children’s dreams and get well soon!
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