Help to100 most disadvantaged orphans (disability)

Dear Friends!

We thank you for your support of our project on Global Giving! Since the beginning of the project, 160 people have donated $15,869! With your help, the lives of children with severe mental and physical disabilities have significantly improved!

Orthopedists visit the children again
The orthopedists visit the children in Elatma Orphanage (Ryazan region) in the Verticalization Project for their checkup. It was necessary to make the planned inspection of all 14 children participating in the project. They make sure the new orthopedic products are working well and see the results of the treatment the children receive in the Federal Bureau of Medical and Social Expertise, Moscow.
As always, the children greeted us with joy and with fear at the same time - like all children, they do not like doctors!

This year, we provided new orthotics for six children. All of the children are doing well. Treatment by the FBMSE gave all the children unconditional positive dynamics. They had significantly decreased muscle spasticity, their neurological condition was better in eight children, all children continue to grow and gain weight. Now, they can walk confidently, stand, learn motor skills and develop intellectually.

Previously the children laid in their beds – now they are on the go!
Roma K. (name changed) laid in his bed all day, every day. Roma began participating in the Verticalization Project in the summer of 2011. Now he can stand confidently and walk with support, in spite of his underdeveloped muscles in his legs and well-kept body. Fortunately, the boy had no spasticity, so the removal of the casts and wearing the orthotic devices do not cause him any pain.

Anne L. (name changed) joined the project in the summer of 2013. The little girl is very smart, very well spoken and has many of the self-help skills. Personnel in orphanage saw her potential and gave her generic orthotics. Anna began to walk slowly. In the project, she was given orthotics that were made for her and now she confidently walks!

Thanks to all professionals involved in the project and to you, dear Benefactors - with your help the lives of these children are getting better! In the autumn, we will continue to care for the Elatma`s children in Moscow. You can help them to develop further by making regular donations and telling your friends about us!

Dear Friends!

We thank you for your support of our project on Global Giving! Since the beginning of the project, 148 people have donated $14,544! With your help, the lives of children with severe mental and physical disabilities have significantly improved!

Epilepsy episodes have been reduced
Gleb A. (name changed) has Down syndrome and epilepsy. He lives al his live in Orphanage 8 in Moscow. The boy's condition was very difficult in the last year – on a daily basis he experienced 7 to 15 episodes, accompanied by severe pain and loss of consciousness. He was transferred from one hospital to another, changed medications - but not getting any better.

We purchased the anticonvulsant Petnidan medication for him.
In the first days, Gleb was much better and in a couple of weeks his attacks virtually stopped! Now for the first time in many years, he lives without pain and loss of consciousness! It was only possible thanks to your donations!

Orphans from Elatma were treated in Moscow
We organized the assessment and treatment of 8 children from Elatma orphanage in the Federal Bureau of Medical and Social Expertise in Moscow.

The children were assessed by neurologists, orthopedists and other specialists. They did X-rays and conducted a variety of diagnostic, treatment and rehabilitations (physiotherapy, training in the sensory room, etc.). Some children were fitted for and received orthopedic devices. For these children to receive similar comprehensive care, not only in Elatma, but even in Moscow it is virtually impossible as there aren’t the necessary institutions or specialists.

Our doctors who have treated the children in Elatma since 2008, recommended the children should have follow up consultations on a regular basis at least 2-3 times a year. It is important as the children grow and become more active. Regular visits improve the health of children and improve the results of their work on the daily verticalization sessions.

And children liked the clinic because it’s achange of scenery, "access to people" outside the walls of the orphanage and to chat with new people - a rarity and a joy for these children!

We are grateful to all our benefactors! With your help, the children are conquering their disabilities, growing, developing and living life to the fullest!

Support them by telling all your friends!