For her parents, she is the greatest joy. They would do anything for her, but today they know that the only thing that can help their daughter is rehabilitation. Intensive, „literally as if tailored,“ says Petronelka's father.
A cheerful young lady with beautiful eyes will soon turn ten. She hasn't taken her first step yet, but she longs for it and shows it every day. She was born prematurely, in her 7th month, weighed a kilo and a half, she was tiny, and it hurt to look at her in the incubator. No one knew what would happen. But the young lady has been a fighter since birth; after more than two months, her parents finally brought their firstborn daughter home. They were determined to do the first and the last for Petronelka. And that's still happening today.
A year later, a diagnosis of cerebral palsy was established. From childhood, they practiced the painful Vojta method, and although no one could predict Petronelka's development, it is clear as day that the little girl is progressing. Slowly but surely. A huge step forward is the fact that she has finally stopped toe-walking and can now step properly on her foot. This is a big milestone for taking the first step. „However, we can't do it without quality neurorehabilitation. That's why we need to attend a stay at Adeli. Insurance will not cover anything, and our options are significantly limited.“
Two years ago, the family paid for the myotenofasciotomy developed by Dr. Nazarov using their own funds. It is the Ulzibat method, which significantly improves the elasticity and functionality of muscles affected by severe spasticity. The procedure was performed in Barcelona and cost the family 10,000 euros. „We don't regret it. Our daughter's flexibility has truly improved, and the fact that she stopped tip-toeing is also a result of this procedure. However, our financial resources are no longer sufficient for a stay at Adeli, which is why we are turning to good people with a request to contribute even a small amount that won't strain their family budget. If enough people believe together, we will be able to get Petronelka to Adeli. I believe in the goodness of people,“ explain the parents.
Petronelka enjoys life immensely. She is a second-grader at a special school and loves going there. For example, today at school she sang in English, and her teacher decided she should also enter a competition. She discovered a love for English as a self-taught learner, thanks to her phone where she plays music. Petronelka can pick up a spoon and tries to eat yogurt by herself, and is currently diligently learning to dress herself. A huge victory is when she asks to go to the bathroom. She hones her fine motor skills with pencils, loves to draw, adores animals, nature, and outings. The little girl is entitled to the best possible quality of life, so her parents don't give up. In addition to home exercises, they want to take their daughter for a stay at Adeli. They give her everything they can – love, energy, encouragement. However, they need help financing the necessary rehabilitation. They are convinced that Petronelka will one day thank everyone with her own steps. With support, she may not be one hundred percent, but the little girl will look at the world from a height. This is a detail that a healthy person often doesn't realize or appreciate. Let's try to help Petronelka achieve her big dream.
