Sneakers for Vasya

For Vasya, every physical education class at school is not about participating in a game, but about watching football his peers. For several years now, the boy has not been able to join the team because cancer prevents him from moving freely.

Vasya is 13 years old. But his life experience is not childish at all

Doctors' report on oncological disease completely changed Vasya's life:

• moving from his hometown in Zhytomyr region to Kyiv,

• hospitalization at the Cancer Institute,

• surgery and chemotherapy.

Endoprosthesis instead of amputation

The tumor destroyed the bone so much that the issue of leg amputation arose. But there was a chance: installation of an endoprosthesis - an innovative implant that cost UAH 1,500,000.

Thanks to those who care, a miracle became possible

The fight for Vasya's health began with fundraising. Philanthropists from all over Ukraine sent money transfers with signatures: "Vasya on the leg"We were conducting it:

• charity fairs,

• campaigns within the initiative #GoodTuesday,

• events with video reports and words of support.

In early 2020, the dream became a reality: You have an endoprosthesis fitted. The entire country raised UAH 1,500,000, which seemed like an exorbitant amount. This became possible thanks to the power of people's faith and support.

The dream is not only about health, but also about sneakers

Vasya's biggest dream was to get rid of uncomfortable orthopedic shoes. Because of the difference in leg length, he wore boots with a rise, which rubbed his feet to the wounds.

While the boy was waiting for the surgery, he dreamed of only one thing a pair of regular sneakersthat would not remind you of the disease.

And this dream has come true: Anna Glushchenko presented Vasya with a long-awaited pair of new shoes Nike.

New school year - new hopes

A new academic year is ahead. If there is no distance learning, physical education classes will be back on the schedule. Vasya is still undergoing rehabilitation and cannot run with his friends yet. But he has sneakers waiting for him at home.

And he knows exactly: This first goal was not for the team, but for the victory over the disease.

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