Hello!
On January 12, 1999 I gave birth to my son Dima. He was born on the eve of my birthday
and became the dearest birthday present in my life. Unfortunately, our carefree existence
was soon over.
In March 2002 Dima was undergoing medical examination for the nursery school. The surgeon
found a tumor in the abdominal area and sent us to the hospital. For several months the
doctors couldn’t determine a diagnosis. In June it became clear that Dima has chronic
myeloid leukemia without Ph-chromosome, a very rare disease among children.
Dima’s father got overwhelmed by the forthcoming difficulties. He packed his belongings
and transferred to me the responsibility for solving all the issues related to our son’s
treatment and financial support.
For my son, February 2004 began with a stay at intensive care. Then the doctors were
looking for the optimal treatment, next came one more visit to intensive care, a search
for blood donors and a lot more. As a result the doctors picked a medicine that keeps my
son in a good condition (Roferon). However, we cannot receive it for free, so we always
have to look for money for medications. Since it is the only suitable medicine, Dima will
have to take it till the complete recovery. At present there are three injections per week,
each of them costs 1,095 rubles.
In April 2006 it became clear that bone marrow transplantation is the only way to save my
son’s life. Unfortunately, none of his relatives matched as a donor. After the typing
procedure, international registry showed 15 potential donors.
After I informed my employer that I will need to take a leave for 2 months for my son’s
operation I was fired. All our income consists now of Dima’s disability pension
(3,500 rubles per month) and alimony (4,000 rubles). Meanwhile, we pay 1,500 rubles per
month for utilities and try to buy proper nutrition my son needs. We are also trying
to save money for transplantation (15,000 euro is needed for the donor search, additional
2,500 euro for delivery of material to Russia, and we also need money for rehabilitation
period). This is a huge amount for me and I will not be able to raise it without your help.
Dima is now in a good condition for transplantation, which gives him a very good chance
for life.
Please help me save my son!
Update as of March 29, 2008
We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to Evgenij who bought
10 packages of Roferon for Dima. It will last Dima three weeks.
Dima's mom
Update as of May 6, 2008.
Thanks to support of RAYAR company, we were able to pay for the donor search for Dima in full!
Update as of March 20, 2009.
On March 23, Dima will be hospitalized for therapy of his spleen. He will probably need
surgery and/or chemotherapy. Dima feels well, but started to have problems with
tolerating Roferon. When the dosage was reduced, his spleen began to grow.
In two-three months Dima is planned to undergo bone marrow transplantation.
Update as of May 12, 2009.
Dima underwent splenectomy (surgery to remove his spleen) and he lost a
lot of blood.
For now, he is in intensive care under the doctors' watch. Dima is in a
stable condition.
Update as of May 29, 2009.
The transplantation was scheduled for June 29th. We need to raise 2,500
Euros for the delivery of transplant.
Update as of July 5, 2009.
Dima is in 5th post-transplantation day. For now, the leukocyte count
has not dropped that much and Dima feels well. He is still
active and moves around a lot.
Update as of July 13, 2009.
Dima's leukocyte count fell to 0.5. His temperature periodically rises
to 39.6C and his blood pressure is unstable. Dima is receiving antibiotics.
Update as of July 14, 2009.
We are enormously grateful to Recreation Center Okhta for creating
color flyers with Dima's photo. We are very thankful to Elena for her
active help with fundraising and participation in our
difficult situation.
Dima's mom
Update as of July 23, 2009.
Dima finally exited cytopenia. He is feeling relatively well.
Update as of July 30, 2009.
Dima was discharged for outpatient monitoring.
His temperature stabilized, Dima is more active and feels much better.
Dima's mom
Update as of August 23, 2009.
Dima is monitored as an outpatient, and he
feels well. He is now undergoing scheduled hematological testing.
Update as of September 1, 2009.
Dima feels well and the doctors allowed him to start going to school.
Dima started 4th grade. Our congratulations!
Update as of October 2, 2009.
Unfortunately, Dima's transplant was rejected. His own bone marrow is now
functioning. Dima feels well, but the test results show liver enlargement.
The next week he will undergo control tests.
Update as of January 15, 2010.
Dima feels well and attends school. The control tests' results showed
that his liver function improved and it is gradually recovering.
Dima's mom
Update as of June 4, 2010.
Dima is doing well. He finished the 4th grade, and now he and his mom
are planning to go to dacha for summer. His liver counts are normal.
After the transplantation, Dima had many dental issues and he
constantly has to have treatment. Other than that he is well.
Correspondent Bank:
Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas,
SWIFT: BKTRUS33
Beneficiary Bank:
OJSC Bank Petrovski (f. EEFC Bank Plc.)
SWIFT: PETRRU2P
Account No. 04096265
Beneficiary:
Non-Profit Organization
"AdVita Charitable Foundation",
account # 40703840712001000468
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Correspondent Bank:
Deutsche Bank AG,
SWIFT: DEUTDEFF
Beneficiary Bank:
OJSC Bank Petrovski (f. EEFC Bank Plc.)
SWIFT: PETRRU2P
Account No. 100 9497918 1000
Beneficiary:
Non-Profit Organization
"AdVita Charitable Foundation",
account # 40703978312001000468
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