Hope for Eva in her fight against glioblastoma

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Introduction of the collection

My sister Terezka (13 years old) and I are turning to you with an urgent request for help in a difficult life situation that unexpectedly hit our family. 

Our beloved Mum Eva is fighting for her life. 

One seemingly ordinary day, while out for a walk, she had a severe epileptic seizure without warning. At that moment, our fight to save her life began. Subsequent examinations revealed the harsh reality – a brain tumor that was later specified as a glioblastoma, one of the most aggressive types of brain tumors. Approximately 300 people out of 10 million fall ill with this diagnosis each year. 

Mum is a person with an extraordinarily big heart who spreads joy, positive energy and love around her all her life. We all suffer a lot at the thought that Terezka in particular could lose the hugs of her beloved mother, who is the only one who fully understands her uniqueness and can always encourage her.

Who do we help?

Until now our mum has lived a full life. She saw her work as a mission. As an occupational therapist in the retirement home of the Pilsen Diocesan Charity, she devoted her time and energy every day to helping the elderly live a better and happier life. In addition, our Mum has been writing a book in which she would like to describe her practice and experience in this area. Despite the demanding profession, she always managed to balance her work duties with taking care of her family and was able to find harmony between helping others and loving those closest to her.

Mum has already bravely completed three difficult brain surgeries. Although it was possible to remove the tumor each time, it always grew back very soon, despite the subsequent radiation and chemotherapy treatments.

Her tough fight with the disease is definitely not over but she is not giving up. Currently, there is a specialized TTF (Tumor Treating Fields) therapy that represents one of the last options available. This method can significantly improve the quality of life and extend it from a few months to years. However, the therapy is very financially demanding, which is why our goal now is to raise CZK 7,200,000 to pay for it.

What exactly will the money from this collection be used for?

TTF therapy uses electric fields to disrupt the division of tumor cells and slow their growth. This breakthrough method was developed by scientists in Israel, and from there it quickly spread throughout the world. Its effectiveness has been clinically verified and in many countries the treatment is already covered by public health insurance. However, this option does not yet exist in the Czech Republic, which is why we are turning to you for help.

The monthly cost of this therapy is around CZK 600,000. Your contributions will allow the mother to undergo this vital treatment for a whole year. Every donation, no matter the amount, means a lot and helps bring her closer to the hope of recovery.

If we manage to raise more money than is needed for the treatment itself, we will use the surplus for additional support – for example, to buy food supplements and other non-reimbursed medicines. If there are still free funds after that, we undertake to donate them to help another patient who is struggling with the same diagnosis.

We thank everyone from the bottom of our hearts for any support. Your kindness and generosity give us strength and hope during this difficult time.

With deep gratitude, 

Daughters Veronika and Terezka, and husband Honza