Introdusing the Fundraiser – who is Teodor?
Teodor celebrated his fourth birthday in April and would love to run around the garden with his friends one day. However, the consequences of a complicated birth prevent him from doing so for now. He was born with severe birth asphyxia and was diagnosed with cerebral palsy (dystonic-dyskinesic component). Despite everything Teík has been through, he is a very perceptive, cheerful, and sociable boy. He understands almost everything, actively responds to stimuli from his surroundings, and enjoys communicating. He has a tremendous desire to move independently and explore the world, but his little body is holding him back for now. His delayed motor development prevents him from taking simple steps that come naturally to others. Teodor is an extremely persistent fighter who never gives up. Your financial support is a significant investment in Teodorek's future and his chance for an independent life. Every therapy and rehabilitation session brings him closer to his goal – to one day be able to run, discover the world, and live life to the fullest. Open your hearts and contribute to Teodorek's journey toward his lifelong dream. Together, we can prove that even the biggest obstacles can be overcome. Thank you for any help you can provide.
Who will we help?
Teodorek is a four-year-old boy with incredible perseverance and courage. His arrival into the world was very difficult and complicated. He spent several minutes without oxygen, had to be resuscitated, and in the first days after birth, there was a real fight for his life. Teodorek won his first big battle, survived, and despite all the complications and suffering, he remains cheerful and full of life. Two years ago, he was diagnosed with cerebral palsy (dystonic-dyskinesic component), which unfortunately greatly hinders his development and widens the developmental gap between him and his peers.
Teodorek is a cheerful and sociable boy who fights hard against the adversity of his fate. After birth, he spent his first days in the neonatal intensive care unit, where he was placed in hypothermia for three days to protect his brain. Since then, he has been undergoing constant rehabilitation—the Vojta method, the Bobath concept, intensive neurorehabilitation, occupational therapy, swimming, hippotherapy, the Feldenkrais method, and osteodynamics are an integral part of his daily life. All of these therapies are very expensive, especially for me as a single mother.
Although Teodorek can only crawl and is trying to climb (he cannot sit up on his own yet), his determination and progress are incredible. He regularly visits a clinical speech therapist because he can only say a few words on his own and eats mostly blended or pureed food. Since he was 5 months old, he has also been monitored for low weight—he is still smaller than his peers. But his little body hides a lot of energy and determination!
Teodorek started exercising while he was still in the incubator. Despite all the difficulties, he does not give up. Every little step forward is a big victory for us. Intensive rehabilitation stays bring almost immediate improvement, and Teodorek loves exercising. As his mother, I am extremely proud of him and believe that with your help, he will one day be able to run around the yard with his friends.
Although, due to the misfortunes of fate, I live alone with Teodorek, I try to do my best every day for his development and future independent life. I believe that together we can achieve a happy and fulfilling childhood for Teodorek. We are a great support to each other.
What will the funds from this fundraiser be used for?
Your contributions will be used for intensive neurorehabilitation stays for Teodor in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, which are not covered by health insurance. One two-week stay costs approximately CZK 120,000. Our goal is to complete these stays several times a year to achieve the greatest possible progress in Teodor's development.
The money will also be used for outpatient rehabilitation, additional payments for medical stays, and therapies such as BDA therapy, Anat Baniel, hippotherapy, craniosacral osteopathy, the Feldenkrais method, swimming, speech therapy, as well as medical and other compensatory aids (sports stroller, walker, special medical shoes, speech therapy aids, including communication applications). Teík's dream is to ride on dolphins, and we would like to go to Turkey for dolphin therapy next year. The money would also be used to purchase medicines and dietary supplements.
Your donation can mean the difference between despair and hope, between stagnation and progress. Help Teodorek get back on his feet and enjoy a happy and active childhood. Every contribution, whether small or large, brings Teodorek a new day full of possibilities and joy, and gives us hope and strength for the future.
Thank you for your kindness and support, we greatly appreciate it.
With respect and gratitude, Diana and Teodorek
If the target amount is not raised, we will have to reduce the number of planned stays and therapies. If more money is raised, it will be used for additional aids necessary for Teodor's development and everyday life, or possibly also for sick children of single mothers.