The video about Georgy was shown on ONT TV channel (Belarus) on April 19, 2012. The author is Tatiana Zhakhovskaya.
Parents' Letter (February 14, 2012)
Dear Chance Foundation!
I'll try to tell you about my son's life briefly. Georgy was born on May 2, 1997. He is a much longed-for child and has been making us happy since his very first days. Georgy's curiosity and intelligence has always made us proud. He always tried to achieve more. Georgy attended classes in Eastern martial arts and swam. In 2005 he enrolled in the Art school.
His health problems started when he turned 12, in 2009. Convulsions, pseudoepileptic seizures and slurred speech set in. Our neurologist recommended to hospitalize Georgy.
On February 10, 2010 the first embolisation of cerebral arteriovenous malformation (AVM) was succesfully performed.
On September 1, 2010 the second embolisation was performed. Unfortunately, it resulted in permanent blindness in the left eye: during the operation part of the composite material got into the bloodflow and blocked the artery supplying the ophthalmic nerve. Now my child is disabled.
In December 2012 Georgy was examined and another embolisation was recommended, this time with ONYX substance. The previous operations were conducted with the use of HYSTACRYL — a substance which dissolves in a while, making the number of required follow-up operations uncertain. And with each embolisation the chances of complications increase. ONYX is not registered in the Republic of Belarus, though in Israel and Germany it has been successfully used for quite a long time now.
Despite all the hardships and painfulness of the treatment, Georgy is a good student. Actually, he is allowed not to attend school and be taught at home, but whenever he feels good, Georgy comes to classes. He leads an active life and likes to spend time with his friends.
Please, help my son!
Respectfully,
Elena Myndra
22.08.2012
Chance Foundation initiates reccurent fund-raising to cover the costs of the second stage of treatment of Georgy — course of stereotactic radiotherapy.
The amount claimed for the collection — 36 890 Euro includes the cost of treatment, payment for the services of an interpreter, flights and transfer.
The medical treatment is vital for Georgy. Each donation makes a difference.
25.06.2012
From the letter of the mother of Georgy:
"Good evening. Operation on Georgy went well and according to the specialists, further endovascular surgery is not possible and it is recommended to undergo a a course of stereotactic radiotherapy. This therapy is carried out in two stages, though th exact days are not known yet. At the moment, Georgy is in the intensive care and will stay there for the night"
24.06.2012
From the letter of the mother of Georgy:
"Good afternoon. We have arrived to the clinic, the trip went well. Yesterday and today anestesiologist and the doctor have been making preparations for the operation. Surgery is planned for tomorrow morning and will be performed by Pr. Brassel. We have all the hope and trust in good outcome. All the best."
19.06.2012
04.06.2012
Today Chance Foundation have covered the costs of the plane tickets for Georgy and his mother — 6 170 830 BYR. Georgy is expected to arrive to the Clinic in Duisburg on 23 june 2012.
April 2012
