Adelin, a five-year-old boy from Tulcea, Romania, dreams of taking his first steps. Born prematurely, he was diagnosed with spastic paraparesis. His mother, Adriana, recalls the doctor’s words: "He told me that he was a child with problems, that he wouldn’t walk... And since then, we've been running from hospital to hospital." A new chapter of the struggle began, one filled with surgeries, therapies, and long trips to Galați, Bucharest, and Techirghiol.
Despite surgeries, therapies, and arduous trips for treatment, Adelin's spirit remains unbroken. His mother has tirelessly fought for his well-being, even sacrificing her own comfort to ensure he receives the care he needs.
"As a parent, it’s very hard when you see other children walking and ours can’t... We’ve been everywhere, to make him better, to help him walk. You can really see the progress, a lot of progress, but there’s still work to be done. We hope that, slowly, maybe one day we’ll succeed.", his mother hopes.
From the social worker in their community, the mother learned how she can get access to free and much needed kinetotherapy sessions, which make such a big difference in Adelin’s life.
UNICEF is working to ensure that Adelin and other children like him, along with their families, receive support from social workers to get access to quality services such as speech therapy, kinetotherapy, medical care, which are essential for children with special needs.
Your support will help Adelin and other children like him access the services they need in their community.
Every child deserves the opportunity to live a fulfilling life. Become a UNICEF Friend and make a difference in Adelin's life and the lives of other vulnerable children. Your support gives hope to Adelin and other children like him, helping them to reach their full potential.
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