In the shadows of childhood joy lurked illness

Alanek had celebrated his fourth birthday just a few days earlier. These were the last days of carefree days before the arrival of a reality that shattered the entire order of their world. A reality full of incomprehensible words, hospital rooms, painful procedures and constant fear that invaded the lives of a four-year-old boy and his loved ones.

When a small bump appeared on his face near the arch of his eyebrow in late October 2023, no one suspected it was the first sign of a disease that was already spreading through his tiny body. The parents, trusting everyday life and common sense, thought the boy had simply been hit. Unfortunately, with each passing day the tumor grew, and with it anxiety, which in time turned into fear when tests began to reveal the truth.

Painful diagnosis

Alanek, admitted to the maxillofacial surgery department, was referred to "Cape of Hope" in Wroclaw the very next day. At the clinic, his parents heard a diagnosis that broke their world. Stage IV neuroblastoma - a malignant, aggressive cancer with metastases.

Doses of hope that come at a price

Therapy was an extremely difficult experience for Alank, which consumed all of his childish strength. The petite body struggled to endure successive infusions of chemotherapy. Ahead of Alan are the next stages of intensive treatment, which will require strength not only from him, but also from his entire family. He still awaits radiation therapy and immunotherapy.

Any help is proof of support

Along with the treatment, costs are rising, which are far beyond the family's budget. Alanek's parents are focused on what is most important - fighting for his life. However, without support, they will not be able to bear the burden of all expenses. It is your help that gives them the strength to focus on treatment, rather than on how to get funds for the next visit, transportation or specialized diet.