Ivan has passed away…

When a simple ailment turns into a diagnosis

The pain in his side, which over time was combined with a persistent headache, might have seemed ordinary. After all, in children, especially vigorous ones like Ivan, similar complaints are common. But when the daily complaints were joined by a rash, there was an alarming sign. Follow-up examinations left no illusions - the results were bad. Instead of the expected diagnosis of a trivial infection , the words were heavy, harsh and merciless: acute lymphoblastic leukemia.

The way through treatment

That same day , Ivan was taken to the hospital by ambulance. From that moment on, his life turned into a constant march through cancer wards, chemotherapy cycles, tests and hospital nights.

Despite his own suffering, he was able to lift the spirits of others, as if he had always known that strength is not only a healthy body, but also a heart that does not give in to doubt.

Extra weight: the Nijmegen team

Ivan was born with Nijmegen syndrome, a rare genetic condition that lowers immunity and significantly increases the risk of cancer. It also makes cancer treatment sometimes more difficult and has a higher risk of complications.

Hope dashed by relapse

In the summer, Ivan underwent a bone marrow transplant. It seemed that a new chapter was beginning. After months of struggle, hope came - remission. The family dreamed that it was over, that the days of peace would finally come. Unfortunately, the disease returned, this time even more ruthless. Doctors detected cancer cells - this time in the spinal-neural fluid. The resurgence means one thing: the need for another bone marrow transplant. The first one wasn't enough. Now Ivan has to go through everything again.

Intensive care and the road to a second transplant

Ivan is currently undergoing further doses of chemotherapy. Ahead of him is a second transplant - the only real chance to stop the disease, which has already reached the central nervous system. Every day of delay is a risk that cannot be taken. The boy is under the care of a medical team in Wroclaw. and the family - in addition to the emotional effort - is financing the necessary antifungal prophylaxis themselves.
They also have months of rehabilitation and preparation for the transplant ahead of them. A second transplant is the only way to save his life.

Ordinary dreams - priceless

Ivan is still a child who longs for what others take for granted - carefree play in the yard, laughter with friends, a quick "I'm coming!" when someone calls out from under the house. The price he pays is dramatically high: his childhood slips away between drips, and his world has the colors of hospital walls instead of colors. Yet these simple, ordinary dreams are the most precious to him - and still worth fighting for, we ask today.