Ignaś received a death sentence: DMD! PLEASE SAVE OUR SON!
DMD - those three letters have ruined our lives. They stand for fear, anxiety, and helplessness. Our son was diagnosed with a terminal disease - Duchenne muscular dystrophy. As parents, we cannot accept this death sentence! Please help us save him! We noticed the first worrying symptoms in May 2024. At 3,5 years old, Ignaś still could not jump or walk up and down the stairs using a standard gait cycle. It wasn't until the neurologist referred Ignaś to the hospital where he underwent examinations and genetic testing that we learned about the horrifying diagnosis - Duchenne muscular dystrophy. We couldn't believe it. Our world fell apart! Since the diagnosis, we have experienced difficult times. Although we feel lost and cry every day, we cannot surrender! Our fear and suffering are nothing compared to what our son is about to face: His muscles will become weaker day by day, and the next thing we know, he will require a wheelchair. Finally, he will die. The only chance for recovery is gene therapy, which costs 16 MILLION ZLOTYS! We must act fast! Since we have no time to lose, we must ask you for support. How can we look into our son's eyes and tell him we couldn't save him on time? Please donate! Every penny is worth its weight in gold! Our son often tells us he wants to become a superhero, and when he grows up, he will drive a car like his dad. How do we tell him he won't live to adulthood? The thought of our son facing a tragic fate is unbearable! Although Ignaś undergoes regular physical therapy and gets examined by various doctors who specialize in neuromuscular disorders, the only solution for his recovery remains expensive gene therapy that must be started as soon as possible. We know we ask for much, but we have no choice! We must fight for our son's life! Please help us make a miracle happen! Monika and Bartłomiej Liss - the parents