SAVE JULKAS LEGS FROM AMPUTATION
Fundraising campaign by
Kasia Zajfert
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€722.00raised of €100,000.00 goal goal
We are raising money for a surgery which will save Julka's legs from amputation.
Julka Piskorska is one year old and lives in Poland, close to Lublin. She was born with fibular hemimelia. It means that she simply lacks fibula bones. Also calcaneus (heel bone), talus bones and metatarsal bones are missing. This is a very rare defect, happens once in 250 000 births.
Until very recently, the only solution was the amputation of limbs and the use of prosthesis. Nowadays, there is a way to save Julka's legs. Dr. Paley at Palay Advanced Limb Lengthening Institute in the United States, successfully operates similar conditions. After a long rehabilitation process, the kids operated by Dr. Paley get on their feet, walk and even run. Dr. Paley is already familiar with Julka's case and ready to perform the surgery. The chance of success is over 99%.
The main obstacle is the cost of Julka's treatment in the United States. The cost of treatment for both legs exceeds 300 000 USD (i.e. well over 200 000 EUR). Another Julka's enemy is the time: it is recommended that the surgery is performed between 18 and 24 months of age. Julka is already one year old and, by her first birthday, her family only managed to gather 10% of thr amount needed. Please, help Julka save her legs from amputation.
If you wish to know more about Julka or to contact her parents, visit her website or find her on Facebook:
http://pl-pl.facebook.com/pages/Julka-Piskorska/375538612575562
Organizer
- Kasia Zajfert
- Alicante, ES
Donors
- Sarah
- Donated on Sep 08, 2014
It only takes a small donation from a large number to people to make this work and to help Julka to walk.
- Malgorzata Drazek
- Donated on Aug 13, 2014
Some good news about Julka
Update posted by Kasia Zajfert at 11:07 amTo all of you who contributed to Julka?s surgery via this website ? many thanks for your donations. Although the fundraising for Julka on this particular site was not highly successful, the money was being raised via many other channels and the necessary amount has been reached.Julka had her surgery. . . . .
What's new with Julka after summer
Update posted by Kasia Zajfert at 09:24 amHere is a little update on the situation of this project. Taking advantage of my holidays in Poland, I went to see Julka and her mum in Lubartow. They are both amazing: Juilka is a lovely, joyful girl, full of energy. I saw her climbing the stairs and trying to. . . . .
Donors & Comments
- Julita i przyjaciele z Europejskiego Trybuna?u Praw Cz?owieka
- Donated on Sep 16, 2014
Prosimy o przekazanie Julci i jej Rodzicom ?ycze? powodzenia. Trzymamy kciuki za n?ki ma?ej Krlewny!
- Sarah
- Donated on Sep 08, 2014
It only takes a small donation from a large number to people to make this work and to help Julka to walk.
- Malgorzata Drazek
- Donated on Aug 13, 2014
- Guest
- Donated on Jul 31, 2014
If many people make a small effort, we can make a difference :) I wish Julkas the best!
- Guest
- Donated on Jul 31, 2014
- Lynda Goodenough
- Donated on Jul 30, 2014
Such a worthy cause - I do hope it does work..
- Ewa
- Donated on Jul 30, 2014
It takes only seconds and it will change Julka's life. We all believe she will be walking, running and dancing like any other kid. Kisses for Julka
Prosimy o przekazanie Julci i jej Rodzicom ?ycze? powodzenia. Trzymamy kciuki za n?ki ma?ej Krlewny!