Since 2019, Andrey and his family have been living a nightmare no parent should ever face. Their young son was diagnosed with stage III anaplastic ependymoma, a rare and aggressive brain tumor that immediately threatened his life. What followed was a relentless fight marked by fear, hope, and unimaginable strength.
Over the past years, Andrey has endured multiple brain surgeries, rounds of chemotherapy, and long hospital stays. Each time his family believed they had reached the end of the battle, the cancer returned. Every recurrence was more devastating than the last, taking a heavy toll not only on Andrey’s fragile body but also on his childhood.
Recently, the family received the news they feared most. Doctors confirmed that Andrey’s cancer has returned once again—and that no further treatment options are available locally. For his parents, it felt like the ground disappeared beneath their feet. Giving up, however, was never an option.
Refusing to accept defeat, the family reached out to hospitals abroad in a final attempt to save their son’s life. Their plea was answered by a medical center in Barcelona, which offered hope where none seemed to remain. Doctors there have proposed an ambitious treatment plan, including three complex surgeries and innovative therapy designed to give Andrey a real chance at survival and a life free from constant pain.
But this lifeline comes at a heartbreaking cost. The medical expenses, travel, and long-term care far exceed what the family can afford on their own. Without urgent support, this chance may slip away.
Andrey is more than a patient—he is a child who deserves to laugh, play, and dream about the future. Every donation, no matter the size, brings his family closer to saving his life. By standing with Andrey today, you help give him the chance to grow up and simply be a child again.