Vanya used to love going to kindergarten. By the age of five, he could already read and had a special interest in books about human anatomy. He could explain what leukocytes are and what makes up a cell. He wanted to become a doctor. But in August 2013, his life took a drastic turn.
His parents began noticing that Vanya was stumbling often, his walk became unsteady, and he seemed weak - constantly asking to lie down. This alarmed his mother. She took him to a neurologist. After thr results of MRI Vanya was diagnosed with a brain tumor.
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A surgery to remove the tumor was performed in Solnechnogorsk where the boy lived, but afterward, the family moved to Solnechnogorsk (Russia, Moscow region) to continue his treatment. Vanya underwent radiation therapy in Moscow, which was successful but passed with severe complications: the areas of his brain responsible for coordination and swallowing were damaged. Vanya could no longer eat or sit up on his own.
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Many years have passed since then. Vanya has undergone numerous rehabilitation programs. The most effective ones have been at the Guttmann Clinic in Spain. Thanks to these treatments, Vanya has partially recovered; he has gone from being bedridden to standing again and even walking with support.
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To continue his progress, Vanya now urgently needs another course of rehabilitation at the Guttmann Clinic.
TrafficStars has made a Christmas miracle happen for Ivan by closing his fundraising. Thanks to our joint efforts and your kind hearts, Vanya will soon be able to travel to Barcelona. 

On March 21, Vanya began his long-awaited rehabilitation at the Guttmann Clinic in Spain. This three-week course marks an important stage in his recovery. Now, physiotherapists have already assessed him and developed a personalized training program focused on improving his coordination. Specialists see great potential in his progress and believe in significant improvements.

We will keep you updated on his progress!