We are joining forces!💪🏻 Christmas is approaching – a time for fulfilled wishes and joy under the tree. Little Anička has one special wish: an oscillating vest that will help her breathe more easily and manage the daily battle with her illness. Together, we can make Anička’s Christmas wish come true. Every contribution, big or small, brings her closer to a healthier and happier life. Help us put a smile on the face of a little girl whose only wish is to breathe.
The Our Lungs Foundation, established by Y&T Luxury Property—a real estate agency run entirely by women that covers all operational costs of the foundation—supports the prevention, early diagnosis, and treatment of lung diseases, including lung cancer and the effects of COVID-19. Together, they are launching a fundraiser for Anička. And you can join in too. Help Anička by donating a breathing vest!
Our goal is to raise an amount of 248,917 CZK for an oscillatory vest that will provide essential treatment and rehabilitation for Anička. The real estate agency Y&T Luxury Property has committed to contributing half of this amount.
We want to assure you that any funds exceeding the target amount for Anička will automatically be used for other collections organized by the Our Lungs Foundation, enabling us to support other children and families in need.
We would like to emphasize that the Our Lungs Foundation does not retain a single crown from donors' contributions. All operational costs of the foundation are fully covered by the real estate agency Y&T Luxury Property, ensuring that your donations go directly to providing specific assistance.
You can find more information in the annual report and financial statements [here].
Thank you for helping change lives. Every donation matters. ❤️
About Anička
Anička is a cheerful and kind little girl who started first grade this year. Despite her young age, she faces significant health challenges. Since the age of three, she has been battling bronchiectasis, a serious condition that has affected both of her lungs. She also suffers from reflux, which further complicates her condition.
An oscillating vest is a solutionthat could greatly improve Anička’s life. This device would not only help her cough up mucus and breathe more easily but also allow her to engage in other activities—playing, drawing, or participating more fully in family life. It would contribute to both her physical health and mental well-being.
Anička loves painting, running (though with limitations), and her greatest passion is horses, which she currently cannot visit. However, we all believe that with the help of this vest, that can one day change.
What are we raising funds for and why?
The Vest Airway Clearance System is a chest oscillator that uses High-Frequency Chest Wall Oscillation (HFCWO) technology to facilitate airway clearance. It is an expensive medical device that the family cannot afford as a regular expense. While health insurance covers only the most essential equipment, Anička needs much more to lead a full and fulfilling life.
How does the vest work?
The Hill-Rom The Vest uses high-frequency chest wall oscillation to help loosen and remove mucus from the airways. The system consists of an inflatable vest connected to an air pulse generator via two hoses. The generator rapidly inflates and deflates the vest, creating gentle vibrations that stimulate coughing, moving mucus into the central airways where it can be coughed up or suctioned out. This process facilitates airway clearance and improves breathing for patients with chronic respiratory conditions.
What Are Bronchiectasis?
Bronchiectasis is a chronic respiratory disease that primarily affects the bronchi. The condition causes abnormal and permanent dilation of the airways, leading to inflammation and an inability to properly clear mucus. This disease can lead to the formation of "holes" in the lungs, areas where lung tissue is damaged and loses its function. Unfortunately, the disease is chronic and incurable. Treatment involves regular physiotherapy to clear mucus, inhalations, and the use of antibiotics during infections.
Let’s give Anička the gift of full breaths today! Every contribution counts!
Christmas is approaching, the time when children write their wishes and look forward to the gifts that Baby Jesus will bring. Anička also has a wish – she would like an oscillation vest under the Christmas tree to help her breathe more easily.
Since the age of 3, Anička has been fighting bronchiectasis of unclear origin, which has affected both of her lungs and causes complications when coughing. Unfortunately, the insurance does not cover the cost of the vest, so it is up to us to help. Let’s give Anička this Christmas gift, which will allow her to breathe more freely and live a fuller life!
We are delighted to inform you that the oscillating vest has been handed over to Anička!
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Thanks to your generous support and solidarity, we were able to raise the necessary funds to acquire this important device, which will significantly improve Anička's quality of life.
The vest was ceremoniously handed over to Anička by the moderator and actor Marek Eben in Karlovy Vary. ❤
Together, we can make Anička’s Christmas wish come true. Every contribution, big or small, brings her closer to a healthier and happier life. Help us bring a smile to the face of a little girl whose only wish is to breathe. Thank you for making a difference! ❤️
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"Yes, these can develop in a child when they are 15, 18, or even in adulthood, but encountering bronchiectasis at such a young age is truly rare—there are only a handful, perhaps a few dozen cases in the Czech Republic. So, in Anička's case, it is exceptionally problematic," says Anička's doctor, MUDr. Václav Koucký, Ph.D., who works at the Pediatric clinic of the second faculty of medicine, Charles University, and Motol Hospital.
About Anička
Anička is a cheerful and kind little girl who started first grade this year. Despite her young age, she faces significant health challenges. Since the age of three, she has been battling bronchiectasis, a severe condition that affects both of her lungs. Additionally, she suffers from reflux, which further complicates her condition.
Currently, Anička is using a borrowed Simeox device, which helps expand her airways. However, this device requires her to remain stationary while connected via a mask or mouthpiece, preventing her from simultaneously inhaling medications. This often delays treatment and reduces its effectiveness.
An oscillating vest is a solution that could significantly improve Anička’s quality of life. This device would not only help her cough up mucus and breathe more easily but also allow her to engage in other activities—playing, drawing, or participating more fully in family life. It would benefit not just her physical health but also her mental well-being.
"The first year was extremely challenging because, along with Anička's illness, we also found out that our older son had cancer, so we were treating him at the oncology department," says Anička's father.
Anička loves painting, running (though with limitations), and her greatest passion is horses, which she currently cannot visit. However, we all believe that with the help of this vest, that could one day change.
Anička has three siblings: Kubík (9), who is 28 months post-successful chemotherapy, Matýsek (6), and Amálka (4). The family is very close-knit, and their greatest joy is spending time together—on trips, playing games, or watching fairy tales.
„The moment Anička catches a cold or the flu, she ends up in the hospital, not to mention her oxygen saturation drops significantly, and she has to be put on oxygen." explains Anička's father.
Anička’s mom works as a school cleaner, and her dad is a CNC machine programmer. Together, they do their best to create a loving and stable home for their children, but purchasing an oscillating vest is financially out of reach for them.
Like any other child, Anička deserves the best possible life, full of love, experiences, and adventures. But apart from her loving family, life hasn’t brought her much luck so far. Let’s help Anička get this life-changing device under the Christmas tree.
What are we raising funds for and why?
The Vest Airway Clearance System is a chest oscillator that uses High-Frequency Chest Wall Oscillation (HFCWO) technology to facilitate airway clearance. This is a costly medical device that the family cannot afford as a regular expense. While insurance covers only the most essential equipment, Anička needs much more to lead a full and fulfilling life.
"We would be very grateful if you could contribute to the oscillating vest; it would make a wonderful Christmas gift for Anička," says Anička's father.
"The Vest® oscillation vest uses high-frequency oscillation to loosen mucus and facilitate breathing. For patients with chronic lung diseases, like Anička, it means not only relief but also the possibility of a more active life. We are honored to contribute to making breathing not a daily struggle for Anička but a natural part of her childhood," says Ondřej Kunc, sales representative of Dartin, the vest supplier.
How does the vest work?
The Hill-Rom The Vest uses high-frequency chest wall oscillation to help loosen and remove mucus from the airways. The system consists of an inflatable vest connected to an air pulse generator via two hoses. The generator rapidly inflates and deflates the vest, creating gentle vibrations that stimulate coughing, moving mucus into the central airways where it can be coughed up or suctioned out. This process facilitates airway clearance and improves breathing for patients with chronic respiratory conditions.
What are the benefits of using an oscillation vest in patients?
Long-term studies show that the use of an oscillating vest can improve both clinical and economic outcomes for patients with bronchiectasis for up to three years after starting therapy.
20% reduction in patient hospitalizations
18% reduction in overall healthcare costs
44% reduction in days spent in the hospital
What is bronchiectasis?
Bronchiectasis is a chronic respiratory disease that primarily affects the bronchi. The condition causes abnormal and permanent dilation of the airways, leading to inflammation and an inability to properly clear mucus. This disease can result in the formation of "holes" in the lungs—areas where lung tissue is damaged and its function is lost. Unfortunately, bronchiectasis is a chronic and incurable condition. Treatment includes regular physiotherapy to remove mucus, inhalation therapy, and the use of antibiotics during infections.
"Moreover, the extent of lung involvement is also quite significant, which again does not correspond to Anička's age when we discovered it." says Anička's doctor.
CT scan of Anička's lungs
"Let's at least partially make her everyday life easier," says Anička's doctor.
About us
The The Our Lungs Foundation, established by Y&T Luxury Property—a women-led real estate agency that covers all operational costs of the foundation—supports the prevention, early diagnosis, and treatment of lung diseases, including lung cancer and the aftermath of COVID-19.
Our goal is to raise the amount of 248,917 CZK for an oscillatory vest, which will provide essential treatment and rehabilitation for Anička. We deeply appreciate the support of the real estate agency Y&T Luxury Property, which has committed to contributing half of this amount.
We want to assure you that all funds exceeding the target amount for Anička will automatically be used for other campaigns organized by the Naše plíce Foundation to help more children and families in need.
We would like to emphasize that the Naše plíce Foundation does not retain even a single koruna from donors' contributions. All operating costs of the foundation are fully covered by the real estate agency Y&T Luxury Property, ensuring that your donations go directly to providing meaningful assistance.
More information can be found in the annual report and financial statement here.
Thank you for helping to change lives. Every donation matters.❤️
Let’s give Anička the gift of full breaths today! Every contribution counts!
