Štefánek is a five-year-old boy from Jablunkov whose life is made difficult by spinal muscular atrophy. Fortunately, thanks to costly gene therapy, the progression of the disease has been halted and Štefánek can focus on learning to walk properly – with regular intensive rehabilitation. This year he even took his first steps! The family believes that with regular care and support, Štefánek will become an independent-walking boy. The situation has been complicated since birth by severe multi-food allergies and the addition of autistic traits. The family will use your donation not only to fund regular rehabilitation, but also to pay for expensive special diets and an electric wheelchair, which Štefánek will need over the next year.

This story was nominated by Eva Herberger, who would like to help the family ease a challenging situation.