Eighteen-year-old Daniela is battling a rare illness that makes it difficult for her to breathe every day. Despite this, she refuses to give up and pursues her passion—chess—with incredible determination, achieving an outstanding success as the runner-up in the Czech Junior Championship.
To continue growing and living an active life, she needs specialized treatment and medical equipment that, unfortunately, are not covered by insurance.
Together, we can help her! 💙♟️
Every contribution is a step toward better health for Daniela and a chance for her to fulfill her dreams. Join us and give her a breath of hope. 💙♟️
The The Our Lungs Foundationwas established by Y&T Luxury Property– a real estate agency which helps people find their dream homes. This year, these women decided to join forces with the The Our Lungs Foundationto help a young girl who is fighting not only on the chessboard but also in everyday life.
About Daniela
Daniela was diagnosed with primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) at the age of 11. This condition causes her to experience daily coughing and a runny nose, so she constantly needs to carry tissues. Every quarter, she travels to FN Motol for pulmonary and ENT check-ups, and she performs essential airway clearance techniques every day.🩺🏥
During childhood, she frequently missed school due to her illness and had to catch up on missed lessons. However, after being diagnosed with PCD, her school absences decreased. Physical activity is challenging for her, and she gets out of breath quickly, especially when running. Therefore, she needs regular sleep and careful medical care to avoid surgeries and improve her overall breathing, lung capacity, and hearing.
Currently, she uses a saline inhaler daily to help loosen mucus, followed by a flutter device for airway clearance. She also takes preventive antibiotics year-round and monitors her blood oxygen levels.
Daniela and Chess
Daniela was introduced to chess by her father and brother. Due to her limited physical stamina for other sports, chess has become a key part of her life. She achieved a major success in 2024, securing 2nd place at the Czech Junior Chess Championship, which qualified her for the 2024 World Junior Championship and the Czech Women's Championship.🏆🎖️
During chess matches, absolute silence is required, which can be a challenge for her because coughing and a runny nose can be distracting, sometimes making her feel uncomfortable.
Free Time and Interests
Aside from chess, Daniela enjoys playing tennis and ping-pong, designing and modifying jewelry, and building Lego, where she can express her creativity.
What is PCD?
Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia is a genetic disorder that affects the cilia in the airways, making it difficult to effectively clear mucus and impurities from the lungs. This leads to frequent respiratory infections, chronic coughing, and repeated lung inflammation, which can result in serious lung tissue damage.
Why are we raising funds?
One of the key tools that could greatly ease Daniela's life is the Simeox device. This innovative device helps liquefy thick mucus in the lungs and makes it easier to remove, reducing the risk of infections and damage to the airways. This will allow Daniela to breathe better, have more energy, and focus not only on chess but also on her everyday life without constant exhaustion.
How does the Simeox work?
Simeox uses special pneumatic vibrations that create short low-pressure pulses during exhalation. These pulses help loosen mucus from even the deep parts of the lungs and move it toward the central airways, where it can be more easily coughed up. Compared to conventional methods, this therapy is less strenuous and much more effective, meaning less fatigue and greater relief for patients. The Simeox device helps in the treatment of the following conditions:
Cystic fibrosis (CF)
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Chronic bronchitis
Bronchial dilation or bronchiectasis
Primary ciliary dyskinesia
Severe asthma
Other lung diseases with chronic mucus hypersecretion
About us
The The Our Lungs Foundation, established by Y&T Luxury Property – a real estate agency made up entirely of women, which covers all operational costs of the Naše Plíce Foundation, supports the prevention, early diagnosis, and treatment of lung diseases, including lung cancer and the consequences of COVID-19.
Our goal is to raise 173,030 CZK for the Simeox device, which will provide essential treatment and rehabilitation for Daniela.
We want to assure you that any funds exceeding the target amount for Daniela will automatically be used for other Our lungs Foundation campaigns, enabling us to help other children and families in need.
We would like to emphasize that the Our lungs Foundation does not keep a single penny of donor contributions. All operational costs of the foundation are fully covered by Y&T Luxury Property, ensuring that your donations go directly to specific help.
For more information, please refer to the annual report and financial statements here.
Your help can ease Daniela's life and improve her health. Every donation brings her closer to breathing more freely, continuing with what she loves, and avoiding surgeries and complications.
Help Daniela gain her breath of hope. Thank you for helping and for becoming part of her story. 🤝 💙
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Thank you for supporting Daniela on her journey toward a healthier life. 💙 Your support means the world, and every donation brings us closer to the goal – treatment that could truly change her life.
We’re happy to share a new interview with Daniela and her mother, where they speak openly about living with a chronic lung condition, the daily challenges they face, and Daniela’s deep love for chess, which helps her get through the toughest moments.
It’s a story of strength, determination, and a mother’s unwavering support – one that is sure to touch your heart.
Thank you for standing by Daniela. Together, we’re helping write a brighter chapter in her story. 🙏
🩺 Interview with Daniela’s Doctor
Thank you to everyone who has already supported the “Give Daniela a Breath of Hope” fundraiser! 💙 Your support gives Daniela the strength to keep fighting. Every contribution is a step toward easier breathing and the hope for a full, active life.
We’re deeply grateful to share that an interview with Daniela’s doctor, Assoc. Prof. MUDr. Václav Koucký, Ph.D., has just been published. It offers an important insight into Daniela’s condition and her treatment. You’ll learn how the Simeox device could significantly improve her quality of life and why her daily care is so demanding – yet essential.
Thank you for being part of this journey. Together, we can change the life of a brave young girl. 🙏
Thank you to Profiporadenství for the donation of 40,000 CZK!
We would like to express our gratitude to Profiporadenství, especially the branches in Olomouc, Pardubice, and Ostrava, for their generous donation of 40,000 CZK. We truly appreciate your support and trust, which help us continue our work and specifically support Daniela.
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Pro Danielu :-)
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