Why we opened this campaign
Several years ago, Bogdan’s family made aliyah to Israel from St. Petersburg. His parents came here hoping to build a new life, work, raise their children, and create a future for them.
Today, almost every part of the family’s life revolves around their son’s illness.
Bogdan has autism, and he is now undergoing intensive cancer treatment. He has already been through surgery and is continuing chemotherapy and recovery. His family must travel to the hospital frequently and remain prepared for the possibility that his condition may suddenly worsen.
Bogdan is at risk of epileptic seizures and other complications that may require urgent medical attention.
For the past several months, his parents’ lives have been divided between the hospital, home, work, and caring for their two children.
At the same time, the family has no parents or close relatives in Israel who can help with the children, drive Bogdan to the hospital, or simply step in for a few hours when his parents are exhausted.
“At any moment, Bogdan could have a seizure or his condition could suddenly get worse. We need to be able to get him to the hospital immediately.”
But Bogdan’s illness has affected more than just his parents.
The family is also raising their daughter, Ulyana. While much of the parents’ attention is understandably focused on Bogdan’s treatment, they are doing everything they can to make sure that Ulyana does not lose her childhood because of her brother’s illness.
They want her to continue attending activities, spending time with friends, learning, growing, and feeling that her own needs and wishes matter too.
“We want to preserve at least some sense of a normal childhood for Ulyana. Her brother’s illness should not mean that her own life has to stop.”
Today, however, the family’s financial resources are nearly exhausted.
Bogdan’s treatment and rehabilitation, frequent hospital trips, the cost of maintaining the car the family relies on for those trips, everyday expenses for two children, and accumulated debt have become an overwhelming burden.
His parents continue to work and do everything they can to support the family, but their income is no longer enough to cover both basic household expenses and the growing costs connected to Bogdan’s illness.
Bogdan’s mother says:
“I am not asking for a comfortable or wealthy life for our family. I only want to be able to treat my son without waking up every day afraid that we will no longer be able to afford the next necessary expense.”
The Family Needs Our Support Now
For Bogdan’s family, financial support is not an abstract form of help.
It means continuing Bogdan’s treatment and rehabilitation.
It means fuel and car expenses so the family can reach the hospital when needed.
It means covering essential expenses for both children.
It means a little time without the constant fear of the next bill.
Right now, his parents have one simple wish: for Bogdan to endure the treatment, recover from surgery, regain his strength, and continue growing up and living his life.
The family is doing everything they can. But this is no longer something they can carry alone.
Every donation can ease part of the financial burden and allow Bogdan’s parents to focus on what matters most — their son’s treatment and caring for both of their children.
Please help Bogdan’s family through the most difficult period of their lives.
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