Amina Grinchenko
COLLECTED 80 000 UAH. Readers and partners of the Ufond collected 80 000 UAH. OPERATED ON.
Music performer Magua, Steve Henwood and friends contributed 24 250 UAHVirtual bar "Uncle Alik" contributed UAH 3 700
In six months, Amina fell ill for the first time. At first, the temperature was not high, so we decided that it was a common cold. But already the next morning, they noticed that her diaper was completely dry for the whole day. Our pediatrician immediately sent our daughter for an ultrasound. We decided to do an examination of the kidneys and heart right away. After a complete examination, the doctor said that Amina has pyelonephritis and a congenital heart defect - an open ductus arteriosus. It was a complete shock for us! Because the child did not have any symptoms that would signal a health problem. Later, we cured pyelonephritis. As for the heart, the cardiologist recommended waiting up to a year - the size of the duct is not so large, and it may still close on its own. We did so. But here we were beset by the same trouble - frequent pyelonephritis. The doctor - a nephrologist insisted on an X-ray examination of the kidneys - to find out the reason for the frequent recurrences with the kidneys. And the x-ray showed that Amina has bilateral vesicoureteral reflux of the 3rd degree. It is possible to get rid of this disease only by surgery. In February 2023, the daughter underwent kidney surgery. The operation was successful! Rejoicing that we have overcome one problem, we moved on to another. In September of this year, during a heart examination, we realized that the diagnosis was an open ductus arteriosus, and it did not leave us. The doctor immediately referred us to a cardiac surgeon, who emphasized that surgery was necessary. Through acquaintances, we found the contacts of a children’s endovascular surgeon of the NISSK named after M.M. Amosov Ditkivskyi Ihor Oleksandrovych, who confirmed that an operation was necessary. Since we live in the times of modern technologies, no one operates on an open heart anymore, but this operation is done endovascularly. But for this you need an ocduder-spiral device, which costs UAH 80 000. Because of the war in the country, kindergartens in Kharkiv are closed, so I am forced to be a housewife, take care of Amina and her older brother. The husband does not have official employment, so the family’s income is not stable and does not exceed UAH 20 000 per month. And for this reason, we decided to turn to the Ufund. Please help bring the little girl back to a full life! Amina is a very clever and smart girl. Since she had already undergone kidney surgery, any physical activity and jumping were prohibited. But despite her young age, she bravely endured and understood it. Over time, Amina began to attend the gymnastics club with pleasure, but now she was banned from attending it again. The daughter is very fond of singing and dancing - together with her older brother, they shoot "clips for songs". And they send self-made applications and drawings to our defenders - to support their fighting spirit and as a sign of gratitude for their childhood. Kateryna Markova, Kharkiv region. Head of the department of endovascular treatment of congenital and acquired heart defects of the National Institute of Cardiovascular Surgery named after M.M. Amosova Ihor Ditkivskyi (Kyiv): «In order to avoid the progression of complications, Amina needs an operation - closing the heart defect by the endovascular method with the help of a spiral occluder. After the operation, the child will quickly recover, return to an active life and be healthy».The occlude-spiral supplier issued an invoice for UAH 80 000
Dear friends! If you decide to help Amina Grinchenko, don’t be confused by the price of rescue. Any donation from you will be gratefully received. You can send a donation by bank transfer to the Ufund. All the necessary details are available in the fund and on the website. You can use our electronic payment system, make a donation from a bank card or electronic cash, including from abroad using PayPal: ufondhelp@gmail.com. Also, transfer help to Amina’s using the peering payment system by transferring bitcoins to the Fund’s wallet: 1UFondJDKbYMgVhWsyijyvJoWEGWPggNp. 27.02.2024 Amina Grinchenko was successfully operated on at the National Institute of Cardiovascular Surgery named after M.M. Amosov. During endovascular surgery, the open ductus arteriosus is closed through the vessels with the help of an occluder-spiral. The operation is gentle and minimally traumatic. According to cardiac surgeon Ihor Ditkivskyi, the operation went without complications. Heart rate is normal, blood circulation has been restored. The girl feels well and was discharged home the next day after the operation. Amina's mother thanks the partners and readers of the Ufond for their help. Accept our gratitude, friends! We will definitely follow the fate of the girl.