21 October 2006

Tania Update

Ola and I have been amazed by the outpouring of support from our USA family, friends, the Ukrainian diaspora community, and from total strangers. From forwarding our email requesting leads, to providing us with hospital names and contact information, to translating medical records, it is moving how involved everyone has been.

To recap where we are now, Mr. JH of Wilmington, Delaware has generously agreed to take on the project of getting Tania treated in the U.S. including sending a plane for her. At the same time, through other connections Dr. Z.C. of Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), has confirmed that CHOP will treat Tania's Leukemia as part of their ongoing humanitarian aid projects for children. A video conference will be held Tuesday between CHOP physicians and Ukrainian physicians to determine the best course of treatment for Tania based on her current medical condition. At present she is not stable enough to travel due to various serious complications. During the last week she has shown some improvement, however, and has been able to eat a little on her own as well as walk a few steps.

3 comments:

The Ranger said...

Petro, is there a site do donate to this young lady ? If so where . Cheers Patrick

petro said...

Thanks for your support. Right now we are not collecting donations as CHOP (philadelphia) has agreed to cover the medical expenses. Immediate needs here are currently taken care of. Thanks again for your support.

Nika said...

I hope she recovers. God bless all those who are willing to help.