My name is Kubuś, and I was born fighting. The moment I entered this world, tragedy struck. The umbilical cord wrapped around my neck, leaving me blue, motionless, and nearly lifeless. From the very beginning of my life, I had to fight just to stay in it. But despite my struggle, the real challenge was only just beginning.
My mother carried me for months, and during that time, I developed normally. But one day, I made an unplanned somersault in the womb, and that’s when everything changed. My leg became trapped in my ribs, and I couldn’t get free. No one knew, and it went unnoticed for a while. But eventually, it was discovered—my leg was severely deformed, twisted inward, and unable to move normally.
I was born with a third-degree clubfoot, the most severe form of the condition. The bones, joints, and tendons in my foot were all in the wrong positions, and I couldn’t even move it. It looked like it didn’t belong to my body at all. Doctors acted quickly, putting me in a cast to slowly try to guide my leg back to its proper position. This would be my first step in the fight for mobility, but it wouldn’t be easy.
Unfortunately, the cast came with its own challenges. While it was meant to help my foot, it had another impact on my body. My muscles, already weak from being confined in the cast, became even weaker. Babies grow quickly, and they develop new skills like rolling over and lifting their head, but because my body was immobilized, I couldn’t develop properly. My motor skills were delayed, and my body wasn’t being stimulated the way it should have been. For a baby, that time is crucial for growth, and I missed out on it.
I need intensive rehabilitation now, as time is running out for me to avoid permanent disability. Without it, I may lose my ability to walk altogether, and my future will be filled with pain, degeneration, and a lifetime of physical limitations. My leg needs to be in the correct position before I turn one, or my shinbones will grow crooked. My knees, hips, and spine will warp, and my entire body will try to compensate for the defect. The pain I will experience later in life is unimaginable, and I will be unable to live the life I dream of.
The help I need is urgent and cannot wait. My health, my future, depends on immediate, intensive rehabilitation, and specialized equipment to support my recovery. Time is pressing, and every day counts. I need daily therapy to have any hope of future mobility, so I can one day walk and play like other children. My dream is to have a childhood that’s full of joy, to become an adult who isn’t a burden to others, and to live a life that’s as full and independent as possible.
But I can’t do it alone. I need the support of kind-hearted people like you. Your generosity can provide the care I need. It’s the only hope I have. Your help will give me the chance to walk again, to enjoy life, and to have a future full of possibility.
Please, I ask for your help. I want to fight for my future, but I can only do it with your support. Every contribution matters, and every prayer is heard. I believe that together, we can make my dreams come true. Please help me to live a life free from pain, to grow and thrive as a child should. Your help is the light that can guide me to a future where I can walk, run, and live my life without limitations.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart. With your help, I can fight for the life I deserve.