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Fundraiser for Petya completed: the boy has received a new wheelchair

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Charitable foundation · St. Petersburg

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Petya Kochetkov's story is a family journey that has spanned nine years, since his birth. And now, thanks to caring people and users of the Tooba platform, this journey has entered a new phase: Petya now has the active wheelchair he needs.

The boy was born at 33 weeks. Immediately, he was taken to intensive care and placed on a ventilator. His mother, Lyubov, never lost hope: she would come to him, sing to him, and he would reach out to her voice and smile. At six months, an osteopath from St. Petersburg diagnosed him with spastic tetraparesis, "full-blown cerebral palsy."

What followed were years of rehabilitation, massages, consultations, hundreds of thousands of rubles, and doctors' promises that this diagnosis could be overcome. The family tried, but miracles were not forthcoming.

The turning point came when they discovered an approach that didn't combat his disabilities, but rather developed his potential—ABM therapy, based on the brain's neuroplasticity. The boy came to life, began composing songs, joking, and reflecting on life. His parents stopped fighting the disease and learned to live peacefully with it.

Today, Petya is a first-grader in an inclusive school. He has intact intelligence and an incredible curiosity. He is studying Chinese, dreams of becoming a hairdresser, and once stood in the salon for an hour with clippers, literally "forgetting" that he couldn't do it. His mother says: "Then they all felt true happiness."

For the last four years, his main transportation was an Ottobock Avantgarde active wheelchair. Petya steered it himself, became more cheerful, and people stopped looking at him with pity. But the boy is growing, and the old wheelchair has become not just cramped—it's dangerous. It worsens spasticity, increases the risk of hip dislocation, which can lead to complex surgeries and ruin years of rehabilitation.

And now—a new chapter. The fundraising is complete. Petya soon received a wheelchair that will stop his deteriorating health and restore his freedom of movement and confidence.

"Thank you for such a wonderful gift! I got a new wheelchair, and I really like it," the boy shared his impressions.

All of this was made possible thanks to you—the people who didn't pass by. Thank you for giving Petya not only a wheelchair, but also the opportunity to explore the world.

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About the campaign

Petya has cerebral palsy, and he needs a new wheelchair for freedom of movement.

Petya Kochetkov is 9 years old. He has a radiant smile, loves to sing, and dreams of getting a cat. In the future, the boy wants to become a pet groomer, and right now, in addition to school, he is learning Chinese.

The diagnosis of "cerebral palsy, spastic tetraparesis" does not stop him from being active! Petya's family found an effective rehabilitation method — ABM therapy (Anat Baniel Method). It helps the boy develop without pain and stress. An active wheelchair plays a key role in his mobility. For the past 4 years, it has been both a means of getting around and a symbol of his independence.

Now, the old wheelchair has ceased to function properly. Instead of freedom, it now causes discomfort and could undo years of therapy results. Doctors insist on purchasing a new wheelchair with proper back support.

Let's help Petya "upgrade" to a new set of wheels, so he can continue to make his parents proud with his successes, go to school, and make plans for the future.