A nanny was next to Ilya during his rehabilitation.

Ilya is 17 years old; he ended up in an orphanage after his mama passed away. Almost a year ago, staff from the Fond found him in a boarding school: he was unable to move, and his documents stated 'severe intellectual disability.' Despite this, the young man did excellently on logic tests.

The Fond brought Ilya to Moskva, where he underwent surgery—and thus began a long road to recovery.

Now Ilya moves around on his own in a wheelchair and can move his arms, studies at an online school, has made friends, is passionately playing computer games, and writes beautiful poetry.

Recently, he returned from a rehabilitation center, where he spent a month working with a trainer to strengthen his arms and learn to transfer himself from his chair—a skill essential for an independent person.

By Ilya’s side is always his nanny—the person who knows his character best, when to encourage him, motivate him, or when to frown sternly.

Thank you for your compassion! With your help, we paid for the work of nannies for Ilya and another child. If you would like to continue helping children, please check out other current fundraisers of Fond «Doroga Zhizni». Together we can do more!