16-year-old Shalva walks on bent legs. Without outside help, the young man can't even take a step. Urgent surgery is needed!
16-year-old Shalva walks on bent legs. Without outside help, the young man can't even take a step. Urgent surgery is needed!
Manana: If destiny had destined him to die, it would have happened at birth, and he wouldn't have made it to 16... that's what the doctors used to predict. "If he reaches 14, we might consider surgery; if he can stand on his own, surgery might be an option," even though hope was in short supply. Nevertheless, Shalva defied the odds, growing into a handsome and intelligent young man. His lifelong dream, since childhood, was to reach 14 and undergo the surgery that could spare him a life of disability, allowing him to emerge as an independent Georgian man!
Shalva: I've waited and dreamt of this surgery my entire life! Even the kindest person in the world, walking on their own two legs, can't understand the suffering I endured in anticipation. When I turned 14 and the doctor said I could stand up, every night I dreamed of walking with friends and enjoying life. But now I'm 16! The surgery costs $8,000, and my grandmother and I can't gather that amount. Unless we kneel and beg, beg for it to be done for free! Yet, everyone says it's impossible!"
- Is the surgery very expensive?
Manana: We have all the documents; it costs $8,000. We applied for financing from the Ministry of Health and the municipality, and we addressed you. We will be grateful for any donations from kind Georgians for my unfortunate grandson!
- Shalva, what are your expectations? What do you think will happen after the surgery?"
Shalva: Doctor assured me that I will be able to walk. Right now, I can barely move. Grandma takes me to school. Mom works all day to keep us from starving. I have very good classmates at school, and they help me there. They take me by the hand and lead me. They even invite me to excursions and to birthday parties. It means a lot to me that I am like this. That I want to live and will fight to the end!
“So, this will be the result after the surgery... finally, Shalva will be able to stand on straightened legs.”
- Where would you go first when you learn to walk independently?
Shalva: For me, it's so unfamiliar that I can't even think about it yet. But if everything goes as the doctors promise, and I can move on my own, I'll even come to your Fund and thank all the staff! I will tell everyone, I will shout about your kindness and ability to empathize!
'Walking on straight legs is such an unattainable dream for me that I can't even think about it!'"
Manana: We fought so much, came a long way, and now we can't do anything. Everything is ready for the surgery – we just need the money. And time is passing... and then it might be too late."
Shalva: You know what I dream about? To become a programmer, to become successful and to prove to others that everything is possible in life, even if you were born different!
Dear friends! Your support and love are yielding their first fruits. Shalva, the little warrior, boldly strides forward towards his new future. Thanks to your generosity and care, he will become healthy. We are about to take the final important step that will lead us to healing.
Words from the Bible remind us, "Everything is possible for one who believes" (Mark 9:23). As a community, we share faith in the miracle that will happen in Shalva's life after the surgery. With your support, we are building a bridge to a new life for this much-suffered boy.
Remember that each of you plays a crucial role in this great cause. Your prayers, kind words, and financial assistance become powerful medicine for Shalva.
Today, we ask you once again to open your hearts and join the final stage of this journey. Let's give Shalva the opportunity to experience the freedom of walking that we take for granted since birth.
Thank you for your love, for your faith, and for becoming a part of this exceptional moment. May blessings come to you in response to your generosity and kindness.
If you are willing to visit the family and help them in person, here is their address: Sagarejo District, Village Ninotsminda.
Every time you can help someone, just do it, and rejoice that God answers someone's prayers through you!
We are sure that all together we will manage to save them from imminent death.
Please don’t forget to repost our story. Let your friends know about the grief of this family! It’s extremely important!
Friends, there is one more request: if you know about the misfortune of a neighbor or friend do a godly deed, drop us an email at: office-fsp@fsp.ge
Our Fund’s accounts are:
- In Bank of Georgia GE64BG0000000470458000
– In TBC Bank GE15TB7194336080100003;
– In Liberty Bank GE42LB0115113036665000;
(Purpose: Shalva Saginashvili)
You can also transfer money from our website: Bank of Georgia (e-commerce), TБC Bank (GeoPay), Liberty Bank (PayGe), PayPal:
It is also possible to transfer money from ExpressPay, TBCpay, and PayBox (OPPA) terminals. Find our Fund under "Charity" section (you can read more about rights and responsibilities of the Fund following the link https://goo.gl/GY2Gus).
We have already helped thousands of disadvantaged people! Let’s support this family too! And who knows, maybe someday we ourselves will need the help of strangers! Life is always unpredictable!
Even if you dial once this special number, it might save someone's life. It might save someone's life: 0901200270! God bless you!
