Το νέο τεύχος του περιοδικού μας ξεκίνησε το ταξίδι του σε όλη την Ελλάδα και έχει ήδη καταπλήξει μικρούς και μεγάλους!
Το περιοδικό περιλαμβάνει ένα πρωτότυπο παραμύθι γραμμένο από παιδιά, τα οποία με τόση γενναιοδωρία το πρόσφεραν στην οργάνωση «Act of Kindness», προκειμένου να βοηθήσουν παιδιά και οικογένειες που αντιμετωπίζουν οικονομικές δυσκολίες και προβλήματα υγείας.
Θα θέλαμε να συγχαρούμε τους μαθητές της Β’ τάξης της σχολικής χρονιάς 2020-2021, που φοιτούν στα Εκπαιδευτήρια Ανδρεάδη, που έγραψαν το παραμύθι με τον τίτλο «Κρυφή πόρτα, Χρυσή πόρτα, είπε ο μαγικός καθρέφτης».
Θα θέλαμε επίσης να ευχαριστήσουμε τη δασκάλα τους κα Μαρίζα Κουτσοσπύρου καθώς και τη διευθύντρια των Εκπαιδευτηρίων Ανδρεάδη κα Περσεφόνη Ασλάνογλου για την καθοριστική τους υποστήριξη. Τα γραφικά έγιναν από τον Ανδρέα Λεούδη.
Το περιοδικό διανέμεται σε όλη την Ελλάδα από εξουσιοδοτημένους εκπροσώπους του οργανισμού “Act of Kindness”!
Διανέμεται από εκπροσώπους του Οργανισμού σε όλη την Ελλάδα! Αναζητήστε τους….
Aggelos is a six-year-old boy who has been suffering from brain cancer since the age of three.
The onset of his condition was in early 2017 when, after manifesting headaches and mobility issues, he had his first MRI. On July 14th of the same year, he underwent a brain surgery, where he was diagnosed with stage 3 Ependymoma. He was then submitted to chemotherapy and radiation treatment, in order to eliminate the cancer cells.
After the successful outcome of his treatments, the doctors recommended regular check-ups.
In April of 2020, during one of his routine check-ups, the doctors discovered two new brain tumors. He immediately underwent another surgery in order to remove the tumors, as well as a new round of chemo. It seems like Aggelos still has a long way ahead of him, since the chemotherapy is debilitating his system. Currently, the little boy is unable to receive food orally, since the rounds of chemo have caused him to experience stomach problems. He now receives nutrition through a feeding tube which is attached to him wherever he goes. Clearly exhausted by all these medical procedures, the little boy cannot go to school or keep up with the daily activities of children his age.
His family has never left his side, doing everything in their power to alleviate his suffering. The little boy needs care around the clock therefore his parents are unable to work until he gets better. The cost for his treatments, as well as the daily living expenses, has worn out his parents, both financially and emotionally.
Let us all contribute so that this little child can fight for his life!
Στηρίξτε την προσπάθειά μας, ώστε να συνεχίσουμε να βοηθάμε παιδιά που έχουν ανάγκη, σε όλη την Ελλάδα!
«Επειδή, ο καθένας μας έχει ένα εσωτερικό παιδί που μας μιλάει».
Ο Αιμίλιος Χειλάκης, ο Ρένος Χαραλαμπίδης και η Αθηνά Μαξίμου στέκονται δίπλα σε όλα τα παιδιά που έχουν ανάγκη, υπερασπιζόμενοι τα δικαιώματά τους για καλύτερες συνθήκες διαβίωσης και ενθαρρύνοντάς μας να κάνουμε μια πράξη καλοσύνης!
The story of Anastasia who suffers from cerebral palsy
Anastasia is a four-year-old little girl from Athens who suffers from congenital cerebral palsy. Ever since she was just a baby, she was exhibiting signs of psychokinetic delay. Months went by, however the little girl was still unable to take her first steps or sit up. She was also showing signs of intellectual disability, therefore she was unable to speak and she couldn’t be properly fed. The more her musculoskeletal system developed, the more she suffered from excruciating pain due to muscle tightness and joint stiffness. Her pediatrician strongly recommended that she would begin an intensive program of physiotherapy and therapeutic swimming sessions. Anastasia’s mother could no longer work, as the little girl required 24 hour care. Her father had to work double shifts in order to support his multi-child family and afford the cost of her treatments. However, due to the frequent hospitalization of Anastasia and the constant moving back-and-forth for her treatment sessions, the father couldn’t keep his job. The bills were piling up and the family could no longer afford Anastasia’s treatments or the purchase of the orthopedic devices she required. The family came to a dead end; therefore they decided to contact us in order to get some help. We immediately paid a visit to the family, estimated the situation and tried to give them courage. Due to the financial difficulties they were experiencing, they had to stay with relatives; therefore the living conditions were not ideal for a child with a disability. The family owned an apartment that was under construction; however, they never had the chance to complete it. We had to immediately intervene in order to make sure that this child would live in dignity, in a house specially designed for people with disabilities, where she could have a better quality of life. We initially made an assessment regarding the family’s needs and after communicating with the doctors who were treating this child, we designed a treatment plan that included physiotherapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy and therapeutic swimming sessions. We immediately took all the necessary actions in order to launch the “Campaign to support Anastasia”. Within just a few days, the little girl began her treatment sessions. After following intensive physiotherapy combined with therapeutic swimming sessions, the girl’s musculoskeletal system began to improve. The muscle tightness and joint stiffness were reduced, while the pain she experienced had begun to subside. At the same time, the construction and renovation of the apartment were completed. Within a few months, we managed to turn it into a beautiful space, equipped with all the necessary furniture and appliances. We installed doors, windows and a heating system. We constructed rooms for the children, but also a room for Anastasia that was equipped with everything her condition she required. We also installed a bathroom that was specially designed for people with disabilities. We made sure the refrigerator and cabinets were filled with food supplies, while we ensured that the family acquired all the necessary equipment for their daughter’s care. At the same time, we provided holistic psychosocial support to the family and we stood by them every step of the way. Today, the little girl still receives all the necessary treatments, while her speech and motor skills have shown great improvement. She began taking baby steps with assistance, while she can now eat with less difficulty, laugh and express herself. Staying in a new, peaceful and beautiful environment, was also defining for the little girl’s psychological state, since the temper tantrums she had been manifesting, have now subsided. The professionals who treat her are very pleased with the way she responds to the treatments and we are more than happy for the constant improvement of her condition. Within just a few months, we have managed to change the life of a child who suffers from cerebral palsy. Together, we gave this child a chance to live with dignity. Anastasia’s parents are doing much better now financially and they keep on supporting their child with all of their power. The greatest reward for us was the warm and happy faces of these children. Their smiles gave us the strength to carry on. To keep on performing acts of kindness in order to help children and families in need!
View Anastasia’s campaign
Following the doctors’ recommendations, the little girl is being subjected to physiotherapy and occupational therapy sessions 2 times a week, at the Public Rehabilitation Center. For the last 3 years, her parents have been doing everything in their power in order to alleviate her suffering.
Anastasia is a three-year-old little girl, who has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy. Her diagnosis has also been confirmed by theDisability Certification Centre.
According to her medical records, the girl started to develop symptoms of psychokinetic delay when she was four months old and since then her condition has been deteriorating. Today, the little girl has a 90% disability rating and she is suffering from excruciating pain. Until this day, the attending doctors haven’t been able to find the right treatment for her. Following the doctors’ recommendations, the little girl is being submitted to physiotherapy and occupational therapy sessions twice a week, at the Public Rehabilitation Center. Unfortunately, her condition is not showing any signs of improvement, since due to the cerebral paralysis, she cannot perform basic functions, such as swallowing, moving or sleeping. For the last three years, her parents have been doing whatever they possibly can in order to alleviate her suffering. They are desperately trying to find physicians who are specialized on this disorder. However, the cost for these treatments is immense.
Let us all contribute so that Anastasia can have a better quality of life!
Tα ζαχαροπλαστεία Plaisir δημιούργησαν ακόμη ένα απολαυστικό μπισκότο Αγάπης και το διέθεσαν στο κοινό με σκοπό την διάθεση μέρους των εσόδων σε παιδιά με βιοποριστικά προβλήματα και προβλήματα υγείας.
Εθελοντές και μέλη του Οργανισμού συμμετείχαν στη Χριστουγεννιάτικη γιορτή που συνδιοργάνωσαν, η εταιρεία Jenny Blond και το The Caravan B&B με στόχο την ενημέρωση του κοινού για το έργο και τις δράσεις μας και σκοπό την διάθεση εσόδων για την ενίσχυση ευπαθών κοινωνικών ομάδων.
Με πρωτοβουλία του ” Οργανισμού Πράξη Αγάπης τα ζαχαροπλαστεία Εστία δημιούργησαν το πρώτο μπισκότο Αγάπης, σε σχήμα καρδιάς και το διέθεσαν στο κοινό με σκοπό την ενίσχυση παιδιών με βιοποριστικά προβλήματα και προβλήματα υγείας.
Mε μεγάλη επιτυχία πραγματοποιήθηκε η δράση εθελοντικής αιμοδοσίας που διοργάνωσε ο Οργανισμός «ΠΡΑΞΗ ΑΓΑΠΗΣ» σε συνεργασία με την Ν.Υ.Αιμοδοσίας του Γ. Ν. Θ. «ΙΠΠΟΚΡΑΤΕΙΟ» και με την υποστήριξη της Αντιδημαρχίας Κοινωνικής Πολιτικής, του Δήμου Θεσσαλονίκης, την Κυριακή 24 Νοεμβρίου XNUMX,thστην αίθουσα Νερού του Δημαρχιακού Μεγάρου Θεσσαλονίκης. Η παρουσία του Δημάρχου Θεσσαλονίκης, κυρίου Κωνσταντίνου Ζέρβα, του Αντιδημάρχου Κοινωνικής Πολιτικής, κυρίου Χάρη Αηδονόπουλου, του Προέδρου της Medionpron, Διεθνούς Κέντρου Διάγνωσης και Θεραπείας Καρκίνου, Αρχιτέκτονα, κυρίου Κωνσταντίνου Φαναριώτη, αποδεικνύει την ενεργό συμμετοχή των αρμόδιων φορέων σε δράσεις αλληλεγγύης καθώς και την έμπρακτη στήριξη στο κοινωνικό σύνολο.
Η ανταπόκριση του κόσμου στην πρόσκληση του Οργανισμού, ήταν άμεση και συγκινητική, καθώς συμπολίτες μας προσήλθαν στο χώρο προκειμένου να κάνουν μια πράξη αγάπης για τον συνάνθρωπό τους. Ιδιαίτερα ευχάριστη έκπληξη αποτέλεσε η προσέλευση νέων ανθρώπων που ήρθαν με την παρέα τους να αιμοδοτήσουν έχοντας θετική διάθεση, γεγονός που αποδεικνύει ότι η πράξη της εθελοντικής αιμοδοσίας ενδυναμώνεται χρόνο με τον χρόνο.
Η δράση πραγματοποιήθηκε με την υποστήριξη της Αντιδημαρχίας Κοινωνικής Πολιτικής του Δήμου Θεσσαλονίκης.
