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The story of Aggelos
Aggelos is a 6.5 year-old boy who has been suffering from brain cancer since the age of 3.
The onset of his condition was in early 2017 when, after manifesting headaches and mobility issues, he had his first MRI. On July 14 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 2 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!
Update 21.10.2021
Aggelos is a 7 year-old boy urgently needs our help, since after fighting this uneven battle for 4 years, his anaplastic ependymoma has significantly increased.
The boy needs to be immediately admitted to St. Luke’s Hospital, where he will undergo a surgery in order to remove the entire brain tumor. The surgery will be performed by the specialized neurosurgeon, Dr.Basilios Zountsas.
The cost for the operation and hospitalization amounts to 20,000 euros, a sum that his family cannot afford.
Together, we can stand by this little hero!
Together, we can save a child’s life!
Update 02.11.2021
Little Aggelos will be soon admitted to St. Luke’s Hospital, where he will undergo a surgery in order to remove his brain tumor, since his anaplastic ependymoma has significantly increased.
The surgery is scheduled for the 4 of November and it will be performed by the specialized neurosurgeon, Dr.Basilios Zountsas.
Thanks to your immediate response, we have managed to gather 16,000 euros within just a week. We hope that soon we will be able to gather the remaining 4,000 euros that are required for the operation to cover the total amount of 20,000 charged to the surgery costs.
Together, we can stand by this little hero!
Together, we can save a child’s life!
Update 05.11.2021
We are extremely happy to inform you that after 4 years of fighting cancer and after 2 consecutive surgeries and numerous treatments, the surgery in order to remove the brain tumor was a complete success. The operation was performed by the specialized neurosurgeon, Dr.Basilios Zountsas, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Thessaloniki.
After a long and complicated surgery due to the location and the size of the tumor, the surgeon managed to remove the entire tumor, as confirmed by his post-op MRI.
Thanks to the removal of the tumor and a series of specialized treatments that the boy will follow, the attending doctors feel very optimistic about his recovery.
Thanks to your immediate response, we have managed to gather the required amount of money in order to save this boy’s life who has been fighting this uneven battle ever since he was just a baby.
On behalf of his family, we would like to thank all of you from the bottom of our heart for your defining support.
We would also like to congratulate Dr.Basilios Zountsas and his medical team for their immediate response and for the service they provide, always with respect and dedication. The “Act of Kindness” organization will stand by this family’s side for as long as needed. We will keep you updated.
