In Russia, for more than 7 years, schools, classes and individual families have been participating in the Children Instead of Flowers! Previously, by September 1, dozens of bouquets were given to teachers. Flowers wither after 2-3 days and gradually the atmosphere of the holiday is lost. Those funds that the class used to spend on flowers for the teacher can be directed to the rehabilitation of the child, and then the celebration of life, kindness and respect will continue, and the child who received the support of the class in honor of the teacher will flourish during rehabilitation better than the most beautiful flowers.
From August to September 15, the Diema’s Dream Charitable Foundation is holding the Children Instead of Flowers Campaign in order to close the collection as soon as possible and pay for Sonya’s rehabilitation. So that Sofia can study more confidently and return to school, having undergone the rehabilitation she is waiting for.
You can help Sonya on her collection page, even if you do not take part in the Promotion https://ddfrussia.ru/campaign/sofiya-v-2012-gr-respublika-udmurtiya-s-oktyabrskij/
OR Join the Action on this page:
– with your family,
– with your class,
– with the whole school.
JOINING IS EASY
Let’s help Sonechka go through rehabilitation so that she can go to school too!
Step 1 Share an idea and find like-minded people.
You need to understand that sometimes not everyone is ready to follow your initiative. We recommend respecting different opinions and the fact that someone wants to congratulate the teacher as before. Communicate your idea first to the teacher, get his opinion, and then you can share it with your parents. As a result, several families can take part in the Action from a class, or maybe a whole class.
Step 2 Decide who will be responsible for fundraising and coordination with the foundation.
We ask this person to fill out the donation form at the bottom of this page with their email address. Please take a look at the sample fill below (Step 4).
Step 3 Choosing the format of the teacher’s congratulations
– You can give one beautiful bouquet from the class, and collect the remaining funds and transfer them to the fund, indicating the name of the school and class instead of the name.
– We can agree that each student comes with one flower for the teacher, and everyone collects a certain amount to help Sophia.
Step 4 Pass on your help
The collected funds can be transferred in the form below using a bank card.
Be sure to include the name of your school and class in the “Your Name” field.
Be sure to include your email address and check that it is spelled correctly.
For all questions, please call: +7 499 689 55 99 or tsinfo@ddfrussia.ru
Step 5 See the result
We will announce the results of the Promotion on the Fund’s website.
All participating classes will receive a Letter of Appreciation from the Foundation and will be sent a report on the expenditure of funds and a report on the results of the rehabilitation of Sophia.
View child’s history
Required: Rehabilitation course at the FOC “You are healthy”, Penza, costing 204,000.00 rubles.
Diagnosis: cerebral palsy, spastic tetraparesis mixed form, MMR.
What is expected after the rehabilitation course: the child will learn and consolidate independent walking on a walker. Will work out psychological blocks with a psychologist.
From my mother’s letter:
“Sonya’s pregnancy was planned. Everything was fine: tests, well-being. But at 29 weeks, contractions suddenly began and my Sofia, my beauty, was born. Weighing 1270 gr. and a height of 40 cm. Sophia was slowly but surely on the mend. It was very difficult mentally and spiritually. No one close to me. Communication and support only by phone. How many tears shed, resentment for life, and the understanding that there is no turning back … No matter how you blame yourself, others, the whole world, but nothing can be returned … Sonya spent 2 whole months in the hospital – she was recovering … Albeit belatedly, but our dad met us from the hospital with flowers, our family reunited!! We were discharged with a bunch of diagnoses and a whole list of medications!! Sonya was diagnosed at the age of 1, when there was already a clear developmental delay, and at 1, 4 gave disability … Sofia has been steadily undergoing rehabilitation measures since 10 months: active and passive exercise therapy, massage, speech therapist, psychologist, micropolarization, synchro-C, swimming pool, hippotherapy, Montessori classes, a bunch of medicines, self-study at home. At the moment, Sonya is 7 years old, physically we are a little “skillful”: she rolls over from her back to her stomach in both directions, crawls on her stomach, crawls on all fours and tries to stand up and stand on high knees, stands at a support, stands on a walker and trying to make moves with them. Intellectually, everything is fine. Sophia understands the addressed speech, speaks, expresses her thoughts. This year, Sonya has already gone to the 1st preparatory class. self-study at home. At the moment, Sonya is 7 years old, physically we are a little “skillful”: she rolls over from her back to her stomach in both directions, crawls on her stomach, crawls on all fours and tries to stand up and stand on high knees, stands at a support, stands on a walker and trying to make moves with them. Intellectually, everything is fine. Sophia understands the addressed speech, speaks, expresses her thoughts. This year, Sonya has already gone to the 1st preparatory class. self-study at home. At the moment, Sonya is 7 years old, physically we are a little “skillful”: she rolls over from her back to her stomach in both directions, crawls on her stomach, crawls on all fours and tries to stand up and stand on high knees, stands at a support, stands on a walker and trying to make moves with them. Intellectually, everything is fine. Sophia understands the addressed speech, speaks, expresses her thoughts. This year, Sonya has already gone to the 1st preparatory class. expresses his thoughts. This year, Sonya has already gone to the 1st preparatory class. expresses his thoughts. This year, Sonya has already gone to the 1st preparatory class.
At the moment, we really need to go through a comprehensive rehabilitation. Due to the fact that we go to school (less time is left for classes at home), as well as the results of the pandemic are making themselves felt. Many foundations refuse to help us. The results of the last rehabilitation – Sophia took her first steps on a walker, and it is vital for us to support and consolidate this result so that she can move independently at school. Small steps, but we are moving forward! And it is necessary to support these results… And we really need rehabilitation at the You Are Healthy Center. Since there is an integrated approach and, accordingly, the result will not keep you waiting! Sophia is very happy and inspired when she succeeds at least a little, but to be independent (walking on a walker). We need help and rehabilitation for Sonya like air!
Each course is an impetus for development! Do not leave us alone with our trouble! Sophia really wants to play and run like all healthy kids, have fun and enjoy her childhood carefree!! We cannot cope without kind, sympathetic people!
SHARE VALUE
– children at school learn kindness, compassion and mutual support;
– parents , providing assistance in this way, set an example of humanity, an example of charity;
– teachers receive not just a bouquet of flowers and congratulations in the form of a charity event. It is an act of deep respect to make a donation in honor of a beloved teacher and dedicate it to your mentor;
– parents of a child with SMDD with severe disabilities and diseases feel the support and acceptance of society. It’s important when you’re in trouble to have support;
– a child with TMND (severe and multiple developmental disorders) learns that in this world there is not only pain, but also joy, attention, care of others.
The Foundation opens a collection in favor of Sofia.
In the event that the funds received for the treatment of a particular child exceed the required amount, the balance is used for the treatment of other children and other expenses under this program (clause 1.6.3.
Let’s celebrate September 1 together
and congratulate your teacher in the kindest way!
