A long way of rehabilitation, five years long.
One of the wards of the Diema’s Dream Foundation has completed a long course of classes under the Dream Skiing program at the Snezhkom State Sports Complex. Only thanks to your help and support, we were able to pay for the lessons on the ski slope for Andrey P.
A lot of time has passed during the rehabilitation period and a lot has been achieved. The first classes began back in 2016. So many things happened during the rehabilitation process! There were also breaks in skiing due to emerging complications and circumstances. But, despite the obstacles and realities of the current situation in the country, Andrey P. was able to complete what he had begun and consolidated his skiing skills with confidence in his abilities!
Andrey P., born in 2002, Moscow
Required: classes under the “Dream Ski” rehabilitation program
1st course cost 145,700 rubles,
2nd course cost 178,350.00 rubles.
Diagnosis: Childhood autism, mental retardation with organic lesions of the central nervous system
Donations for the rehabilitation course came through cash collected from donation boxes installed at BP gas stations, as well as at Fitness One and the Pride Club.
A few lines from a letter from Andrey’s mother:
“7 years ago the program“ Skiing Dreams! ”Appeared in Moscow. We decided to try it with my son, as we had heard about good results. Andrey started skiing at the age of 11. We could hardly imagine how he would succeed, but decided to try. And when they saw a big mountain for the first time, they were completely frightened. After trying to study for a while, we realized that it was necessary to continue to study. And since there was no financial opportunity, we decided to apply to the Diema’s Dream Charitable Foundation! Thanks to the Foundation, our classes have begun.
Andrei’s first instructor was instructor Oksana, who put Andrei on skis in a few months. In the beginning there were difficulties, behavior problems, fears. Then Andrey got used to a new place, to classes, and six months later Andrey was already skating from a big mountain and even from a springboard, even taking part in competitions! Andrey was very glad that he was starting to succeed. On skis, Andrey performed various exercises, turns, braking. I rode without sticks, then I myself felt how you can control your legs and body.
Andrey was greatly helped by skiing, learning a new sport, overcoming his fears, feeling successful, being among society, among people, communicating with an instructor. After the instructor Oksana left, Alexey and then Yaroslav studied with Andrey. Each instructor gave something of his own, taught something new! During the rehabilitation period, Andrei’s speech improved, new words appeared, Andrei learned to say the word “skiing”, such a short but necessary word, as well as many other words. Behavior improved, the level of self-aggression decreased, Andrey felt his body and learned to use it, leg muscles strengthened, and his mood improved. My son and I are very happy that there is such a rehabilitation for people with disabilities of all levels.
From the bottom of our hearts and from the bottom of our hearts, we want to thank all the caring people who helped Andrey for many years undergo rehabilitation at the Snezhkom State Conservatory. And in particular, the director of the Fund, Elena Anatolyevna Volodina, as well as the coordinator of the “Step Towards” charity program, Anna Goltseva. Special thanks to the people who donated funds for Andrey’s classes. May God grant you health! We also thank our dear instructors Oksana Zelenskaya, Alexey Badianov and Yaroslav Vukolov. ”
We thank all the people who made donations through the collection boxes!
The Fund expresses special gratitude to RENO RUSSIA CJSC, which constantly supports our Fund and provides a car for use for regular fundraising events.
Dear benefactors, we want to say thank you for your help and participation in the lives of children with special needs!
Thanks to everyone who made a Step towards Andrey P.!
You can get acquainted with the full history of Andrey P. by following the links:
Andrey will start working under the Dream Ski program – Diema’s Dream Foundation (ddfrussia.ru)
Andrey Polovinkin is making progress on the slope! – Diema’s Dream Foundation (ddfrussia.ru)