Help Ivan with Cerebral Palsy Take Steps Toward Independence

Ivan’s journey to independence relies on gifts for therapy and advanced mobility equipment

  • P
  • Y
19 donors
0% complete

$3,600 raised of 

Help Ivan with Cerebral Palsy Take Steps Toward Independence

Donation protected

Ivan is an extraordinary 11-year-old boy from Ukraine he is undergoing medical treatment in the US. Currently living with cerebral palsy, and he faces challenges every single day that most of us will never have to imagine. Yet, if you meet Ivan, the first thing you’ll notice isn’t his disability — it’s his smile. He always has one. A smile filled with hope, determination, and an unbreakable spirit.

Since coming to the United States, Ivan has made incredible progress. With limited mobility and difficulty speaking, he continues to push forward with courage. Despite the language barrier, he is now beginning to speak English — a powerful reminder of just how hard he works and how much potential lives inside him.

Ivan dreams of moving more freely, of standing taller, of gaining even a little more independence in a world that isn’t built for him. To give him that chance, he urgently needs specialized medical equipment and therapy that his family cannot afford on their own:
    •    EasyStand Evolv Standing Frame – $2,500
This will allow Ivan to safely stand, strengthen his muscles, support bone health, and experience the world at eye level — something many of us take for granted.
    •    Hypershell Robotic Mobility System – $2,400
These robotic legs can help Ivan practice walking and movement, giving him hope and confidence with every assisted step.


With the right support, Ivan can continue to grow stronger — physically, emotionally, and mentally. Every donation, no matter the size, brings him one step closer to a better quality of life and a future filled with more freedom and possibility.

If you can’t donate, please consider sharing Ivan’s story. Your kindness, prayers, and support could change the course of this little boy’s life.

Thank you for helping Ivan take steps toward a brighter future.

Co-organizers2

Svitlana Kogan
Organizer
Boca Raton, FL
Denis Derbenov
Co-organizer
  • Medical
  • Donation protected

Your easy, powerful, and trusted home for help

  • Easy

    Donate quickly and easily

  • Powerful

    Send help right to the people and causes you care about

  • Trusted

    Your donation is protected by the GoFundMe Giving Guarantee