He closes his eyes and smiles, as if already envisioning the finish line of his marathon. Do you remember how you used to run in childhood? To the river. To your mother. Chasing after a ball, with the wind rushing in your ears. Your legs would carry you so effortlessly that you hardly noticed the magic around you. Oleg cherishes this feeling. For him, each step is a gift that illness tries to quietly take away.
He doesn’t clasp his hands in prayer out of desperation, but rather because he still believes. He believes in doctors, in miracles, and in the connections that bind us all. His mother is always nearby, counting not money but the days that remain—days in which they can still achieve something.
You don’t have to save the entire world. Just open your heart and reach out to one child learning to run against all odds. If you wish to help, you can contribute to the Monobank fund or reach out through PayPal. Let his marathon begin with you. #OlegMustContinue
