Campaign to raise funds for Sofia Rosenova Stoyanova's hip surgery.

Sofia is a sunny and smiling child who has fought from the day she was born until today and continues to amaze everyone with her will and melt everyone with her radiant smile.

Sophie was born prematurely at 29 years old in a depressed state weighing only 1300 grams. From the age of 5 months she started intensive rehabilitation in Varna and Sofia to prevent motor retardation. Despite regular visits to various centres, Sophie's motor development lagged behind and at 10 months of age she was diagnosed with "Cerebral Palsy - Spastic Quadriparesis".

Sophie is now 5 years old and still does not have good head control, unable to sit, walk or serve independently.

From September 2021 to June 2022 Sophie and I travelled to the USA where we had a number of consultations with an orthopaedic surgeon, neurologist, physiotherapist and speech therapist at Boston Children's Hospital. At the very first examination, the orthopaedic surgeon identified the beginning stages of luxation of both hip joints and our child was put on a special programme to monitor the condition. Special orthoses were made and in order to slow down the onset of luxation, Botox was placed on both legs . The effect of the botox lasted about 5-6 months and before leaving the US, as Sophie's parents we were given recommendations to have x-rays of both hip joints and a check up with an orthopedic specialist every six months.

Since returning to Bulgaria, Sophie has been regularly followed up by an orthopaedic surgeon. In July 2023, our child was referred for a consultation at the Orthopaedic Hospital Spiesing, Vienna, where it was confirmed that Sophie was indicated for reconstruction of both hip joints.

The NHIF refused to fund the treatment in Austria so we had to use our own funds to pay for the surgery in Vienna for simultaneous reconstruction of both joints. Unfortunately, the amount is unaffordable for us, so we appeal to the Supreme Court for help.

The quotation received for the surgery on both joints is EUR 23 890. This amount does not include the cost of 6 weeks of stay, the making of splints and rehabilitation. An amount that is unaffordable for our family.

With great hope and faith we turn to all of you! This little treasure who can melt any heart with her radiant smile needs your help to live a normal and happy childhood without pain like other kids. I ask you from the bottom of my heart to support and help with whatever you can! I believe there are many people with kind hearts who will answer this call for help!