819 donors stood by 12-year-old Niki and raised €28,076.95 for his treatment. After the first urgent need for funds was met, the fundraising campaign was extended, and now the second financial goal has also been reached.
The campaign has officially ended, and the next important step is the upcoming surgery.
Niki was born with Marfan syndrome, a condition that affects various organs and systems in the body, including the eyes.
When the retina in one of his eyes detached, his vision deteriorated sharply, leaving his family facing the very real possibility that he could lose his sight.
Time was critical, and his loved ones turned to donors with an urgent appeal for help.
Initially, another €8,000 needed to be raised for the necessary surgery.
Donors responded quickly, and the first required amount was secured.
Later, the fundraising target was increased to €28,000 so that Niki's treatment could continue.
That amount was raised as well.
For the second time, the community supporting Niki managed to secure the necessary funds at a crucial moment for his family.
On November 3, a payment of €17,000 was approved against an invoice for the upcoming surgery.
The funds for this next important step have therefore been secured.
What lies ahead for Niki now is the most important part - the surgery itself and the recovery that will follow.
Twice, his family faced the urgent need to raise funds. And twice, people responded.
We thank everyone who donated, shared the campaign, and helped Niki reach this point.