Natálka is a four-year-old girl who is considered a "non-mobile" child, with a mental development equivalent to that of a three-month-old baby. The reason for this is an undiagnosed cytomegalovirus infection during pregnancy. It wasn’t until she was four months old, after undergoing an MRI, that doctors discovered her brain development had stopped at the 20th week of pregnancy. Many parts of her brain are missing, causing severe disabilities.

Natálka has epilepsy, moderate hearing loss, and impaired vision. Her body is often affected by dystonia, which is linked to epilepsy and triggers painful seizures and crying episodes. Despite these challenges, Natálka is an incredibly happy and cheerful little girl. She loves lights, music, and her biggest joy is watching Peppa Pig. Her laughter fills the whole home.

A great blessing for Natálka is the opportunity to rehabilitate at the Sarema Center in Liberec, where dedicated physiotherapists work with her. Thanks to their care and special aids, Natálka was able to stand for the first time in her life! For her parents, it was an incredibly emotional moment—they never imagined that their little girl would ever stand on her own feet, even for a short while.

How will Advent runners help Natálka?

We will support her rehabilitation, enabling her to make further progress after the hip surgery.

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