Children with disabilities

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The power to move forward

The journey of Eric, a ten-year-old boy who turns his daily struggle into a lesson of courage and hope

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A small child, a big struggle

For Gabriela, every breath counts

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David moves forward. Even when it hurts

How professionals and the community can change destinies

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David and the never-ending world of emotions

Surrounded by the love of his mother and sisters, David, an 11-year-old boy from Neamț County, has exceeded doctors’ expectations

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Would you like to see me ride a bike? I won't fall!

Petronela’s story: the nine-year-old girl who knows no limits

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When hope defeats diagnosis

Ionuț's journey from three months in an incubator to his first steps

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Adelin wants to walk. You can help him.

For Adelin, a five-year-old boy from Tulcea, every step is a struggle. But now, he needs support.

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When taking part is a dream

In a village in Tulcea County, a little girl waits quietly in her wheelchair for her Physical Education class to finish but she wants to be on the field

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