Bohdan Vasilovich is the second oldest out of four children, his family live in the Volyn oblast in northwestern Ukraine. When Bohdan turned two years old, he used to regularly break his bones. Unfortunately, local doctors could not diagnose the disease, and all they could do was to put casts on his injuries. In 2017, when Bohdan was seven, his parents still had little answers about what their child was going through. They went to Kyiv to ask some doctors there; it was only then that Bohdan was diagnosed with Osteogenesis imperfecta. This came as a shock, as the diagnosis was more severe than they expected. The doctors began a treatment with tablets, but it did not help and Bohdan continued to break his bones and suffer. They spent a long time looking for alternatives, but finally they got some relief. In November 2021, the doctors decided to switch to zoledronic acid, which had an immediate. Bohdan began to grow and feel much better. But six months later on this treatment, Russia invaded Ukraine, which put any further treatment at risk. Bohdan needed drips every three months, and with the country at war, supplies and access to medical care became extremely limited, especially as the family live a long drive from Kyiv. Bohdan’s family have already put a lot of effort into acquiring the correct medical care for him, this new difficult situation challenged them greatly, but they said “for a child’s life, parents are capable of anything.”

Krebsallianz received a donation of zoledronic acid from a German producer and were able to provide patients like Bohdan with the help that he needs at this critical time. Thanks to our help, Bohdan is able to continue his treatment and has brought hope for the rest of his fami