A message from his mother:

Hello. My name is Valentina, and I am the mother of two children. My entire life is a constant struggle for my younger son's future. Denis is now 13 years old, and he lives with autism. He was diagnosed with "hyperactive autism" when he was only two, and from that very day, our world was completely turned upside down.

We are constantly on the move—endless trips to Chisinau and various rehabilitation centers. Every journey and every session with specialists is another step forward and a small chance for things to get easier for Denis. The most terrifying thing for a mother is knowing that there is help for your child, that there is a way out, but simply not having the money to pay for the treatment.

I am not asking for anything for myself. The only thing I pray for is to see my son smile. I want him to have a childhood that is at least somewhat normal and a real chance at a future. Please, I ask you from the bottom of my heart: help us. Any support for Denis is a light at the end of the tunnel, and for me, it is the strength to keep living and fighting.

I am deeply grateful to everyone who has shown us kindness and given us the hope that Denis truly has a future.