Family's Plea for Terminally Ill Daughter's Case in Bielefeld
In the heart of Bielefeld, Germany, a family is facing a unique challenge. Kornelia Smieszniak, a young girl suffering from a rare, fatal mitochondrial disease, requires constant care and cannot go outside due to the family's living situation.
Kornelia's parents, Paulina and Tomasz, reside in an apartment in Hillegossen, which is only accessible via a narrow and steep staircase. Emergency situations pose a critical challenge, as rescue services cannot carry stretchers up the stairs, and Kornelia must be carried down on people's arms.
To address this issue, the family needs to install a balcony lift, which would cost around 23,000 euros. The health insurance company covers only approximately 4,000 euros of the costs, leaving the family in need of the remaining funds.
In an effort to raise the necessary funds, Paulina started an appeal on the GoFundMe donation platform. The response to the donation request has surpassed expectations, collecting over 27,200 euros by August 15, 3 pm.
Every donation and every share on the "Gofundme" donation page helps the family reach their goal. The family's apartment is not the only place where Kornelia and her mother spend their days. A hospital bed stands in Kornelia's room, a constant reminder of the challenges they face.
Kornelia's brother-in-law, residing in Poland, is currently on holiday but supports the family, often taking care of Kornelia's brother. Paulina also shares her caretaking knowledge for seriously ill children on TikTok with parents in Poland.
The family's situation has touched the hearts of many, and the support continues to grow. If you wish to learn more about the campaign or make a donation, visit the GoFundMe page for "Kornelia Smieszniak." Your contribution can make a significant difference in this family's life.
- The recent medical-conditions that Kornelia, a young girl in Bielefeld, Germany, is dealing with are chronic and fatal, namely a rare mitochondrial disease, requiring constant care and keeping her confined indoors due to the family's apartment's accessibility issues.
- In an attempt to alleviate this issue, the family is looking to install a balcony lift, which will cost around 23,000 euros, but their health insurance only covers approximately 4,000 euros, necessitating the need for additional funds.
- To fundraise for the remaining costs, Paulina, Kornelia's mother, initiated an appeal on the GoFundMe donation platform, with donations exceeding expectations, amounting to over 27,200 euros by August 15, 3 pm.
- Awareness and support for the family's health-and-wellness situation has been growing significantly, with Paulina also leveraging social media platforms like TikTok to share her caretaking knowledge for seriously ill children, especially in the family-health and mental-health context, especially for parents in Poland.
