The little boy suffers from spastic quadriplegia that was caused by encephalitis, after contracting a type B influenza. 

In 2018, after manifesting flu-like symptoms, Dimitrios went into a coma and he was rushed to the hospital. He remained hospitalized for three months in the PICU of “Ippokrateio” General Hospital of Thessaloniki. The little boy was then diagnosed with encephalitis that caused severe cognitive impairment and complete paralysis of the lower extremities. He then remained hospitalized for two more months in the Pediatrics Clinic of the same hospital, and after doctor’s recommendations, he was transferred to a rehabilitation clinic. After being subjected to all the necessary treatments, he returned home in order to receive physiotherapy and speech therapy sessions. All these years, his family has never left his side, struggling in order to provide him with everything he needs. This situation has worn out his parents both financially and emotionally, as his condition requires a lot of expensive treatments. The little boy needs care around the clock therefore his parents are unable to work. Currently, his condition remains stable, but due to financial difficulties, he cannot receive the necessary treatments. 

Let us all help, so that this little boy can proceed with his treatments and have a better quality of life!