The story of Aggelos

Aggelos is a 6.5 year-old boy who has been suffering from brain cancer since the age of 3. The onset of his condition was in early 2017 when, after manifesting headaches and mobility issues, he had his first MRI. On July 14 of the same year, he underwent a brain surgery, where he was diagnosed with stage 3 Ependymoma. He was then submitted to chemotherapy and radiation treatment, in order to eliminate the cancer cells. After the successful outcome of his treatments, the doctors recommended regular check-ups. In April of 2020, during one of his routine check-ups, the doctors discovered 2 new brain tumors. He immediately underwent another surgery in order to remove the tumors, as well as a new round of chemo. It seems like Aggelos still has a long way ahead of him, since the chemotherapy is debilitating his system. Currently, the little boy is unable to receive food orally, since the rounds of chemo have caused him to experience stomach problems. He now receives nutrition through a feeding tube which is attached to him wherever he goes. Clearly exhausted by all these medical procedures, the little boy cannot go to school or keep up with the daily activities of children his age. His family has never left his side, doing everything in their power to alleviate his suffering. The little boy needs care around the clock therefore his parents are unable to work until he gets better. The cost for his treatments, as well as the daily living expenses, has worn out his parents, both financially and emotionally. Let us all contribute so that this little child can fight for his life!