see www.samoticha.com (only in german)
I have a progressive muscle disease called SMA (Spinal muscular atrophy, Typ II). SMA, the number one genetic killer of children under the age of two, is a group of inherited and often fatal diseases that destroys the nerves controlling voluntary muscle movement, which affects crawling, walking, head and neck control, and even swallowing. Type II affects infants between seven and 18 months old. Type II patients may be able to sit unaided or even stand with support. They are at increased risk for complications from respiratory infections.
I live alone at home in germany, cologne with personal assistant. Great people payed by the state who helped me 24 hours a day to live my life the way I want ...
I can..'t move without my electric-powered wheelchair (with a special zero way joystick and seat). I can..'t eat & drink alone. I can..'t go to the toilet alone. I can..'t wash my body or get a bath alone. I can..'t read a book alone, but I love the life! :-) I can use my Computer with a touchpad and a virtual on screen keyboard for typeing letters ...
My biggest dream is a new special car for my electric-powered wheelchair to drive to my friends, concerts and other events, but I don..'t have the money to buy one!
So, when you and anyone here donate only a little bit money, maybe my dream comes true ...
Fundraising Campaign · "Christian stays mobile"
24. Mai 2009
Donation Detail to date: 4.538,06 €
I would greatly appreciate any donation regardless of the amount, every single cent would be of benefit to my mobility!
Fundraising Campaign Account
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.Owner: ....... Erich und Karin Samoticha.
.Bank: ............... Sparkasse KölnBonn.
.Bank number: .................. 37050198.
.Account number: ............. 1011783741.
.Reference: ...... Christian stays mobile.
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.SWIFT-BIC: .................... COLSDE33.
.IBAN: ...... DE65 3705 0198 1011 7837 41.
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Thank you very much and sorry for my bad english! :-)
Christian :-)
Ford Tourneo Connect Nivo
My biggest dream! :-) 21.000,- €uro