"Let me go. I'll do it myself. I don't want to be immobile," said 40-year-old Medin as he crawled up the stone stairs to his room on the upper floor of the house.
He lives with his parents in the village of Ilovača, 25 kilometers from Goražde in Bosnia and Herzegovina. He suffers from cerebral palsy, but despite that, he tries to be as independent as he can.
He had a desire to bathe on his own in his upstairs bathroom, which was unsuitable and not adapted for people with disabilities. With the help of donors, the "Second" Foundation provided 1.300 KM for the purchase of necessary materials for renovation.
Even though it took him several months to break everything down and prepare, his retired father managed to renovate the entire bathroom on his own. He couldn't find anyone to help him in this remote village.
Now, Medin can bathe himself. He crawls to the bathroom, sits down, and takes a bath. He has his privacy and no longer depends on his mother to bathe him.
"I crawled slowly and sat down. And I bathed by myself," he explained to us happily as we sat in their yard.
How can you help?
Medin's quest for independence and his determination to bathe on his own serve as an inspiration to all of us. If you wish to support the work of the "Second" Foundation and assist individuals like Medin, there are several ways you can contribute:
By calling the number 17077 to donate 2 KM.
By making a deposit to the Foundation's account at BBI bank.
Second Foundation
Nurije Pozderca 8, Sarajevo
Account: 1413115320025053
For international donations:
IBAN: BA391413115310005729
SWIFT: BBIBBA22XXX
Bank: Bosna Bank International DD Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Beneficiary: Second Foundation, Sarajevo - Novi Grad, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Through PayPal:
Your support will help the "Second" Foundation continue its mission and enable them to provide assistance to individuals with special needs, like Medin. Thank you for your willingness to contribute to this truly noble cause.
