Dear friends and supporters,
We are delighted to share some wonderful news with you! Thanks to your help, Raimo underwent a successful cleft lip and palate surgery in Finland on August 1st. During the procedure, an alveolar bone graft was performed to close a 0.5 cm gap in the palate. Raimo is feeling well and is extremely grateful to everyone who contributed to his recovery. His sincere words of thanks: “I thank you all from the bottom of my heart. I never believed that so many people would be willing to donate. I am incredibly thankful that we made it to Finland, where I received life-changing assistance.”
We would also like to express our heartfelt gratitude to Finnish surgeon Jyri Huukki and Dr. Riina Einblau, as well as Raimo’s supporters Liina and Janno Rokk, whose support and dedication helped make this project a reality. Information about the previous project can be found HERE.
About Raimo
Raimo is a young man with a brave heart who grew up in a children’s home and now lives alone in a social apartment in Sindi. Throughout his life, he has faced the challenging condition of a cleft lip and palate, which has impacted his confidence and social life. Despite these challenges, Raimo has always maintained a positive outlook on life. He is friendly and helpful, volunteering at a dog shelter. Raimo’s greatest wish is to live a fulfilling life— to speak clearly, smile without worry, and feel confident in his daily life. Today, we stand by him to help him achieve this dream.
New Challenge – The Next Surgery
Now we turn our attention to the next surgery, planned for the end of this year or early next year. This surgery involves extensive maxillofacial and nasal reconstruction, which is crucial for improving Raimo’s facial structure, speech, self-esteem, and quality of life. The cost of the surgery is 34,000 euros.
How You Can Help
We ask for your help in supporting Raimo through this important next stage of his journey. Every donation, no matter the size, brings Raimo one step closer to a life where he can smile, speak clearly, and live much more confidently. Together, we can give this young man a chance for a happy and fulfilling future.
Thank you once again to everyone who has contributed to improving Raimo’s health and quality of life. Together, we can achieve more!
