After 13 Hours of Surgery, He Lost Motor Function: Humanitarian Campaign for 17-Year-Old Marko
Marko Ilanić from Privlaka near Vinkovci urgently needs home adaptation for his return from rehabilitation in Krapinske Toplice.
Marko Ilanić from Privlaka near Vinkovci urgently needs home adaptation for his return from rehabilitation in Krapinske Toplice.
Seventeen-year-old Marko Ilanić from Privlaka near Vinkovci is facing the toughest battle of his life. After two demanding spinal surgeries, he lost motor function in his legs, and now he and his family face a new challenge, ensuring a dignified and safe return to their family home. A humanitarian campaign is underway to raise funds for the necessary home adaptations.
Marko suffered from a severe form of scoliosis, which led to his first spinal surgery lasting as long as 13 hours. However, after the demanding procedure, a complication arose, he lost motor function in the lower part of his body. He was operated on again the very next day, but unfortunately, the second surgery did not restore function to his legs.
While Marko is undergoing rehabilitation in Krapinske Toplice, his family has not lost hope for his recovery, but they are aware that numerous problems await them upon his imminent return home. The family home in Privlaka is currently not adapted for a person with disabilities.
To enable Marko to move and perform daily activities as easily as possible, a humanitarian campaign has been launched. It has garnered support not only from family and friends but also from the school Marko attends, as well as numerous citizens and generous companies. The primary goal of the campaign is to raise enough money to renovate Marko's room and fully adapt the bathroom to his new needs.
The family has publicly thanked everyone who has already provided support and has called on all those who are able to join the campaign.
Donations are being collected in a giro account opened at Croatian Postal Bank, located at Jurišićeva 4. The account holder is Monika Ilanić (for Marko), with the address Faličevci 207, 32 251 Privlaka, OIB 34963059202. Payments can be made to the IBAN: HR3223900013103066252.
Every donation, regardless of the amount, will significantly help Marko integrate more easily into everyday life upon his return from the hospital.
