Amjad was born in Damascus in 1981, a healthy and happy child. But at the age of 8, his life changed forever when he began experiencing severe headaches. Doctors soon discovered a tumour in his right cerebellum. It was cancer.

Amjad underwent surgery to remove the tumour. Shortly after, he developed hydrocephalus, requiring a second operation to insert a shunt to drain excess fluid from his brain. He spent the next decade under medical supervision and receiving radiation therapy.

At 17, Amjad’s condition worsened. The tumour had returned.

This time, doctors had to remove the entire right cerebellum and part of the left, a high-risk procedure that left him in a coma for 16 days. He was placed on a ventilator and required intensive care. When he eventually regained consciousness, life as he knew it had changed dramatically.

Since then, Amjad has been living with:

• Poor balance and coordination

• Double vision and misaligned eyesight

• Speech difficulties

• Limited mobility

Despite undergoing physical rehabilitation, the benefits have been very limited. Amjad has been living with his elderly parents in Damascus ever since, entirely dependent on their care and unable to access the advanced medical support he so urgently needs.

How You Can Help

Amjad urgently needs:

• Specialised rehabilitation therapy

• Medical assessments abroad

• Assistive equipment

• Ongoing support for daily living

Your contribution can offer Amjad a renewed chance at life and ease the burden on his ageing parents.

Every donation, no matter the amount, truly makes a difference.

Thank you for your compassion and support.