Our story began quietly, almost innocuously, with vomiting, and at first, we thought Antoś simply had the stomach flu. The doctors thought the same, but as days passed, his condition worsened instead of improving. Concerned, we took him to the hospital in Kielce, where the first suspicions of something far more serious arose.
The tests were alarming, and a CT scan revealed a tumor in Antoś’s head, changing our world in an instant. He was immediately transported to the Children’s Memorial Health Institute in Warsaw, where a biopsy and further tests confirmed our worst fears. The tumor had already spread throughout his spine, and six months of chemotherapy proved ineffective, leaving us devastated and terrified.
We were told to prepare to say goodbye, but we could not — we refused to accept it. How could we look Antoś in the eyes and tell him there was no hope when he had already endured so much and shown such strength? His resilience astounds us daily, and through every small movement and glance, he tells us to fight alongside him.
Despite the unimaginable challenges, Antoś tries to walk, eat, and show his determination with one message shining in his eyes: “Mommy, fight. I want to live.” Every moment of his courage fuels our hope and our willingness to explore every possible solution. After consultations abroad, a hospital in Barcelona agreed to treat him, offering the only real chance to save his life.
But there is one obstacle we cannot overcome alone: money. The cost of treatment, travel, and accommodations in Barcelona is beyond our means. While we await the official quote, we know it will be enormous, standing between our son and a future full of life, joy, and possibilities. Each day of delay increases the risk, as cancer never waits for finances, for permissions, or for luck. Time is precious, and for Antoś, every moment counts.
This plea is not for comfort or convenience, but for survival. Every donation, every prayer, and every act of kindness can bring Antoś one step closer to treatment, one step closer to life. Your support will give him the chance to walk, play, and experience a childhood that disease tried to steal. With your help, we can cover travel costs, specialist consultations, medication, therapy, and everything necessary for Antoś to receive this life-saving treatment.
Antoś is a brave, loving, and determined child, dreaming of running, laughing, and exploring the world freely. He is acutely aware of his illness but refuses to give in to fear. Every day, he surprises us with his strength, insisting on trying to walk, eat, and communicate, even though his body struggles to cooperate. Seeing him push forward despite the pain fills us with awe, determination, and a renewed sense of urgency to fight for him.
Our lives have been completely reshaped since the diagnosis. Nights are spent worrying, days are filled with hospital visits, therapies, and constant monitoring. Work, social life, and family routines have all been paused, replaced by a single focus: keeping Antoś alive and giving him the best chance possible. The financial, emotional, and physical burdens are enormous, but we would endure anything to see him recover.
The tumor is aggressive and unrelenting. Without immediate intervention, the prognosis is grim. We have exhausted every option locally, and the doctors abroad have become our last hope. The hospital in Barcelona is ready and willing to act, but they cannot begin without funding. For a child who has already endured so much, every day that passes without treatment is another day lost to pain, uncertainty, and the relentless progression of cancer.
Antoś’s story is not just one of illness. It is a story of hope, courage, and the extraordinary strength of a little boy who refuses to give up. It is the story of a family’s unyielding love and determination, of sleepless nights and unshakable faith, and of a community that can make the impossible possible through generosity and compassion. Each act of kindness becomes part of the fight, every shared story increases awareness, and every donation fuels the hope that Antoś will live to see another day.
We ask you to join us in this battle, not out of pity, but out of solidarity with life, courage, and innocence. Antoś deserves to play, to learn, to grow, and to experience the simple joys of childhood — moments that should be guaranteed to every child, not stolen by disease. Together, we can ensure that his determination and spirit are met with action, resources, and hope.
He wants to be here. He wants to live. And together, we can give him that chance. For every parent who has ever felt helpless in the face of their child’s suffering, for every supporter who believes in the power of kindness, and for Antoś, who has already shown so much bravery, this is the moment to act.
The fight is far from over, but with your support, it is a fight we can win. Every contribution, every message of hope, and every prayer makes a tangible difference. Antoś has endured more than most adults ever will, yet his smile, determination, and zest for life remain unbroken. We ask you to help him continue that fight.
Time is precious. The tumor is unrelenting. But the love for our child, combined with the compassion of strangers who step forward, can save him. This is a chance to change the course of a life, to give a boy who wants to live the life he deserves a fighting chance.
Please help us give Antoś that future. Please help him continue to fight. Please help him live.
Together, we can be the hope he needs.