Let's donate a Breath of Hope for Daniela

♟️💙CHECKMATE TO LUNG DISEASE ♟️💙

Eighteen-year-old Daniela is battling a rare illness that makes it difficult for her to breathe every day. Despite this, she refuses to give up and pursues her passion—chess—with incredible determination, achieving an outstanding success as the runner-up in the Czech Junior Championship.

To continue growing and living an active life, she needs specialized treatment and medical equipment that, unfortunately, are not covered by insurance.

Together, we can help her! 💙

Every contribution is a step toward better health for Daniela and a chance for her to fulfill her dreams. Join us and give her a breath of hope. 💙♟️

About Daniela

Daniela was diagnosed with Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD) at the age of 11. This condition causes her to experience daily coughing and a runny nose, meaning she always has to carry tissues. Every quarter, she goes for check-ups at FN Motol in the pulmonology and ENT departments, and every day, she performs important breathing techniques to clear mucus. 🩺🏥

As a child, she often missed school due to her illness and had to catch up on missed lessons. However, after being diagnosed with PCD, her absences decreased. Physical activity is challenging for her, and she quickly becomes short of breath, especially when running. To avoid surgeries and improve her overall breathing, lung capacity, and hearing, she needs regular sleep and careful medical care.

Currently, Daniela uses a saline inhaler daily to help dissolve mucus, followed by a flutter device for airway clearance. She also takes preventive antibiotics year-round and monitors her blood oxygen levels.

Daniela and chess

Daniela was introduced to chess by her father and brother. Due to her limited physical endurance for other sports, chess became a key part of her life. She achieved great success in 2024 when she placed 2nd in the Czech Junior Championship, securing her spot in the 2024 World Junior Championship and the 2024 Czech Women's Championship. 🏆🎖️

During chess games, absolute silence is required, which can be challenging for her since her coughing and runny nose can be distracting and sometimes make her feel uneasy.

Besides chess, she enjoys playing tennis or ping-pong, creating and modifying jewelry, and building Lego sets, where she can express her creativity.

What is PCD? How does oscillating vest work?

Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD) is a genetic disorder that affects the cilia in the airways, preventing them from effectively clearing mucus and debris from the lungs. As a result, individuals with PCD experience frequent respiratory infections, chronic coughing, and recurrent pneumonia, which can lead to serious lung tissue damage.

Why are we raising funds?

One of the key tools that could greatly ease Daniela's life is the Simeox device. This innovative device helps liquefy thick mucus in the lungs and makes it easier to remove, reducing the risk of infections and damage to the airways. This will allow Daniela to breathe better, have more energy, and focus not only on chess but also on her everyday life without constant exhaustion.

How does the Simeox work?

Simeox uses special pneumatic vibrations that create short low-pressure pulses during exhalation. These pulses help loosen mucus from even the deep parts of the lungs and move it toward the central airways, where it can be more easily coughed up. Compared to conventional methods, this therapy is less strenuous and much more effective, meaning less fatigue and greater relief for patients.

The Simeox device helps in the treatment of the following conditions:

Cystic fibrosis (CF)
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Chronic bronchitis
Bronchial dilatation or bronchiectasis
Primary ciliary dyskinesia
Severe asthma
Other pulmonary diseases with chronic mucus hypersecretion

Our goal is to raise 173,030 CZK for the Simeox device, which will provide essential treatment and rehabilitation for Daniela. We greatly appreciate the support of Y&T Luxury Property, who has committed to contribute half of this amount.

We want to assure you that any funds exceeding the target amount for Daniela will automatically be used for other Naše plíce Foundation campaigns, enabling us to help other children and families in need.
We would like to emphasize that the Naše plíce Foundation does not keep a single penny of donor contributions. All operational costs of the foundation are fully covered by Y&T Luxury Property, ensuring that your donations go directly to specific help.

For more information, please refer to the annual report and financial statements here.
Your help can ease Daniela's life and improve her health. Every donation brings her closer to breathing more freely, continuing with what she loves, and avoiding surgeries and complications.

Help Daniela gain her breath of hope. Thank you for helping and for becoming part of her story. 🤝 💙

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