YEREVAN. – An initial 3,500,000 drams (approx. $8,510) are needed to save the life of 1.5-year-old Yeghia Chinanyan, his mother, Kristine Arsenyan, told Armenian News-NEWS.am.  

Little Yeghia suffers from a brain disease since birth. The blood vessels in his brain are enlarged, intertwined and clogged. The child might experience a blood efflux at any time and it might not be possible to save his life. Also, there is a cyst in his brain.

Yeghia’s parents, however, cannot afford the initial 3,500,000 drams that are necessary for a respective surgery. Both of his parents are unemployed, and his 4-year-old sister already understands that her brother is ill and she prays for his recovery.          

“He experienced very strong convulsions twice already. He turns blue and we just manage to get him to hospital. The convulsions last repeated on February 13. He turns blue, his eyes wander toward one direction and freeze. He was managed to be somehow saved in hospital,” his mother said.    

Armenian capital city Yerevan’s University Hospital Number One has pledged to operate on the child, but the 3,500,000 drams are in initial need to purchase the necessary equipment for the surgery and to transfer it to Armenia.     

Furthermore, the given equipment is intended for one-time use only plus there might be a need for new operations. 

Speaking about little Yeghia’s disease, his mother said: “There can be a blood efflux at any second, and…” She also informed that their physician had given time until April 4 to perform the surgery. Also, there can be a need to take the boy abroad for treatment.

To save 1.5-year-old Yeghia Chinanyan’s life, you may kindly donate to the following bank accounts: 

163478004654 (AMD account)

163478004662 (USD account)

163478004670 (EUR account)

163478004688 (RUR account)

To note, all documentation on Yeghia Chinanyan’s illness and his treatment costs are readily available at Armenian News-NEWS.am.