Dear friends, dear supporters,

Today we are asking for help for Joanna, a 38-year-old mother of two wonderful children aged 2 and 8.

Joanna received the devastating diagnosis of a rare and aggressive soft tissue tumour – a synovial sarcoma in the area of her left hip. Since then, she has been fighting the disease with all her strength.

The tumour has severely damaged the pelvic bone and led to a pathological fracture. Joanna is in severe pain and can only manage a few steps. She is confined to a wheelchair most of the time.

In addition, metastases have developed in her lungs. Although the lung metastases showed partial regression after several cycles of chemotherapy, a new suspicious lesion has since been detected in her liver. The battle against the disease continues.

Joanna is being treated at Vienna General Hospital (AKH) and is receiving highly specialised oncological treatment. Alongside the medical treatment, there are numerous additional costs: travel to appointments and treatments, medication, medical aids, support with daily living, and the care of her two young children.

Despite all the hardships, Joanna is not giving up. She fights every day for her life, for her family and for her children’s future.

Any support – regardless of the amount – helps Joanna and her family through this difficult time. If you are unable to donate, we would also be grateful if you could share this fundraising campaign.

We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your help, your solidarity and your hope.

 For Joanna and her family