Hi, my name is Gábor. I am 35 years old and a father of three young boys. I am reaching out to you because my life has taken a turn that no one can prepare for, and for the first time in my life, I have to ask for help.

​The struggle I’ve faced

​I have worked hard for as long as I can remember. At the age of 12, I was diagnosed with Perthes disease. I spent two years in a sanatorium, but despite the treatments, my left leg remained shorter, leaving me to live with constant chronic pain. When I lost my father at 16, I didn't hesitate: I started working as an electrician at 17 to support myself. I have always stood on my own two feet—until now.

​The turning point

​Recently, I suffered a sudden stroke. A blood vessel burst in my brain, leaving the entire left side of my body paralyzed. My world collapsed. As someone who had always relied on physical labor, I suddenly found myself unable to move. But thinking of my children gave me strength. Through sheer willpower and intensive physical therapy, I have fought my way back to being able to walk with crutches.

​The current crisis

​Unfortunately, bad news rarely comes alone. Despite working my entire life, due to an administrative error by a former employer (a delay in filing my disability insurance), I am currently ineligible for a disability pension. I will not be eligible for another three years. Currently, my only source of income is a social hardship grant of just €181 per month.

​Providing for three children, paying bills, and funding my ongoing recovery with this amount is an impossible task. It breaks my heart that I cannot provide for them physically or financially as I once did.

​How you can help

​I am not asking for luxury; I am asking for survival and security for my boys:

​Food and basic necessities for my three sons.

​Medication and continued rehabilitation so that one day I might work again.

​Utility bills to ensure we don't lose our home.

​Any small donation is a massive help to us right now. If you are unable to support us financially, a share of this post would also mean the world to us, as it helps my story reach more people.

​Thank you for reading my story and for standing by us in our time of need.