Hi everyone,

My name is Jana (pronounced ‘Yah-na’), I am a four year old little girl from Serbia, and I need your help!

My left arm was injured when I was born and I am now only able to use it at 50%. The diagnosis is obstetrical paralysis of the brachial plexus. It is possible to almost entirely regain mobility of the arm, but I would need surgical treatment which costs $50-60,000. Would you help me raise the money for my surgeries? You can make a donation to me via PayPal at the address manuka-s@hotmail.co.uk, or by direct transfer to my bank account at Raffeisen Bank AD, Belgrade, Serbia, account number RS35265050000011091009, swift number RZBSRSBG (this number may actually be different depending on your currency and the bank you are using, so please see below for the correct one).

Please write to me!

Forever grateful,

Wednesday, December 31, 2008

Happy New Year!

























Lots of love
Jana

Saturday, December 27, 2008

Banner for your website

Several generous people have asked for a banner to link to my blog on their website. Here it is, 60 x 160 pixels. Please feel free to use this:






Thanks so much!

Yours,

Sunday, December 21, 2008

Physical therapy

Here's a picture from last year where you can see how I get my physical therapy here in Belgrade:

Dear friends,

I have good news: we're going to the Cigota Spa! Thanks to Babyshamble and her husband who donated the funds for 21 days of therapy, I am now able to have the spa treatment that my doctor has been recommending for so long. We've found accomodations and are now working to get the money to cover that too. We leave for Zlatibor on 8 February, and I'm very excited! I'm also grateful to "Neobavestena" who initiated this and who introduced us to dr Senka.

Wednesday, December 3, 2008

SWIFT number for bank transfers

Dear friends,

We've been told that a SWIFT number is needed for any bank transfers to our account. This number varies based on the currency and bank you are using. Please see below which one applies for you:

- For payments in US dollars:

1. American Express Bank Ltd, USA
SWIFT/BIC: AEIBUS33
ABA: 1240 71889

2. Wachovia Bank, USA
SWIFT/BIC: PNBP US3NNYC
ABA: 026005092

3. Raiffeisen Zentralbank Osterreich AG, Austria
SWIFT/BIC: RZBAATWW

- For payments in Swiss francs:

1. UBS AG, Switzerland
SWIFT/BAC: UBSWCHZH 80A

- For payments in Euros:

The list is longish so please click on the letter below for the bank that is relevant to you:


- For payments in GBP:

Please see below:



With all my gratitude,

Your

My diagnosis

My medical report, shown below, says this:

Brachial palsy on the left side.

Left arm shorter (32.5cm/27cm).
Forearm twisted. Limited active movement, can bring hand to shoulder level.
Elbow semi-flexed. Limited supination. Pinch grip present. Fingers semi-flexed.
Full passive motion present except for final extension at the elbow.
Shoulder blade in exterior rotation and abduction. On motion of arm, shoulder blade motion present as well.
Minor asymmetry of the thorax. Arm only used in auxiliary function.