This is Anastasia. Isn't she a cutie. She is not even two yet. She has Arthrogryposis that effect most of her joints. Don't worry it won't get worse. It is not a progress condition. She will require physical therapy and maybe serial casting, but in America she could get out of her crib and may even walk around. We have some of the best doctors for her condition are right her on the East Coast. Even better they are at the Shriners hospitals, so you don't have to pay anything. I was told today, but a girl that has it that when joints are stuck straight like Anastasia's they are easier to fix and get moving than if they are stuck bent. None of this will be possible where she is now. In her country she is deemed an invalid. She is believed to have a mental condition just because she has a physical one. In her country there is no difference. Anastasia does not have mental disorder. Actually kids with AMC are usually very intelligent. Anastasia just gets to lay in her crib all day long because her country thinks she can't. Well she hasn't ever been given a chance to prove she can. Will you be her chance? Will you come save her from a life laying in a crib? Will you save her from the institution that she will have to go to? The one that will give her less attention than she gets now. The one that will leave her tied to a crib and possibly sedated. The one that will only be able to provide one maybe two meals at most to her. Will you rescue this 1 year old and tell her she can? I promise that she wants to try. Give her that chance. If you can't go get her maybe you can help the family that can. She is listed on Reece's Rainbow a nonprofit charity trying to raise hope, awareness, and money for these little ones. Adoption is expensive and every penny helps. If you would like to donate click here If you have any questions about her, her condition, or would like to see more photos please let me know. I would be happy to answer any questions and put you in touch with the right people.
