100 metres. That is the maximum distance I can walk before my body stops obeying me. Every step can become a frightening struggle: sudden dizziness, tremors in my hands and legs, and the feeling that the ground is disappearing beneath my feet.

I was once an athlete and a swimmer. Today, even leaving my home is a major challenge. Progressive cerebellar ataxia is slowly taking away my mobility and independence. At the same time, I live with Type 1 diabetes, which requires constant monitoring and treatment.

But this struggle is not mine alone.

My wife, my 15-year-old son, and I all live with disabilities and Type 1 diabetes. Our small family depends on insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitoring systems to keep our blood sugar at safe levels. Sensors, infusion sets, catheters, and insulin reservoirs are not optional medical accessories for us. They are essential, life-sustaining supplies.

We are currently living in Bucharest, Romania, after being forced to leave our home because of the war in Ukraine. We also carry the pain of being separated from my nearly 80-year-old mother. She is seriously ill, unable to travel, and remains alone across the border.

Our days are organised around medical care. Because of my ataxia and tremors, even simple tasks are difficult. Yet we must constantly monitor glucose levels, replace pump supplies, and make sure that all three of us have what we need to avoid dangerous complications.

Although insulin is provided free of charge in Romania, essential diabetes supplies are not covered for refugees. Our family needs approximately €1,000 every month for insulin-pump consumables and glucose-monitoring supplies. I can no longer work, and this amount is far beyond what we can afford on our own.

We are not asking for luxury. We are asking for the medical supplies that allow us to stay safe, avoid life-threatening emergencies, and live with dignity despite disability and chronic illness.

Every donation, no matter how small, helps provide essential treatment for me, my wife, and our son. If you cannot donate, please consider sharing our campaign with others.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for seeing our family, supporting our fight, and helping us continue to live.