The story of Amir Vadilov could become a plot forfilm, but became the life story of an ordinary boy who, together with his father and brother, has been fighting for a normal life for many years. Amir was born in Chechnya in 2000, at a time when the republic was experiencing its most active military operations. He was born premature, seven months old. After his birth, doctors gave him a terrible diagnosis: cerebral palsy. “When the military operations were going on in Chechnya, I served in the OMON on the side of the federal troops. But immediately after his birth, I quit my favorite job, and we moved to Tomsk to help my son with his treatment. Amir underwent treatment at the Children's Center for Rehabilitation. Life seemed to be getting better. However, when Amir was 5 years old, his mother died, and I was left alone with two sons,” recalls the boy's father, Hussein. Photo published by Amir – Cerebral palsy (Birth injury) (@huseyn_tomsk) Sep 13 2016 at 5:16 PDTOne can only guess how hard it was for them all these years. The men of the Vadilov family themselves never complained, much less cried. Amir really did get much better. Now he is in the 9th grade of a comprehensive school. He loves history and social studies, and is also good with computers, and even plans to become a programmer in the future. At home, Amir gets around on a walker, and walks down the street holding his father's hand. The boy's dad often shares their successes on his social media page. Video posted by Amir - Cerebral palsy (Birth injury) (@huseyn_tomsk) Sep 25 2016 at 2:03 PDT“More than anything in the world, he dreams of getting back on his feet and being useful to society. Amir works out hard in the gym and in a private center. We are now going through hard times and we really need financial support to continue the treatment. On October 9, the Avangard Community Center will host a charity concert by the Daimokhk mountain dance ensemble. Admission is free, but we are hoping to raise money for Amir’s treatment. I am sure that with the help of caring people, of whom we have plenty in Russia, everything will work out! I am sure that my son will recover and grow up to be a good person,” says the boy’s father. Video posted by Amir – Cerebral Palsy (Birth Trauma) (@huseyn_tomsk) Sep 30 2016 at 9:23 PDT In recent days, Huseyn has been posting videos of the Daimokhk ensemble’s rehearsals on social networks, where Amir himself comes out to dance. For a boy who was once given a death sentence, these steps on stage are a real feat. And many Tomsk residents have already supported him virtually. Now it’s time to support him in real life. Video posted by Amir – Cerebral palsy (Birth injury) (@huseyn_tomsk) Sep 29 2016 at 7:43 PDT
