health
March 8, 2026
Ilija, the Hero from Kosjerić: Smiling and Unyielding, Born a Fighter, but He Needs Our Help
Ilija Milanović was born prematurely in 2017 in Kosjerić and faced a severe diagnosis on his first day of life – spina bifida (meningomyelocele). He underwent surgery the same day, marking the beginning of his life's battle – a fight for his first step and a better tomorrow.
TL;DR
- Ilija Milanović was born in 2017 with spina bifida and has since developed several other health complications.
- He suffers from spastic paraplegia, vision problems, bladder dysfunction, asthma, hypothyroidism, and rare genetic mutations.
- His medical needs include extensive therapies, diagnostic tests, medical equipment, and potentially an $850,000 gene therapy.
- Ilija remains optimistic and is actively undergoing various treatments like physical therapy, hydrotherapy, and specialized educational support.
- Donations can be made via SMS, phone call, bank transfer, or PayPal to support Ilija's ongoing medical care.
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