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Beat the Odds
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Official government statistics indicate that there are over 330,000 Russians infected with HIV, making Russia home to the highest number of people living with HIV/AIDS in Europe today. Since many more are unaware of their HIV status, international organizations estimate the true figure to be somewhere between 800,000 to 1.5 million. Medicine has fortunately advanced to the point where transmission of the virus from mother to child during pregnancy and birth can be prevented. Yet, thousands of children are born with HIV every year and many are abandoned by their mothers soon after.
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The Foundation "Future without HIV/AIDS" was formed in 2001 to assist infected orphans and pregnant women at the All Russia Pediatric AIDS Center in St. Petersburg. The organization focuses its work on educating and socializing orphaned children growing up in a hospital environment. Many of the children have been transferred from hospital to hospital, never interacting with other children or playing with new toys. At the Pediatric AIDS Center, there is a community of 40 sick and orphaned children who receive the attention of a dedicated staff of medical and educational professionals who foster their emotional development and integration into society.
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The Society's $11,500 contribution in 2008 is providing funds to equip the facility with furniture that creates a homelike atmosphere within the hospital. The children will also have the opportunity for trips to the theatre and circus, parks and overnight excursions to a sanatorium.
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Increased interaction with the outside world and with other children and adults is having a positive impact on these sick and isolated kids. One girl arrived at the hospital when she was one-and-a-half and wouldn't talk, smile, or express emotions other than fear. After a year, her language comprehension increased and she reacted more normally with adults. It took another year for the child to become interested in her surroundings. Now, at the age of five-and-a-half, the girl shows curiosity in her environment, communicates well and has made friends. She also derives much pleasure from trips outside the hospital.
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The Society commends the Pediatric AIDS Center for its commitment to children many regard as a lost cause. We hope these kids continue to beat the odds, overcome their developmental delays and maintain their health.
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