In 2002 Ion Andronik and his 5 years old son Sergey, lived in a cellar, in inhuman conditions. They have been deprived of the possibility to cook food for themselves; they did not have a sanitary block and water for everyday hygiene. Because of an insufficient food, the child suffered from under eating. Mum has left them, having left to Moscow, because she had 2 more children from her first marriage, which she should look after. After several ineffective attempts to restore the health of her younger child, deprived of state support, she has ceased to hope for restoration of the boy and has decided to leave it on care of the father.

Sergey suffers from cerebral palsy with hyperkinetic syndrome and requires constant multipurpose rehabilitation, but his family has been left on destiny arbitrariness.

To earn on a piece of bread the father took Sergey with itself on his work. It was too difficult for both because the boy cannot sit independently. The father fixed him to a self-made chair in which the child felt very uncomfortable and got tired.

Mr. Ion visited various organizations to solve family problems, and finally has reached Hippocrates Center. At that time the condition of his child has worsened because of under eating. It did not eat according to his condition and age. The unique solutions for the rescue of Sergey’s life were an urgent hospitalization in child care centre, where the boy would receive appropriate care. Thus, the arrangement with children's home where was placed Sergey has been reached. The father has had an opportunity to work and spend evenings with his boy.

However, because of the conflict with the administration, Sergey suffered and has been translated in other children's home where the father could visit him only once in a week. Though conditions of residing of the child were good, he suffered and has reached a bad condition. As a result, Mr. Ion has decided to take his son home, in the same cold cellar.

After several references in various organizations, Hippocrates Center, with the material support of ChildAid, has helped the family of Sergey and Ion to receive worthy habitation.

Now Sergey has a family and a house with good living conditions, which is often visited by his mother and brothers.

Periodically, Sergey and his father pass rehabilitation treatment in various hospitals.

Despite of the fact that in Sergey's life there were huge changes, and its condition is much better, the child suffers. He still expects the possibility to visit children's collective where it would be accepted and where it could have a better opportunity to learn and understand the world.

In the period of 6-12 October 2009 Tony Hawks visited Moldova for a short work trip. In this period he has visited Hippocrates Center and has discussed about the performances and the actual necessities of the Center underlying the importance of expanding the working space. Also he has met parents of children that are beneficiaries of Hippocrates Center and discussed with them about the problems they are facing. At the end of the meeting Tony had an interview with Journal TV.

On September 8-11th 2009 the 15th anniversary exhibition release „MoldMedizin and MoldDent” was organized. For the first time Hippocrates Center has taken part and presented some brochures, a poster, information materials for parents, the book „Physical therapy for children with Cerebral Palsy”, published in 2007.

It is necessary to notice heightened interest of family doctors, specialists in rehabilitation to Center’s activity.

Negotiations with several representatives of local administrative agencies about necessity of public rehabilitation services have taken place.

The film about the Center and some fragments about its activity, which also can be seen on http://www.youtube.com/hippocratescenter site, have been presented.

We invite with pleasure all persons who want to take part in Center’s activities and meet our team!

Within 7 wonderful summer days, 9 children which visit Hippocrates Center, together with parents, had the opportunity to rest at the sea. They were accompanied by 3 employees of the Center, which had the mission to help parents to look after children and to diversify their rest.

They traveled to Sergeevca, Ukraine. The trip was pleasant and was accompanied by impatience to see the sea. Conditions of residing and the food, according to parents and children, were surprisingly good and much better than at home. Transportation to the sea was daily provided with a boat that became a fascinating for children.

Days of vacation passed by quickly as children did not have time to bore. They went to the sea, where they learn to swim with the help of Center staff. Also they played in the sand. In cold days children floated in pool and cheerfully spent time, participating in various interesting games together with workers of the Center.

Time has come to say goodbye to the hospitable sea. In suitcases there were only pleasant memoirs and hope that such fine vacation will repeat the next year.

In the letters addressed to sponsors, who have made possible this trip, children by means of parents have expressed the feelings of gratitude and happiness:

"There are no words to express, how many pleasure and happiness you gave us. Marin was in the seventh heaven. Conditions of residing and meal were top-level, better than at home. Everything, the sea, air and water is that was necessary for us for health. We thank with all the heart all sponsors and Hippocrates Center team. "(Leonte family)

"Here in camp I have met children same special, as well as I. We have communicated, exchanged opinions. We cried and smiled together because all of us are identical, with two feet and two hands, but we differ a little and we require the help of people with heart and soul. "(Poyana family)

"The first days on the sea were small waves. It was a little difficult to Darya to enter into water because it was on the sea for the first time. Hippocrates employees learnt her to float with circle, on a back and on a stomach, using feet and hands. Every day, brought to us new and new pleasures." (Komarov family)

"In Sergeevca I like everything that occurs: sea water, meal, room where we live. There is nothing that it would not be pleasant to me. Today, in the first day, I have understood that here it would be useful to visit to all people. "(Veronica Lipkan)

"We have perfectly spent time with mum. We liked the sea, the beach. We sunbathed, floated in pool and breathed fresh air. I thank those who have helped me to visit for the first time on the sea." (Gutsu family)

"I and Alexander, we liked all the days of the rest, and especially pool which delivered a lot of pleasure to children. Also children liked trips on a boat and games in sand on seacoast. Thank you. "(Koada family)