Chisinau, Moldova. The Together Forever Foundation has supported families of children with rare neurological conditions since 2016 by helping them access specialist doctors and funding complex treatment. The Foundation says its work has enabled children who could not move, hear or stand to begin reclaiming their lives.
Families seeking specialist care
The article describes families facing rare diagnoses as searching for solutions across borders, contacting clinics in unfamiliar languages and pursuing treatment after exhausting available options. It adds that these families are seeking support rather than pity.
Foundation’s work since 2016
The Together Forever Foundation is described as identifying appropriate doctors, securing necessary resources and facilitating access to care when it is not readily available. The article says the effects of this support can be visible in children’s improved abilities and daily lives.
Salomia’s case and treatment in Zurich
Salomia developed symptoms at age five, including sudden weakness in her legs and fainting, alongside fears of a possible stroke. She was diagnosed with Moyamoya disease, described as a rare condition that blocks the brain’s arteries.
Her parents sought medical answers in Moldova for six years without finding a solution, according to the article. The Together Forever Foundation raised €270,000 for two surgeries in Zurich, with the first performed successfully in February 2025 by Dr Nadia Khan, a consultant neurosurgeon, and a second surgery carried out in August.
What support options are available to families in your community when a child needs specialised treatment abroad?
