From the tragedy of the amputation of the leg to the rebirth in gymnastics thanks to the prosthesis: the story of little Sasha Pascal tells us all the horrors of this war
In May 2022 the life of Sasha Pascala little girl from Odessa, has changed forever. A Russian missile attack He hit the town of Zatoka, where he lived with his family, destroying their home and seriously hurting it.
Sasha, who was then only five years old, remained buried under the rubblereporting serious injuries that led toamputation of its left leg. Sasha has always had a passion for gymnastics. Since he was very young, he practiced every day, showing talent and determination.
However, the attack of May 16, 2022 upset his life. The married mother, after being passed out for the blow, woke up and found her wounded daughter, trapped under the debris. The little girl He had a fracture exposed to the arm, broken ribs and serious head injuries. But the most serious wound was in the leg, that the doctors were unable to save.
Sasha remained in a pharmacological coma for 15 days before facing amputation. Upon awakening, he had to face a new reality: Learn to live with a prosthesis and overcome the difficulties of a body changed by the war.
A dream that has not passed away
Despite physical and emotional pain, Sasha has never stopped believing in gymnastics. After seven months of rehabilitation and two different prostheses, he resumed training. Thanks to the help of the Tellus medical center, a bionic prosthesis which allows her to move with greater freedom and continue to practice her favorite sport.
Her dedication led her to compete again. In Chornomorsk, in the Odessa region, he participated and won a competition, showing that his willpower is bigger than any obstacle. “I had no doubts that I would have made it“Sasha said with determination. His mother, who supports her in every step, describes it as “A star that shines bright“.
For his incredible example of courage and strength, Sasha was recognized by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine as one of the “children’s heroes” of the war. This initiative rewards those who, despite the difficulties and suffering, continue to fight for their dreams.
Sasha’s story is a symbol of hope. Although the war has tried to break your childhood, she has shown that with determination and will it can be overcome every obstacle. Today his dream is represent Ukraine in international competitions And we can all hope to wish you to crown it.
