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“I Am His Hands and Feet”: Maxík Was Born Without Limbs, and His Family Is Seeking Millions Image: Pavel Štulíř
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“I Am His Hands and Feet”: Maxík Was Born Without Limbs, and His Family Is Seeking Millions

From iDNES · () Czech

Translated from Czech and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • One-year-old Maxík was born without arms or legs, and doctors told his parents that such a case was exceptionally rare.
  • Bionic arms from Austria could help him achieve greater independence, but insurance companies will not cover them.
  • His family is relying on a public fundraiser to raise 6.4 million Czech koruna and is seeking support for his demanding care.

“We see a case like this once in a lifetime,” Maxík's parents were told after their son was born without arms or legs. He is now one year old, and his family is searching for a way to give him greater independence.

Bionic arms from Austria could offer that chance. Czech insurance companies, however, will not contribute to the cost. The family has therefore turned to a public fundraiser with a target of 6.4 million Czech koruna.

I am his hands and feet.

— Maxík's motherShe describes the role she plays in caring for her son, who was born without limbs.

Maxík's mother has not given up the fight. She described to iDNES.cz the difficulties of caring for a child with such extensive needs, while the family seeks the funds needed for the bionic equipment.

We see a case like this once in a lifetime.

— Unidentified medical professionalsThis is what Maxík's parents were told about the rarity of his condition.
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Originally published by iDNES in Czech. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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