Hi, my name is Michał. I'm 33 years old and happily married. I was incredibly lucky to meet my soulmate in high school. Since then, we've been a duo that continues to this day.

I'm from Nowa Huta, and football has always been my passion. However, 2019 completely changed my life.

It started innocently enough, with a loss of sensation in the fingertips of my right hand. On January 14, 2019, I underwent elective carpal tunnel surgery. The surgery lasted only 20 minutes and was technically successful, but the problem persisted. I was referred to a neurologist, who ordered an MRI of my head.

On January 24th, I had the test done. That same day, I received a call asking for the results urgently. The diagnosis was devastating: a cystic tumor on the left hemisphere of the brain measuring 59 x 56 x 52 mm. In an instant, everything stopped.

The next day I met with a neurosurgeon, and surgery was necessary. The biopsy showed glioma, diffuse astrocytoma, grade II malignancy. I thought then that despite everything, there are still treatment options and there is hope.

As recommended by my doctors, I began treatment with proton radiotherapy and PCV chemotherapy. I returned to work and exercise, and gradually regained my fitness. I took care of my diet, sleep, and overall health. For several years, everything went well.

Unfortunately, in April 2024, a follow-up MRI showed a recurrence, the tumor started growing again. The disease returned when I least expected it.

In March 2025 I was sent back to the same neurosurgeon and the same hospital. This time, I knew a difficult road lay ahead. My physical and mental health gradually deteriorated, with weakness in my right arm and leg, seizures, and anxiety and depression.

That's when I decided to have a second surgery. Afterward, I was unable to walk and confined to a wheelchair. The entire right side of my body was paralyzed., heavy and alien.

Rehabilitation was the most difficult experience of my life, both physically and mentally. However, I found wonderful specialists and people who helped me regain my mobility. After two months of intensive work, I left the hospital, walking with a stick, but with a smile and hope.

I started chemotherapy in June. This time the tumor turned out to be more aggressive, the glioma progressed to stage III malignancy.

Unfortunately, two months after the treatment was completed my health deteriorated rapidly. Everything I'd gained during rehabilitation was taken away from me in a matter of days. I was hospitalized again. This time, the tumor was inoperable.

I am currently undergoing another round of chemotherapy, which has stabilized my condition. Unfortunately, this treatment can only slow down the disease, does not give a chance for its complete recovery.

I don't want to give up. That's why I contacted a clinic in Germany that offers immunotherapy, a therapy that gives hope. Unfortunately, the costs of such treatment are very high.

I have no choice but to ask for help.

 Every donation or sharing of the fundraiser is of great importance to me.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for every form of support.