Paraskoviya Sharaburyak was born in 1952 in the beautiful mountain village of Biloberizka, in the Ivano-Frankivsk region, Ukraine. Her childhood was spent deep in the Carpathian Mountains, where life was tough and isolated. From a very young age, Paraskoviya worked hard in the fields, helping her family to survive. Winters in the mountains were long and bitterly cold, and she often had to work outside, which eventually took a toll on her health.

After finishing school, she spent most of her life working at a local factory. The work was extremely hard, and because there was no transportation, she often had to walk long distances to and from work. Years of physical labor left their mark - her joints began to ache while she was still young, but she continued working to support her family.

About ten years ago, Paraskoviya developed chronic inflammation in both knee joints, which gradually made walking impossible. Doctors recommended surgery, but her family simply couldn’t afford it. Over time, the disease spread further, and now the inflammation has reached her pelvic joints, causing constant pain and making even small movements extremely difficult.

Today, Paraskoviya lives in the village of Dzhuriv, Ivano-Frankivsk region. She can hardly leave her house and now moves around her home with the help of two wooden sticks. Her monthly pension is only about $80, which barely covers food and electricity. She often has to choose between buying bread or pain medicine.

Besides her joint disease, Paraskoviya also struggles with heart problems, high blood pressure, and high blood sugar levels. Every day she takes the cheapest painkillers available, because she can’t afford anything else, but they bring little relief.

Despite everything, Paraskoviya remains kind, humble, and hopeful.

Your support will help cover the rising cost of living that has grown beyond her reach - food, heating, and essential medical care. Most importantly, your support will bring her peace of mind in her later years, reminding her that she is not alone.