# Fundraising for child's gene therapy in Slovenia

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/fundraising-for-childs-gene-therapy-in-slovenia
> Updated: 2026-10-03T04:10:02.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2.

Community fundraising efforts are underway in Slovenia to secure medical treatment for eight-year-old Teo Slodnjak, who is battling Duchenne muscular dystrophy. The goal is to raise approximately 2.5 million euros to fund Elevidys gene therapy in the United States, a treatment not currently available in Europe.

Initial efforts included a day-long charity event in Moškanjci titled ‘Nevidne niti srca’ (Invisible Threads of the Heart), which featured musical performances and workshops. This was followed by the organization of a humanitarian hike titled ‘Na noge!’ scheduled for October 4, 2026, traveling from Kamnica to Sveti Urban. Organizers expect up to 1,000 participants for the hike.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-03: Varaždin hosts March for Life to advocate for unborn protection

Pro-life marches were held in Varaždin, Croatia, calling for updated abortion laws, while organizers in Slovenia prepared for a major march in Ljubljana to support unborn children and mothers.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/charity-hike-organized-to-fund-gene-therapy-for-child-with-muscular-dystrophy

### 2026-09-13: Moškanjci hosts charity event for child's gene therapy

A charity event in Moškanjci raised funds for eight-year-old Teo Slodnjak, who needs 2.5 million euros for Duchenne muscular dystrophy gene therapy in the US.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mokanjci-hosts-charity-event-for-childs-gene-therapy

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