# Medical crowdfunding for children in Czech Republic

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/medical-crowdfunding-for-children-in-czech-republic
> Updated: 2026-08-25T04:19:44.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

In the Czech Republic, families are increasingly utilizing crowdfunding and public donations to manage severe medical conditions and access specialized treatments for children.

Initial reports highlighted cases of children requiring intensive support, such as a child with brain damage and cerebral palsy needing 24-hour care, and a four-year-old with ATRX syndrome requiring specialized therapies like physiotherapy and neurofeedback. 

Subsequent developments showed a significant surge in fundraising for a two-year-old suffering from Duchenne muscular dystrophy. This campaign, aimed at securing the high-cost drug Elevidys, saw donations rise from under 2 million CZK to over 7.2 million CZK following media coverage and support from municipalities.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-25: Czech fundraising surge for child with Duchenne muscular dystrophy

A fundraising effort for two-year-old Jiříček, who needs expensive treatment for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, has reached over 7.2 million CZK following a surge in public donations.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/czech-fundraising-surge-for-child-with-duchenne-muscular-dystrophy

### 2026-08-18: Czech children rely on crowdfunding to manage severe medical conditions

Two Czech children, Michálek and Patrik, are battling severe disabilities including cerebral palsy and ATRX syndrome, relying on crowdfunding for specialized medical care and therapies.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/czech-children-rely-on-crowdfunding-to-manage-severe-medical-conditions

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