"The crown helps"

For Styrians in need: A big thank you to our readers!

Jonas and his parents, who would do anything for their children. His laughter is so infectious, even though he is currently struggling with an ulcer under his eye.

(Bild: Christa Blümel)

"Die Krone hilft - Steiermark": Thanks to your donation, we can achieve so much! Like for adorable Jonas, who was born without eyes. He is now over a year old and we have visited the family again.

The weeks of Advent, Christmas, when the Christ Child finally arrives - there is probably no other time of year that makes our children's eyes sparkle more. What a glow comes over their faces when the next candle is lit on the Advent wreath, when fairy lights light up houses, when stalls sparkle with glitter - and Christmas itself with all its wonders, big and small. The decorations on the Christmas tree. The colorful paper. The presents themselves. The little ones - and many grown-ups - can't get enough of it.

Jonas, however, 15 months old, can't see these wonders. And he will never be able to see them. He was born with a genetic defect, one of those very rare, very insidious ones. He has no eyes.

Jonas was born without eyes

(Bild: Verena Panzitt)

Donations made treatment in Germany possible
We have already told you about this. But today we would also like to tell you how much we were able to help, but only because of you! With donations that enabled the family to travel to Germany with the youngest of their four sons, where there are specialists for genetic defects. They were also able to arrange things in the house so that Jonas doesn't hurt himself.

At the moment, he is already quite agile on his wobbly little legs. He occasionally touches the familiar walls of the living room, doesn't trip over an obstacle (a stool that is always there), and if he gets stuck, his little brother holds out his hand. He rarely opens his eyes. When he does, there are two blue prostheses to replace his eyes - he can't see with them either, but that doesn't make him stand out straight away - people can be cruel.

Jonas is now 15 months old and is dearly loved by his brothers.

(Bild: Christa Blümel)

For his brothers, the baby boy is the beloved center of attention. "They love him to death," say his parents. "They help him wherever they can, kiss him all the time and try to include him everywhere."

House needs to be remodeled
The parents are still facing a lot financially. The house, like so many others financed by outside help, now also needs to be adapted for disabled people. Jonas is still a toddler - but he will grow up. He will always need a lot of help. Support. Special treatments. At some point, a guide dog to help him every step of the way.

"The crown helps"

Account: "Die Krone hilft - Steiermark", AT152081500044569523.

Your donation is tax-deductible. Every euro goes directly to those affected, not a cent goes to bureaucracy or expenses.

The account for Jonas remains open
We would like to thank you very much for the donations so far, for the sweet boy as well as for all the others this year (we will report on this later). However, you can continue to support Jonas. Please simply add the keyword Jonas to the account number given.

With what you have donated this year, we have been able to achieve so much. Please make further help possible for Styrians who are in need due to illness, job loss or strokes of fate.