On June 28 the public organization “Special Children” brought to Feldman Ecopark group of 30 children aged from 5 to 15 years suffering from a phenylketonuria.
Children visited the Horse Complex of Ecopark where they not only saw the skills shown by sportsmen of our Complex but also could ride horses and donkeys. After Feldman Ecopark’s observing excursion, the game and competitive program was organized for children in an arbor of social adaptation. In completion of stay in Ecopark all children from the group received gifts.
“Feldman Ecopark pays much attention to the help of children with special needs, to the children suffering from various diseases. Here they not only can have a rest, gain strength and a positive outdoors, but also undergo rehabilitation, in particular, by means of an animal therapy. We are always ready to extend cooperation in this direction” — the director of Ecopark Andrey Roshchupkin noted.
As the chairman of the board of SO”Special Children” Vladimir Tutuk reported, for our organization it is the first experience with Feldman Ecopark. “Children really enjoyed, and further we will continue our cooperation” — Vladimir Tutuk told.
Phenylketonuria is a rare hereditary disease, one of the few which are treatable. It is connected with violation of a metabolism of amino acids, mainly phenylalanine. In case of non-compliance of a reduced-protein diet is followed by accumulation of phenylalanine and its toxic products that lead to a severe defeat of the central nervous system.
