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Olga Novikova is a Ukrainan refugee who worked as a doctor in her homeland. She, her four children, and her elderly mother moved to the US in 2023. Currently, Olga works as a caregiver and is about to complete a community college program to become a phlebotomist. She is hoping to continue her education to become a nurse.
Two weeks ago her 19 year old son, Kyrill, was critically injured in a car accident. He has undergone several surgeries and has not regained consciousness. At this time it is unclear how fast or successful his recovery will be. Doctors have told Olga that Kyrill will need to remain in the hospital for at least another month. The goal is for him to be able to sit up on his own and to hold up his head in order to be discharged.
Olga has been off work since the accident to stay by Kyrill’s bedside. The doctors suggested she stay near him as much as possible to comfort him when he regains consciousness. Olga is prepared to return to her work as a caregiver as soon as her son’s condition is no longer critical.
Expenses are looming for the family: at the end of July, they need to apply for their re-parole to continue their legal status in the US as refugees at a cost of $1,200 per person (they are a family of 6). Then there is rent, their basic needs, plus the added cost of daily driving across the metro area to the hospital where Kyrill is receiving treatment. Thankfully, Kyrill has medical insurance; however, Olga does not know how much of the medical expenses will be covered.
After fleeing war in Ukraine and rebuilding her life in the U.S., Olga Novikova now needs urgent support as she stays beside her critically injured 19-year-old son, Kyrill, while facing rent, legal-status fees, and mounting family expenses.