Success Story
AbdulRahim Hussein Qanab
Age: 4years
Place of Residence: Afrin,Syria
Father’s Name: Hussein
Medical Diagnosis: Cerebralpals
“HisFirstStep…ANewBeginning”
Introduction:
In a world full of challenges, stories of perseverance and recovery shine as beacons of hope.
Among these stories is that of Abdul Rahim Hussein Qanab, afour-year- old boy who faced hardship from the moment he was born, yet overcame it with resilience—culminating in his very first independent steps, which filled his parents’ hearts with indescribable joy
Early Life and Diagnosis:
AbdulRahim was born at full term via cesarean section. Shortly after birth ,he was diagnosed with a blood infection (sepsis) and was placed in an
incubator for 20 days. Following this critical phase, he was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, amoment that changed the life of his family and began a long,
uncertain journey.
DiscoveringtheRehabilitationCenter
The family learned about Sawaseya Center for Prosthetics and Rehabilitation through a Facebook post. The mother visited the center, filled out the intake form, and had her son examined by a specialist. A customized physical therapy plan was then developed to meet AbdulRahim’s specific needs.
Pre-TreatmentCondition:
Before starting therapy, AbdulRahim was unable to crawl, stand, or walk. His movements were extremely limited, and his parents were uncertain if progress was even possible.
Child’sConditionBeforeTreatment:
AbdulRahim was unable to sit, crawl, or stand, making any form of progress seem like a distant dream. However, the determination of his family, combined with the dedicated efforts of the center’s team, laid the foundation for his journey toward improvement.
The Essential Role of Psychological Support & Family Message:
Recovery was not solely physical—psychological and emotional support played a central role in the treatment plan.
The parents received guidance and emotional counseling through regular sessions with social workers, helping them overcome feelings of fear and discouragement, and empowering them to channel positivity in their care for Abdul Rahim،The child’s self-confidence was gradually strengthened through engaging in interactive activities at the center, combined with motivational techniques that nurtured his sense of achievement with each small milestone، This holistic approach—blending physical rehabilitation with emotional support—led to tangible progress in a relatively short period of time،
and through the efforts of Sawaseya Center, we witnessed AbdulRahim standing on his own two feet. That moment was worth more than any thing in this world.”، The family affirms that providing these services free of charge is not just therapeutic—it is a revival of hope in the hearts of those who had lost it.