The mission of Labsirdības: time to do good!

Every child has their own abilities and needs. However, some children face social isolation due to complex illnesses and limited capabilities. For a child who has difficulty moving independently, even leaving the house can be a serious challenge, not to mention walks in the park or playing with peers. To help children with functional impairments become more mobile and improve the quality of their daily lives, Mēness aptieka, in collaboration with the Latvijas Bērnu fonds, continues the implementation of the charitable program Labsirdības misija. In November, everyone had another opportunity to join this important social initiative and contribute to supporting families raising children with special needs. In the year since the program's inception, 17 families have already received specific assistance. Twenty rehabilitation aids have been purchased for children, totaling nearly 40,000 euros. Meanwhile, the demand for support continues to grow: currently, another 17 families are waiting for individually tailored rehabilitation aids. The total amount of necessary assistance is 32,000 euros. For children with functional impairments, rehabilitation aids play a crucial role in everyday life. They not only help with mobility but also support development, participation in familiar activities, leaving the house, and attending rehabilitation procedures. In some cases, the appropriate assistive device becomes the only means of communicating with others, receiving education, and building relationships with peers. At the same time, the needs of each child are individual. State support does not always ensure that children receive all the necessary rehabilitation aids, and the allocated funding is sometimes insufficient to cover all expenses. In such situations, additional financial assistance becomes particularly significant: it allows the child to receive the necessary rehabilitation aid in a timely manner and reduces the financial burden on the family, which often has to pay for equipment costing tens of thousands of euros out of pocket. "The goal of Latvijas Bērnu fonds is to help children and families who face various difficulties daily and need support when their own resources or state assistance are no longer sufficient. Our experience shows how significantly a child's life and that of their entire family can change when necessary help is provided in a timely manner. Each family that has received support is further confirmation that together we can make the lives of children and their loved ones better and more fulfilling," notes Andris Berziņš, a board member of Latvijas Bērnu fonds. To ensure that assistance can reach as many families as possible, not only the efforts of the program organizers are important, but also the active participation of society. Everyone can contribute to the common cause. ## How to help children with functional impairments? Currently, Mēness aptieka donates 10 cents from each purchase of a product marked with the special Labsirdības misija sign for the benefit of children participating in the program. As of now (early November 2026), the total amount of donations from Mēness aptieka has reached 35,180.19 euros. You can support the initiative by making a donation on the Latvijas Bērnu fonds website (https://lbf.lv/) or using the special donation boxes placed directly in Mēness aptieka pharmacies. In November, another opportunity to join the charitable initiative emerged. In several Mēness aptieka pharmacies, as well as in the online store e-menessaptieka.lv, special stress balls in the shape of lemons are available for purchase. All proceeds from their sale, after taxes, will also be fully directed to Latvijas Bērnu fonds to support families within the framework of the Labsirdības misija program. "Our task is to help children with functional impairments become more independent, and to give society the opportunity to make a real contribution to positive changes in their lives. An appropriate rehabilitation aid, provided in a timely manner, means much more than just the ability to move. It helps the child participate in games, communicate with others, attend school and rehabilitation sessions, and spend time outside the home. We are convinced that everyone can contribute to this important cause, and even a small everyday choice can provide significant support for children. Therefore, in the run-up to the end of the year, several Mēness aptieka pharmacies will feature special Labsirdības misija stress balls in the shape of lemons. By purchasing them, everyone can contribute to raising funds for the purchase of rehabilitation aids for children with disabilities. All proceeds will be donated to Latvijas Bērnu fonds," says Elena Petrishina, a board member of Mēness aptieka. Sometimes great good starts with a very small act. Buying a lemon stress ball, making a donation, or telling friends and family about the initiative — each such step brings us closer to the moment when another child can receive the necessary rehabilitation aid, become more independent, and discover new opportunities. **After all, even a small act of kindness can change someone's life. Let's do good together!**