"Imagine that every day is a challenge for you. Every day is a negotiation. Starting from a young age – a pursuit of life has only been a hardship. A conventional tablet computer is just too heavy. Getting up in the morning must be arranged in advance with those who help me every day." - Valeriy Spiridonov
Valeriy has a disease called Spinal Muscular Atrophy that is irreversible and there is no k
nown cure for it. However Valeriy refuses to submit to the incredible hardship he experiences every minute of his life. His desire for life radiates from within, from everything he does... He is a success by all measures. He graduated from high school with honors followed by a college degree allowing him to practice graphic design. He is actively involved in a social and political life. He is confident in his own strength and the inevitable success of those who seek life, regardless of any obstacles. "Do a little more than you can every day, take risks sometimes – this is what will change life for the better. Any life. Do not be afraid to get out of your comfort zone. There is magic there." Valeriy Spiridonov, candidate #1 for the world's first head transplant surgery, travels to the United States of America to meet Dr. Sergio Canavero at the 39th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Academy of Neurological and Orthopaedic Surgeons (AANOS). The goal is to get the U.S. to approve the surgery.
