In 2007, a young woman then 3 months pregnant was diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome, which later turned into acute myeloid leukemia.
\nThat young, brave woman refused treatment and decided to save her baby. Her name is Silvana Novak.
\nSilvana’s son Leo is a cheerful 11-year-old today and lives with his father Silvio in Varazdin.
\nToday is exactly 10 years since the early departure of Silvana Novak, and on this occasion, we share the memory of her husband, Mr. Silvia Novak:
\n“This year, I wanted to remind Croatia who Silvana was and what the strength of the Croatian people (and beyond) was in those days when her life was being saved.
\nDecember 1, 2019, will mark the full 10 years since we got a call from University Hospital Centre Zagreb at about 7.15 AM that Silvana died after more than two years of a hard battle.
\nBut she still emerged victorious in the ‘first half of the fight’, because despite her difficult diagnosis and extremely small chances, she was able to bring Leo into the world, who can now enjoy life.
\nShe postponed her treatment and put Leo in front of her. Unfortunately, she failed to save herself.
\nI believe that many, thanks to her Lions Club (NCLC Vara\u017edin Millennium), remember those days when all of Croatia was with her and with us.
\nAnd for that, thank you all again.
\nLeo & Silvio”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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