Three years ago, Vlada Kravchenko went to a party and ended up paralysed after a lighting structure collapsed onto her.

The 19-year-old said today she is organising a party to show people how stem-cell treatment changed her life. She’s also asking the Maltese to help her “finish the job”.

Standing up with the help of a walking frame, the former gymnast and aspiring model addressed a press conference to thank all those who helped her throughout the past years in her quest to be able to dance again.

She said her story had inspired people around the world and now a group of Maltese party promoters and performers (including some who had performed at the party where she got injured) are organising a big party to help her generate the funds she still needs to conclude her specialised treatment in Moscow.

“It’s going to be a great event for an even greater cause,” Ms Kravchenko said.

The party, entitled Aim High, will be held on April 16 at Sky Club. Free invites have been distributed around Malta and Gozo, but attendees are being asked to submit a small contribution on entry.

People can log in to www.helpvlada.com or call 99975665 to secure their free invites. Alternatively, people can just pay a €10 entrance fee at the door on the night.

A number of bands, including Tribali and Wintermoods will be selling their merchandise on the night to raise money for the cause.

Ms Kravchenko said her campaign had collected more than €35,000 over two years but she needs a similar sum to conclude her treatment.

She said the experimental treatment – which uses her own stem-cells – had enabled her to stand up and she was slowly regaining strength around her body.

She added that though court cases were ongoing, she still had not yet received any compensation. But once she does, she will give some of it to charity to thank the Maltese for the support they showed her.

The party is being organised by Oldskool Promo.