The tears of my daughter mirror the sorrow of our family’s past tragedies. Each time I embrace her, I make silent vows to shield her from harm. Yet, deep within, I grapple with the fear that I may not be able to keep those promises. Atusia lost her father when she was merely a year old, and now leukemia looms over her life. The very nightmare I dreaded has become our reality.
We have all tasted the bitterness of loss. The pain of my husband’s passing still weighs heavily on my heart, and I clung to the hope that we would not face further tragedies. However, as time went on, fate had different plans for us. Just when I believed we had weathered the worst, life thrust us into an unimaginable struggle.
One day, Atusia developed a fever, and as her health declined, I sensed something was gravely wrong. I hurried her to the doctors, consumed by fear. The blood tests revealed the devastating truth—my precious Atusia had leukemia. It was a moment no mother should ever endure—the crushing realization that her child is battling for survival. I was left questioning, “Why her? Why my 9-year-old girl?”
In my quest for the best treatment, I took Atusia to Turkey, hoping to find the care that could save her life. For three years, we have fought for her survival, and now we are navigating a challenging rehabilitation journey. Each day presents new hurdles—check-ups, tests, and endless moments of anxiety.
However, the chemotherapy intended to save her has left her with severe damage. Atusia now relies entirely on a wheelchair due to the harm inflicted on her hip joints. She experiences constant pain, and the suffering she endures is beyond description. Her bones have become fragile, and every fall poses a significant risk. It feels as if the harsh chemicals from the treatment have stripped her of her strength, leaving her delicate and exposed. She has known nothing but pain, and my heart shatters each time I witness her struggle.
Atusia’s condition has confined her to a life of limitations. She watches other children play, and I can see the yearning in her eyes. I feel her frustration and sadness, knowing she cannot engage in the activities every child should enjoy—running, laughing, and playing. The most heart-wrenching moment is when she looks at me with tears and asks, “Mom, will I ever walk again?” As her mother, I wish I could assure her that everything will be alright, but the truth is, I am at a loss for words. The agony of not being able to provide her with the answers she seeks is unbearable.
The doctors have made it clear: Atusia requires a hip replacement. If we do not proceed with the surgery soon, she will be confined to her wheelchair for life. Her bones are weak, and her joints are deteriorating due to the chemotherapy. However, the cost of the surgery is staggering, and I am at a loss for how to raise the funds needed to save my daughter from a future filled with pain and immobility. The burden of this financial strain is overwhelming, and each day I watch Atusia suffer, knowing I may not be able to secure the future she deserves.
Seeing my daughter in a hospital bed, unable to move freely, fills me with helplessness and despair. I can only watch as she fights, wishing I could alleviate her pain. She dreams of being like the other children, but her reality is starkly different. I wipe her tears every night, wishing I could do more, wishing I could alter our fate. But I know I cannot do this alone.
Atusia’s life is invaluable, and I will do everything within my power to save her. But I need your assistance. I am pleading for your support, kindness, and generosity to help fund the hip replacement surgery that will give my daughter a chance to walk again, to live without pain, and to embrace a future filled with possibilities. Every contribution, no matter how small, will significantly impact Atusia’s life and provide us with a chance to change her future.
The surgery she requires is our only hope, and without it, her ability to lead a fulfilling life will be forever compromised. Please, help us make this surgery a reality. Help us give Atusia the opportunity to live the life she deserves—a life free from pain, where she can run, play, and experience the joy of childhood.
From the depths of my heart, I thank you for your support. Your kindness will instill hope in us, and with your help, we can alter Atusia’s fate. She is my everything, and I will fight for her with all my strength. Please, do not let her suffer any longer. Help us save my child, and together, we can provide her with the future she deserves.
