There is nothing more heartbreaking than watching your child lose their spark and feeling powerless to change it.💔
My name is Grace, and I am the mother of Emma, my vibrant and creative 11-year-old. Emma has always been full of life—she’s the kind of girl who lights up every room she walks into. She loves to dance, always twirling around the house, laughing as if nothing in the world could ever go wrong. But that was before. Now, the laughter is gone, and so is the dancing.
A year ago, Emma was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a rare and aggressive bone cancer. The tumor was located in her leg, and though it shattered us, we believed that we could fight it together. Emma underwent chemotherapy and a major surgery to remove the tumor, but the cancer returned—and this time, it’s even more aggressive. It has spread to her lungs, making every breath a struggle and every day more uncertain.😢
Our local doctors have done all they can, but they were honest with us: Emma’s condition is beyond what they can treat. Last week, we sat across from her oncologist as he told us about a world-renowned specialist in Switzerland who has pioneered a new, targeted treatment for osteosarcoma. This specialist has achieved miraculous results in cases like Emma’s, but the treatment is only available at his private clinic in Zurich. Without it, Emma’s chances of survival are nearly zero.
The treatment alone is incredibly expensive, but what makes it even more daunting are the travel costs. Emma cannot fly on a regular commercial flight due to her fragile condition. She requires a specialized medical flight with the equipment and staff necessary to keep her stable during the long journey. The cost of the treatment, combined with the medical transport, accommodation, and aftercare, comes to an overwhelming $510,000. For our family, this amount is impossible. We’ve already sold our car, drained our savings, and taken out loans just to keep up with the bills from her previous treatments.
Emma tries so hard to stay positive, even as the pain takes over. She looks at me with her big, hopeful eyes and says, “Mom, can we go to Switzerland? Can that doctor help me?” I hold her close, trying to smile through my tears, and tell her we’re doing everything we can. But the truth is, I’m terrified. What if we can’t raise the money in time? What if the chance to save her slips through our fingers?
Last night, Emma told me, “When I get better, I’m going to dance again. And I’ll teach you how to dance, Mom.” I promised her that I would do everything in my power to make that happen. But now, I’m asking for your help.🙏
HOPE FOR LIFE has stepped in to guide us through this nightmare. They are helping us organize the logistics, coordinate with the specialist, and ensure that Emma has everything she needs for this life-saving trip. But the funding is still a major hurdle. Without it, we can’t get Emma to Zurich, and we can’t give her the treatment she desperately needs.
I’m reaching out to every parent, every friend, and every kind-hearted person who might read this. Please help us save Emma. Your generosity could fund the medical flight that brings her to safety. It could cover the treatment that gives her a second chance at life. Every donation, every share, and every bit of support brings us closer to giving Emma the future she deserves.
Emma has so much life left to live. She deserves to dance again, to laugh, and to dream. Please, help us make that possible.💔
