Damla was born on January 29, 2019, in Adana, Turkey, as the youngest of three children. At 9 months old, she was diagnosed with SMA Type 1, the severe form of Spinal Muscular Atrophy. This genetic condition affects her muscles, leading to progressive muscle weakness. Unfortunately, the treatment that could save Damla is not yet approved in Turkey. Therefore, we aim to provide her with the expensive treatment abroad.

The family is overwhelmed by their daughter's diagnosis. They have initiated a fundraising campaign that has been running for 9 months with only one volunteer because they lack internet access at home, making it impossible to use social media for campaign support.

Time passes, but the campaign remains at 1%! Damla's father, who himself has only one kidney and is health-restricted as a result, quits his job to stand at his daughter's donation booth from morning to evening every day.

Misunderstanding the currency, they sell their entire home furnishings, etc. (30 million TL ≠ 30,000 TL), thinking it would be enough as they incorrectly believed the cost of the medication was in the old currency of Turkey. Unfortunately, it falls far short as the actual amount is much higher.

Adding to this hardship, on February 6, 2023, a major earthquake occurs, greatly affecting the family, forcing them to evacuate their home.

With your support, we can make it, drop by drop, to our goal of $1.8 million for the Zolgensma treatment! Your assistance is crucial, as without YOU, there is always a missing helping hand!

LET DAMLA BE THE WINNER, NOT SMA!