Little Mary is celebrating her seventh birthday today!
This gentle, beautiful girl was born extremely prematurely — at twenty-nine weeks of pregnancy, weighing only eight hundred and twenty grams… A tiny baby, whose life was fought for by doctors, parents, and all of us…
Little Mary has gone through an incredibly difficult journey. Her brain was damaged in the very first days of life, and back then, as a tiny baby, she was fitted with a shunt system that still helps her live, grow, and develop. Over the years, she has undergone numerous surgeries… But today, we see a wonderful, bright child with a radiant smile, who goes to school, brings joy to her parents, and inspires all of us.
A special thank you to the doctors — neonatologists, resuscitators, neurosurgeons, and every specialist who was by little Mary’s side during the most difficult moments of her life. It is thanks to your professionalism, care, and incredible dedication that this girl is growing, smiling, and living a full life today.
Thank you to the NDSL "Okhmatdyt" for giving children a chance. It was there that little Mary received such crucial help and a chance for the future. This is your shared great victory!
Little Mary is an example of why it is important to fight for every little life. She is proof that even the most difficult stories can have a happy continuation.
I want to share this story with all our benefactors, with everyone who has ever helped us save such children. Because this is the result of your support, your kind hearts. This is not just a story — it is Life. A life that was saved thanks to joint efforts.
Today, little Mary is an incredible, smart, and beautiful girl. She grows, dreams, learns, and enjoys every day. And it is for such smiles that we must keep going.
