Laura needs you now!
Laura needs you now!
Solidarity Network organising this fundraising appeal on behalf of him
🦋💔 “I am 7 years old and I fight every day against Epidermolysis Bullosa”
If you made it this far, you may have already seen my video. I am only 7 years old, and I was born with Epidermolysis Bullosa, a rare condition that makes my skin as fragile as a butterfly’s wing.
For most children, a hug, a playground slide, or even a clothing tag are normal things. For me, any friction can cause serious wounds that take a long time to heal and hurt a lot.
My skin blisters and tears very easily, and this has been my daily reality since the day I was born.
😭 The hardest moment of my day
The hardest moment of my day is bath time. That’s when my bandages are changed, and my pain becomes impossible to hide.
Many times, the dressing sticks to the wound, and my mommy has to remove it with the greatest care in the world.
We cry together… but I know she does it out of love, so I don’t get an infection.
💔 Why did we create this fundraiser?
My parents fight day and night for me. They never give up, even when exhaustion takes over.
But love, unfortunately, does not pay for treatment. The public health system does not cover everything I need with the necessary frequency.
To live with minimum dignity and less pain, I depend on very expensive medical supplies.
💸 What your donation helps provide
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🩹 Silicone dressings (Mepilex and similar)
Imported and specially designed not to tear my skin during changes. A single box costs hundreds of reais and lasts only a few days. -
💊 Nutritional supplements
Because I have wounds in my mouth and esophagus, eating is very difficult. I need strong vitamins to avoid malnutrition. -
🧴 Special creams and moisturizers
Essential to keep my skin as hydrated and protected as possible.
My family has already sold everything they could. Today, we depend 100% on the kindness of angels like you.
🤍 How you can help me
There is no such thing as a small donation. Every amount makes a real difference in my life.
With $20, you help buy gauze and saline. With $50, you help with ointments. With $100 or more, you help provide a special dressing pad that relieves my pain.
I believe that one day a cure will be discovered. But until that day comes, I just want to play, smile, and sleep without feeling so much pain.
Your donation goes directly toward the care managed by my mommy. Please help me continue fighting.
May God bless your life and give you back double everything you do for me. 🙏❤️
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