Not even two years old, little Daanyya is fighting to survive with a feeding tube attached to her nose. She suffers from oropharyngeal dysphagia, a rare condition that prevents her from swallowing food or drink. Anything she tries to swallow could slip into her lungs and put her life in danger.
Born prematurely at 36 weeks via C-section and tangled in her umbilical cord, Daanyya struggled from the start. Her mother noticed something was wrong when she would choke while breastfeeding. At just 3 months old, doctors confirmed the heartbreaking truth—her swallowing nerves are severely impaired. Daanyya cannot sit, stand, or eat like other children.
Now, she depends entirely on a nasogastric (NGT) feeding tube and needs costly therapies, including physical therapy and NMES electrical therapy on her neck to stimulate swallowing. The total cost of treatment is around $9,500.
Her father, Yayat, works as an online motorcycle driver and takes catering side jobs, but his earnings barely cover daily needs. Meanwhile, Daanyya’s older brother, Ardhan (9), also lives with mental disabilities and is suspected to have Prader-Willi syndrome.
Without continuous therapy and care, Daanyya’s chance to grow and even her life are at risk.
#KindSouls, let’s unite for Daanyya. Your support today can give this little girl the chance to grow, heal, and hope for a brighter tomorrow. Every contribution, big or small, brings her one step closer to life-saving treatment.
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