“When I was pregnant, the doctor said my baby was perfectly healthy. I can’t bear to see my baby, just 2 weeks old, already at risk of permanent disability because of a 5 cm growth on her leg,” said Mrs. Yanti.

Mrs. Yanti and her husband were overjoyed to welcome baby Dara into their lives—it was their first time becoming parents. They did everything they could to ensure the baby would be born healthy and safe.

But their world came crashing down when they discovered that Dara had a physical deformity on her right leg. A 5 cm lump had formed due to a blocked blood vessel.

The doctor explained that Dara’s leg bones could shift out of place as she grows. If not treated soon, she may end up permanently paralyzed because she won’t be able to walk properly.

The couple was devastated—especially after having already spent most of their savings on delivery costs.

Now, baby Dara needs major leg surgery, costing thousands of dollars. That doesn’t even include post-surgery care to help her learn how to walk later.

While waiting for Dara to reach 3 kg—the minimum weight needed for the operation—Mrs. Yanti’s husband tirelessly pushes his cart around, selling meatballs on the street. But daily earnings are inconsistent and far from enough to cover the surgery costs.

Friends, baby Dara desperately needs your help to undergo this surgery. Without it, she may never walk again.