Melinda was a breech baby and was born naturally at 33 weeks. The doctors forced a natural birth instead of a cesarean section. As a result, Melinda suffered from a lack of oxygen, which led to a stroke. She had to be resuscitated after birth.
The little girl was released home after 3 weeks, but the parents were not informed about their child's illness. At the age of 1, they took Melinda for a check-up, when they learned that their daughter suffered from a neurological and physical disability. Their daughter will neither be able to speak nor walk. The family was sent for genetic testing, which came back negative.
Her parents did everything they could to help their daughter develop, including numerous developmental and therapeutic sessions, but to no avail. Melinda's mother is unable to work because she requires full-time care.
After the age of 3, Melinda also developed epilepsy, for which she has to take several medications. The family lives in very modest financial circumstances and any help is important to them.
Despite her illness, Melinda is a very smiling, cheerful little girl who can be happy about anything.

Let's help Melinda and her family to continue raising their beautiful little girl in happiness and safety 😊