Mother's Desperate Plea: \$1.8 Million Needed to Save Baby with SMA

Mother Appeals for Help to Save Baby with Spinal Muscular Atrophy A mother from Soligorsk, Belarus, is desperately seeking help to save her 3.5-month-old son, Marat, who has been diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). The treatment, Zolgensma, costs a staggering \$1,818,000, a sum the family cannot afford. The mother, Svetlana, has been fundraising for four months, but the cost remains insurmountable. "I am asking for help for my son," Svetlana says, her voice filled with desperation. "He needs this treatment to survive." The video shows Svetlana holding her son, her face etched with worry. She explains that SMA is a devastating disease that causes progressive muscle weakness and wasting. Without Zolgensma, Marat's prognosis is grim. The community has rallied to support Svetlana's fundraising efforts, but the sheer cost of the treatment poses a significant challenge. This story highlights the financial burdens faced by families dealing with rare and expensive childhood diseases. It is a testament to a mother's unwavering love and determination to save her child. Donations can be made through [link to donation page, if available].