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Tashreeq
Age 16 · Orbital Rhabdomyosarcoma
💔🎗️ 20 RADIATION TREATMENTS LATER… TASHREEQ IS STILL FIGHTING, AND HIS MOM IS DOING EVERYTHING SHE CAN TO HELP HER SON. ❤️🥹 There are some cancer journeys that touch your heart in ways that are difficult to put into words. Tashreeq's journey is one of them. For those who have been following his story, our brave Tashreeq has been battling orbital rhabdomyosarcoma, an aggressive cancer affecting the area around his eye. After completing 20 radiation treatments, we had hoped and prayed that the tumour would shrink enough for doctors to safely remove his affected eye. Sadly, the news following his treatment was not what we had hoped for. 💔 Doctors have explained to his mom, Aashiqah, that the effects of radiation may still be ongoing. For now, surgery to remove his eye is not possible, and their focus is on keeping Tashreeq comfortable, managing his pain and monitoring his condition through regular hospital visits. Further chemotherapy was discussed, but after everything her son has endured, Aashiqah made the incredibly difficult decision not to proceed with another course at this stage, particularly as doctors indicated that it might only offer limited tumour reduction. But there is a little bit of encouraging news we would love to share. 💛 Since his mom started focusing on his nutrition and giving him vitamins and supplements, she has noticed that Tashreeq seems to be having more good days. There are moments when his pain is more manageable, and he appears a little more comfortable. While this is encouraging for his family, it is still too early to know whether his tumour is responding to treatment. Tashreeq is certainly not out of the woods yet. His battle continues, and he still needs ongoing medical care and monitoring. ❤️ AND BEHIND THIS BRAVE YOUNG FIGHTER IS A MOM WHO REFUSES TO STOP TRYING. Aashiqah is doing everything within her means to support her eldest son. She runs a small masala shop and sells toilet paper to earn whatever she can to help cover his needs. Every sale, every little bit of profit, is another opportunity to provide something for Tashreeq. The vitamins, supplements, nutritional support and ongoing expenses are placing a significant financial strain on this family. And yet, this mom keeps trying. 🥹❤️ We cannot imagine the emotional and financial weight she carries, watching her son endure so much while trying to find ways to give him the comfort and care he needs. Sometimes the strongest people are not the ones fighting the illness, but the parents who quietly fight alongside them every single day. 💔 We would love to help ease some of that burden. If you are in a position to assist, please consider supporting Tashreeq's family with his nutritional needs, ongoing hospital transport and other care-related expenses, including supplements reviewed with his medical team. 💛 PLEASE CLICK ON HIS CAMPAIGN LINK BELOW TO DONATE. No contribution is too small, and every act of kindness will mean so much to this family. 🤲 Please continue keeping Tashreeq in your thoughts, prayers and duahs. May his pain continue to ease, may his body find strength, and may the days ahead bring encouraging news and renewed hope. Tashreeq, we are still standing with you, young man. One day at a time. One little victory at a time. ❤️🎗️ #TeamTashreeq #PrayForTashreeq #KidsCanCancerFoundation #ChildhoodCancerAwareness #StandUpForHope #NoChildFightsAlone
Matayo
Age 2 · All Leukemia
Matayo, this little cutie pie needs our Love and Prayers...🙏💛 At just 1 year and 9 months old, little Matayo should be exploring the world, laughing, and learning new words. Instead, he is facing a battle no child should ever have to fight.💔 In early January, his mom noticed something wasn’t right. Matayo was constantly tired, sleeping far more than usual. At first, she thought it might just be teething. But deep down, a mother always knows… On Monday, 5 January, she took him to Delft Hospital after he began complaining about his throat. They reassured her it was nothing serious—just teething—and sent them home with medication. But as the days passed, something changed. His little tummy began to swell. By Friday, 9 January, she rushed him back to the hospital, explaining her concerns. This time, doctors feared something more serious and urgently referred them to Tygerberg Hospital. That Friday afternoon changed everything. After multiple tests, the unthinkable was confirmed on Saturday, 10 January… Matayo was diagnosed with ALL (Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia). A diagnosis no parent is ever prepared for.💔 His mom was shattered. She couldn’t eat. She couldn’t believe it. Her baby… her little boy… had cancer. By Monday, treatment began. The entire month of January was spent in hospital. A place that became their new “home.” The emotional toll has been overwhelming for both his parents—but through it all, they have held onto faith, praying like never before, trusting that God has a plan even in the pain. What makes this even harder… Matayo is too young to understand what is happening to him. He doesn’t know why he’s in pain. He doesn’t know why he has to go through this. He is just a baby. 💔 🤲 HOW YOU CAN HELP We are asking for your sincere prayers for Matayo—please keep this little fighter in your duas. If you are in a position to assist, the family would deeply appreciate any support in the form of: 🎗Tin foods 🎗Nutritional items (cereals, baby food, etc.) 🎗Basic groceries *Mom is currently unable to work due to the constant hospital visits and care Matayo requires, and making ends meet has become incredibly difficult. 💛 PLEASE SHARE HIS STORY By sharing Matayo’s journey, you become part of his support system. You help us reach someone who may be able to make a difference. https://www.backabuddy.co.za/campaign/matayo-fighting-all-leukemia Let’s come together and surround this little boy and his family with love, strength, and hope. #PrayForMatayo #ChildhoodCancerAwareness #ShareHisStory
Lulonke
Age 2 · Hepatoblastoma
💛 LITTLE LULONKE’S FIGHT FOR LIFE 💛 At just 2 years old, Lulonke’s life took a heartbreaking turn. What started as something small quickly became every parent’s worst nightmare.💔 While at home, his family noticed that Lulonke was crying constantly. He refused to eat—any kind of food—and even getting him to take a teaspoon of water became a struggle. Day by day, his tiny body grew weaker. His energy faded. For four long weeks, he could not pass stool, and painful swelling began to appear on the right side of his stomach. That’s when his family knew something was seriously wrong.😢 They rushed him to Tygerberg Hospital, where doctors ran urgent tests. Soon after, the devastating diagnosis came: 👉 Lulonke has Hepatoblastoma — a rare and aggressive liver cancer that affects young children. Despite his age, Lulonke began fighting. On 1 December 2025, he started chemotherapy—bravely enduring treatments no child should ever have to face. After months of this difficult journey, doctors made the decision to operate and remove the tumour from his liver. Just last week, Lulonke underwent surgery. He has since been discharged and is now back at home… but the battle is far from over. 💔 He is in constant pain. 💔 He still struggles to eat. 💔 His little body is weak and needs proper nutrition to rebuild his strength and immune system. 🙏 A FAMILY UNDER IMMENSE PRESSURE While fighting to save their child’s life, Lulonke’s family is also facing overwhelming financial strain. They are struggling to: Provide the nutrition his body desperately needs Cover basic living expenses Keep up with the ongoing demands of his treatment and recovery No parent should have to choose between survival and care. 🤍 HOW YOU CAN HELP Today, we are asking you to stand with Lulonke. Your support—no matter how small—can help: ✨ Provide nutritious food to strengthen his body ✨ Ease the financial burden on his family ✨ Give this little fighter a real chance at recovery 🌟 LET’S GIVE LULONKE A CHANCE TO HEAL Donate to his course: https://www.backabuddy.co.za/campaign/lulonkes-fight-for-life Lulonke has already shown incredible strength. Now, he needs a community to fight with him. Please consider donating, sharing his story, and keeping him in your prayers. Every act of kindness brings hope.💛 #HelpLulonkeFight #ShareLulonkesStory #HopeForLulonke 💛
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