Tonight, my heart is shattered beyond words.

The results are in. Little Leandré’s tiny body is now filled with cancer. The disease has spread aggressively to her brain and spinal cord, and there are no further treatment options left to save her fragile body.

Palliative care arrangements are currently being put into place. She will remain in hospital under close monitoring before she is allowed to go home to be surrounded by her family’s love.

This is devastating news. The kind that steals the air from your lungs.

Leandré’s family needs prayers and support now more than ever before.

Let us not wait until a child has transitioned before we show up. Let us not scroll past when a family is silently breaking. This precious little girl is still here. Her parents are still holding her. Their hearts are still beating through unimaginable pain.

Close contact is being kept with the incredible women from the cancer association in their hometown, ensuring the family is supported every step of the way. But they need more than structures and processes, they need a community wrapped around them.

Tonight is heavy. The weight of this journey feels almost unbearable. There are moments of deep questioning, of asking God how much longer this road can be walked. Loving these children so fiercely, only to face this pain, takes a piece of the heart each time.

We humbly ask you to pause wherever you are and pray for a miracle.
Pray for divine intervention.
Pray for strength in her fragile body.
Pray for wisdom for the medical team.
Pray that hope will rise where fear tries to take hold.

Please pray for comfort. Please pray for peace.
Please pray for this precious little girl and the family who loves her beyond measure.

If you are able, please consider making a donation to assist this family during this heartbreaking time.

DONATIONS
Account Holder: Arms of Mercy NPC
Bank: Standard Bank
Account Type: Cheque Account
Account Number: 10114699702
Branch Code: 051001
Swift Code: SBZA ZA JJ
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