Little Angel Melushke

Started 2 yrs ago

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About This Campaign

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Monique Marais
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2 
BaB campaigns
Location
Port Elizabeth
South Africa
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Started 2 yrs ago
Open end-date

🌸 Meet Melushke — Our Little Miracle Warrior 🌸

Melushke is a bright, beautiful, and courageous little girl born on 18 July 2018. With a smile that lights up every room, she has spent her life proving that miracles truly do happen.

Shortly after birth, we received heartbreaking news. We were told that Melushke had suffered brain damage and may never sit, crawl, walk, talk, play, or eat independently.

Her first year was spent in and out of NICU and PICU. At only two months old, she required a feeding tube, later changed to a Mickey button.

But Melushke had other plans. ❤️

Just before her third birthday, her feeding tube was removed. Today she eats independently, walks, runs, plays, laughs, and brings endless joy to everyone around her. Her brain scans have shown remarkable neuroplasticity, with healthy areas adapting to support functions that were affected.

🧬 A Diagnosis That Finally Gave Us Answers

After years of searching, we finally received the results of Melushke’s genetic testing.

Melushke has...

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Campaign Updates

M. Marais 26 Jan '26
Lushi het 19 Januarie haar eerste dag by haar nuwe special needs skool gehad Ons het lank gewag vir die plasing en nou het Sy ’n baie oulike juffrou en ek glo sy is presies waar sy moet wees – op...

M. Marais 13 Nov '25
Our little superstar had her speech assessment on Tuesday, and we’re feeling really positive! The therapist was absolutely lovely ( The Play Pod ), and we’re so grateful for her kindness and guid...

M. Marais 3 Nov '25
✅ OT assessment done and dusted! Next step — they’ll be observing her in her school environment, and we’ll take it from there. 💪 🧠 Up next: her Neurologist appointment on Thursday, and then on the...

M. Marais 27 Oct '25
Quick update on Lushi 💕 Lushi’s spectacles have been ordered and should arrive in a few weeks! 🤓 She’s also super excited for her very first sports day at school on 1st November — she’s alr...
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