Kerala never disappoints! Rs 16.5 crore raised in record time for Baby Mia's treatment

A fundraising campaign did the miracle again in Kerala as enough money reached the account for the treatment of Mia Maria, a toddler diagnosed with the rare Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Type 1 disease.

Within a few days after raising this concern, Kerala coalesced together to pool Rs 16.5 crore required for the treatment of Mia, daughter of Jinu George and Nimmy Joshy, natives of Muvattupuzha. The happy news was shared through the social media page, Save Baby Mia campaign.

Social media message:

With immense gratitude, we thank everyone who stood with the Save Baby Mia Campaign.

Your donations, prayers, shares, and encouragement helped us successfully reach our fundraising goal. Every act of kindness, every prayer, and every share made a meaningful difference in Mia's journey. This achievement belongs to each and every one of you. Thank you for standing with Mia and her family and for showing us that together, we can make miracles happen.

A message from little Mia

"From the bottom of my little heart, thank you for giving me the chance to fight, heal, and dream of a beautiful future. Because of your love and support, I can begin this new chapter with hope.

I humbly ask you to continue keeping me in your prayers and blessings. Please pray that my treatment goes well, that I recover completely, and that one day I can grow up healthy, strong, and make you all proud.

Your love, faith, and prayers will always be a part of my journey."

With all our love and gratitude,

Mia & Team Save Baby Mia Campaign

Mia had to undergo gene therapy that required costly medicines from abroad. It was estimated that the treatment would cost at least Rs 16.5 crore. It was under these conditions that a GoFundMe campaign was started in Kerala, also relying on social media promotions. Major film actors also requested that people share their money to help Mia survive.

According to experts, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) is a severe, genetic neuromuscular disorder characterised by the loss of motor neurons in the spinal cord and brainstem. It leads to progressive muscle weakness, paralysis, and severe respiratory and swallowing difficulties, making it one of the leading genetic causes of infant mortality.