Nur Mohammad, the son of Md Sabuj Sheikh, a rickshaw puller earning BDT 12,000 monthly, faced a severe health crisis at the age of three. His mother, Reshma, and his nine-year-old sister watched helplessly as he developed abdominal distension, swollen lymph nodes, and a high fever.

One day, they rushed him to Faridpur Medical College Hospital, where blood tests led to a referral to Bangladesh Medical University (MBU). There, on 17 January 2024, a bone marrow test confirmed the heartbreaking diagnosis of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia (ALL).

Unable to afford treatment, the family sold their land for BDT 0.12 million and admitted Nur to DMCH on 29 February. However, continuing his chemotherapy, which began on 7 March 2024, remained a daunting challenge.

After hearing about Nur’s situation from Dr. Diba in DMCH’s Haematology-Oncology Department, SAJIDA Hospital’s Childhood Cancer Project recognised the urgency of the matter.

As Nur had a promising prognosis with continued treatment, we contacted his parents and invited his father to join our project, assuring them of our full support and commitment.

Overwhelmed and relieved, Nur’s parents saw our offer as an answered prayer. Lacking even the funds to rent a place in Dhaka for his initial chemotherapy phase, they gratefully accepted our offer to stay at our hospital-rented residence in Keranigonj. It became a beacon of hope amidst their despair.

"He can now attend school without hesitation, maintain his hygiene, and focus on his studies," shares Nur’s parents, holding onto hope that life will shine for their son. Nur’s battle with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia (ALL) and his parents’ unwavering strength stand as a heartwarming example of their boundless love and unbreakable willpower.