My name is Prashanth's, and I am writing this with a heavy heart as a mother fighting to save my son.

My son, Ritvik Joyal has been diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), a rare and life-threatening genetic disorder that gradually robs children of their muscle strength. The day we received this devastating diagnosis, it felt as though the ground beneath our feet had disappeared. Our world shattered in an instant.

Like every mother, I dreamed of watching my son run freely, play with his friends, chase his dreams, and live a healthy and joyful life. But today, those beautiful dreams are slowly being taken away by this cruel disease. Ritvik  struggles to walk properly, tires easily, and faces challenges that no child should ever have to endure.

Every morning, I see the hope and determination in his eyes. He smiles through his pain, unaware of how relentlessly DMD is stealing his strength. As his mother, nothing breaks my heart more than watching my child suffer, knowing I cannot take away his pain. If I could, I would gladly bear every bit of it myself.

There is still hope. A gene therapy called Elevidyshas the potential to change the course of Naga Chaitanya's life. But this hope comes at an unimaginable cost of more than ?25 crore—an amount that is impossible for an ordinary family like ours to arrange on our own.

Time is precious. DMD is a progressive disease, and every passing day means more muscle weakness and lost opportunities for my son. We are racing against time to give him a chance at a healthier, happier, and more independent future.

Today, I fold my hands with tears in my eyesand humbly ask for your support. Your contribution is not just a donation it is hope. It is a lifeline. It is a chance for my little boy to keep walking, keep smiling, and keep dreaming.

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