Cerebral Palsy Struggle - Khalisah's Fight at 7: A Childhood on Hold

In the Saint-Paul neighborhood of Phoenix, a 7-year-old girl is silently battling cerebral palsy. Her story is one of extraordinary courage and a desperate plea for help.

On a Sunday morning, in the yard of a modest home in Saint-Paul, two girls are running and laughing joyfully. Their play sounds like the carefree song of children. Sitting off to the side is their younger sister, Khalisah, aged 7, watching them. A shy smile graces her lips. She wishes to join them and run with her 8 and 4-year-old sisters, but her body won't comply.

Behind that fragile smile lies a heartbreaking reality that has shaken an entire family: Khalisah was born with severe cerebral palsy. Diagnosed with Spastic Dystonic Cerebral Palsy, she faces daily challenges. Her movements are limited, and her gestures uncertain. A childhood stolen, suspended between pain and hope.

A few months after Khalisah's birth, Zainabee Emamally and Ally Ackbar saw their dreams shatter. Doctors delivered words no parent wishes to hear: cerebral palsy, a debilitating form. A heavy condition that turns each day into a battle.

Since then, the Emamally home has never known peace. Medical care, sleepless nights, and anxiety about the future—all revolve around Khalisah. "We live in fear, but also in hope. Because every small progress is a victory," shares Ally, a gas station attendant, his face etched with fatigue.

While her sisters play in the yard, Khalisah participates in her way: through her gaze and a radiant smile. For her parents, this scene is both soothing and heartbreaking. "She has an incredible zest for life. But sometimes, I catch her quietly crying because she wants to run with the others," confides Zainabee, her mother, her voice choked with emotion.

Khalisah's childhood is filled with frustrations but also extraordinary inner strength. Despite her illness, she maintains an innocence and courage that inspire everyone she encounters.

India: The Last Resort

In Mauritius, there are no specialized facilities that allow Khalisah to access the necessary treatments. Lacking state support, Zainabee and Ally have been forced to seek the generosity of Mauritians.

Thanks to donations, they have already taken their daughter to India six times to the NeuroGen Brain and Spine Institute. There, Khalisah receives treatments that enable her to progress: rehabilitation, intensive therapies, stem cell transplants. Treatments that do not fully cure but restore hope and improve her daily life. "Without these trips, Khalisah would be doomed to regress. These treatments are like a lifeline for her," explains Ally.

Today, a new urgency has arisen. Indian doctors set the date for the next stage of treatment for October 3, 2025. The total cost: $16,500 (approximately Rs 747,000). After months of effort and fundraising, the family has managed to gather a significant portion of the amount. However, they still lack Rs 400,000.

An amount that may seem trivial compared to the value of a life. But for this modest family, it is a chasm. "Every day of delay is one less chance for my daughter," Zainabee whispers.

Khalisah's two sisters perceive this gap, this difference that separates them from their younger sibling. "I want my little sister to walk with me to school," says the 8-year-old, looking down. These words capture everything: the desire for a normal childhood, the dream of a family united in carefree joy.

A Call to the Heart of Mauritians

"We need you," Ally repeats, his throat tight. "Every donation is a step toward a better future for my daughter. Even a small gesture can change everything." Every rupee given is a breath of air for this exhausted family. Every act of solidarity can give Khalisah the chance to live a more dignified childhood.

This human tragedy surpasses numbers and medical bills. It highlights the unconditional love of two parents, the resilience of a 7-year-old girl, and the importance of solidarity. Khalisah has endured more suffering than many adults. Yet she retains that smile, that light in her eyes, which gives her parents the strength to carry on. She is a little warrior, but a warrior who needs an army behind her—an army of solidarity, love, and donations.

Because, at its core, Khalisah's story is also that of an entire society: proof that even in hardship, humanity can triumph.

How to Help

The Emamally family is making a renewed appeal for generosity. Because there is still a chance, and no child should be deprived of hope.

You can contribute directly:

MCB: 000222717734

Juice: 57546420