Your gift will help children like Shanti, who shared her heartbreaking story with us:
"When blisters started to develop on my face and body, I began feeling anxious around my friends.
I no longer wanted to leave my house and I no longer saw my neighbours and classmates."
When blisters started appearing on her skin, Shanti stopped going to school and no longer saw her friends, because she felt so anxious.
Not just about the disease, but also the rejection by friends.
After her skin check showed signs of leprosy, Shanti was given the Multi-Drug Therapy, distributed by people like you through Leprosy Mission Australia.
Your kindness will change lives like Shanti's in so many ways.
As you can see, your gifts don't simply cure a disease.
Instead of becoming isolated and afraid, you restore friendships and community.
Instead of dropping out of school, you give children a chance at a better future with a full education.
Instead of lifelong disability and shame, you bring healing and hope!
Thank you again for everything you do for people with leprosy through Leprosy Mission Australia, and especially now as you help children like Shanti with your donation!
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