#ajudamarina campaign already has hundreds of thousands of supporters on social media. Photo: Reproduction
In recent days, Brazilian social networks have been taken over by the “Ajuda Marina” campaign. Using the hashtag “#ajudamarina” people have spread the request for help from little Marina’s mother, a native of Sergipe. The child developed a rare disease, known as ultra-short bowel syndrome, and needs to undergo surgery and receive medical monitoring, which would cost R$2 million. The campaign started on Instagram and spread across the internet, with the support of several Brazilian celebrities, such as Luciano Huck, Júnior Lima, Ivete Sangalo, Tatá Werneck and Fernanda Sousa – who even posted proof of deposit of their donation. The MMA community did not remain aloof from the cause and also had supporters among its stars.
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Mauritius Shogun He was one of the first to speak out on the subject. “Let's help guys. #ajudamarina”, posted the Curitiba native on his social network profile. Participant of The Ultimate Fighter Brazil 3, Vitor miranda celebrated the success of the campaign. “The story of little Marina is reaching the desired proportions. That’s why we’re going to continue in this trend,” he published in his blog post. Twitter. Ring girl Camila Oliveira was another who also joined the cause. “I woke up with a pain in my heart. This is Marina and she needs our help, her help,” she wrote to her followers.
According to Marina's mother, Luiza Stella Correia Ferreira, the surgery her daughter needs to undergo only exists on an experimental basis in Brazil – and the last time it was carried out was ten years ago, and the child did not survive after the intervention. . If she is taken to the United States, to The Children's hospital in Pennsylvania, the chances of survival rise to 90%. Banking details for those interested in contributing are: Banco do Brasil | Agency: 1603-9 | CC: 17468-8 | Luiza Stella Correia Ferreira | CPF: 976328995-53.
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