URGENT: Help Us Save 11-Year-Old Nicat's Life

Dear friends, kind strangers, and compassionate hearts,

This is the story of Nicat Muradov, an innocent, joyful 11-year-old boy from Khachmaz, Azerbaijan, whose world has been turned upside down. He has been diagnosed with Fanconi Aplastic Anemia, a rare and life-threatening disorder that is slowly shutting down his body’s ability to produce blood. Every day without treatment puts his life at risk.

But there is hope — and that hope has a name: a 100% matched bone marrow donor, found through the German DKMS registry. This match is incredibly rare. It is nothing short of a miracle.

But this miracle is on a timer. If we do not raise $55,000 within the next month, Nicat will lose his donor, and with it, his best — and possibly only — chance to survive.

Nicat is scheduled to undergo a bone marrow transplant at Emsey Hospital in Istanbul, where some of the best pediatric hematology doctors in the region are ready to receive him. The total cost of treatment is $85,000, and thanks to donations and family efforts, $30,000 has already been secured. Now, we are turning to the kindness of the world to raise the remaining amount — before it is too late.

Nicat is not just a patient. He is a child who loves to learn, smile, and dream. He lives in a small home in Khachmaz with his father, mother, younger brother, and grandmother. His father works in construction, trying to make ends meet, and his mother is a housewife, caring for her children full-time. The family lives modestly and simply cannot afford the treatment their son so desperately needs.

They have already sacrificed everything they can. Now, they are asking for help for their child’s life.

Please, if you’re reading this — know that your donation, no matter how small, is a thread of hope. And if you cannot give, then please share Nicat’s story. The more people we reach, the closer we come to saving him.

We have one month. One chance. Let’s not let this beautiful soul slip away because of a number on a bill. Let’s come together and give Nicat the chance to grow up, laugh, and live.

With love,

Nicat’s family and friends

P.S. All donations made through this campaign will be received by CAFA (California Azerbaijan Friendship Association), a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in California. CAFA has generously agreed to act as the fiscal sponsor for Nicat Muradov’s treatment. 100% of the funds will be transferred directly to Emsey Hospital in Istanbul, where Nicat will receive his urgently needed bone marrow transplant. Neither the campaign organizer nor the family will receive or handle the funds directly. As a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit, donations made to CAFA are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. Upon request, CAFA can provide donors with the appropriate documentation for tax purposes.