09.03.2025 12:10
It has been revealed that fraudsters have harmed the fundraising campaign initiated for the treatment of a 16-year-old boy with DMD in Isparta. The heart of the father, who has been struggling to save his son, could not withstand the latest incident. Due to his grief, the father suffered a heart attack.
It has been revealed that scammers have harmed the fundraising campaign initiated for the treatment of 16-year-old Görkem Efe Şengün, who has Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) in Isparta. The family was saddened to learn this. Father Alper Şengün, with tears in his eyes, stated that he is racing against time for his son's treatment.
HE SUFFERED A HEART ATTACK DUE TO SADNESS
Alper Şengün, who has been making intense efforts for his son Görkem Efe's recovery, suddenly fell ill last night. He was taken to the hospital with severe chest pain, where a blockage was detected in his heart vessels, and he underwent emergency angiography. Şengün's treatment continues at a private hospital in Isparta, and his family and loved ones are anxiously waiting for him to regain his health. Doctors stated that the heart attack Şengün experienced may have been caused by the sadness he felt due to his son's progressing illness, the intense stress during the medication campaign process, and fatigue.
WHAT IS DMD?
Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a disease that arises due to mutations in genes and causes weakness and wasting of muscles that worsen over time. DMD, which is characterized by symptoms such as balance problems, muscle weakness, and difficulty walking, affects boys starting at the age of 3. Although there is no cure, the aim is to improve the quality of life by managing symptoms through various methods.