At a time when acts of selflessness are more valuable than ever, ten-year-old Dunja Maslić from Crkvina near Šamac has once again shown how much kindness and compassion one child can possess. A fourth-grade student at “Srbija” Primary School, Dunja has donated her hair for the second time to the Iskra Association, which supports children suffering from malignant diseases.
Dunja decided to make this generous donation to help create wigs for children who lose their hair during treatment, hoping to restore their smiles and confidence.
“I wish for peace and good health, for all children to live happily, and for humanity and kindness to be a part of all of us,” Dunja said.
First donation three years ago
This is not the first time Dunja has demonstrated her compassion. Three years ago, while still very young, she made her first hair donation after being inspired by the story of another girl who had done the same.
Her mother, Marina Maslić, recalled that Dunja immediately expressed a desire to help children facing difficult circumstances.
“We waited almost six months for her hair to grow long enough. I thought she might forget about it, but she didn’t. She reminded me herself, we went to the hairdresser, her hair was cut, carefully packed and sent to the Iskra Association,” Marina said.
Pride of her family and school
Dunja’s gesture has inspired pride not only within her family but also among her teachers and classmates.
“We are incredibly proud of her kindness and maturity at such a young age. She let her hair grow with the sole purpose of donating it to someone who needed it and bringing back a smile,” her mother said.
The principal of “Srbija” Primary School, Radenka Mirosavljević, emphasized that Dunja’s actions reflect values that should serve as an example to everyone.
“Her willingness to help those who need support the most deserves great respect and admiration. We are proud that Dunja is part of our school and that she inspires others to spread kindness, humanity and love for people,” Mirosavljević said.
An inspiration for all generations
Dunja’s decision to donate her hair for a second time to children facing the toughest battles of their lives proves that age is no obstacle to making a difference. Her example shows that compassion, empathy and the desire to help others can inspire an entire community.
While many people search for ways to change the world, Dunja Maslić does it in the simplest way possible – by spreading kindness and bringing smiles to those who need them most.
Source: See Srpska
