A 5-year-old girl lost her entire family in a house fire. Her body was left with severe injuries, with 75% burns, yet she remains full of optimism, touching the hearts of many.

This resilient little girl is Safyre Terry, 5 years old, living in New York State, USA. This Christmas, Terry has a sweet and meaningful wish: to receive more Christmas cards to hang on her own Christmas tree.

Two years ago, she lived with her family of five in Schenectady, New York. Her father, David Terry, 32, and her three younger siblings, Layah, 3, Michael, 2, and Donavon, who was just 11 months old at the time. Tragically, when Terry turned 3, their home was destroyed in a fire, taking her father and siblings with it.

Adorable images of 5-year-old Safyre Terry before and after the life-changing fire.

The sole survivor was Terry, who was found by firefighters next to her father, who had tried to protect her.

Terry’s body was 75% burned. Losing her father and siblings in one night seemed like an unbearable tragedy for her. She later went to live with her aunt, Liz Dolller.

Speaking to Buzzfeed, Liz, Terry’s aunt, said: “Terry has undergone numerous surgeries since then. She has lost 50% of the function in her arms and legs. Terry lost her right hand and three months later her left foot. She also has difficulty using her mouth due to the lasting effects of the fire.”

A family friend, deeply moved by Terry’s immense loss at such a young age, launched a fundraising campaign to help cover her surgical expenses. In a short time, the campaign raised over $15,000.

A heartwarming photo of her father, David, and Terry taken two years ago.

Terry (left) and Layah (right), 3 years old, Michael (left), 2 years old, and Donavon (right), then just 11 months old.

Terry suffered 75% burns to her body. She has lost 50% of the function in her arms and legs. She lost her right hand and three months later her left foot. “The little girl’s mouth also has difficulty functioning due to the aftereffects of the fire.”

This Christmas season, Liz decided to buy a large Christmas tree for Terry to hang meaningful greeting cards on. Liz shared that when Terry saw the tree, she was overjoyed and excitedly told Liz, “I can’t wait for the tree to be full of Christmas cards!”

“I can’t wait for the tree to be full of Christmas cards!” Terry exclaimed.

To help Terry fulfill her wish, Liz used Facebook to ask for help from her friends with the post: “I wonder if everyone could spare a moment to write a card for Terry so she can fulfill her wish.” Unexpectedly, people shared Liz’s post, and soon after, Liz’s mailbox was overflowing with Christmas cards sent to Terry.

With the greeting cards sent from everyone, little Terry was overjoyed and hung them right on her Christmas tree. Not only that, people also sent Terry dolls, candy, and meaningful gifts to make her Christmas even warmer.

She proudly showed off her gifts: the meaningful letters sent from people via Facebook.

People also sent Terry dolls, candy, and meaningful gifts to make her Christmas even warmer.