Send Love at Christmas Time: Little Girl Loses Family In Fire Only Wants Christmas Cards

A New York girl who lost her family in a fatal house fire two years ago has just one wish this holiday season: to receive Christmas cards.

Safyre Terry is the sole survivor of a fire officials have labeled as arson on May 2, 2013 in New York.

The fire claimed the lives of her father David Terry, her 3-year-old sister Layah, and her brothers, 2-year-old Michael and 11-month-old Donavan.

Although she survived, she was burned on more than 75 percent of her body. Officials say she was found next to her father, who used his body to shield her from the flames.

Safyre has had more than 50 operations since the fire, according to her paternal aunt Liz Dolder, who has sole custody of her.

Her aunt said Safyre lost her right hand three months after the fire and lost her left foot earlier this year. She uses a prosthetic to walk and has additional surgeries scheduled in the future.

This year for the holidays, Dolder bought a tree to hang Christmas cards on. She said Safyre was excited and hopes to fill the tree up with cards.

Dolder posted a request on Facebook asking friends to help send Christmas cards, since most of Safyre’s immediate family is gone.

If you would like to help, you can send Safyre a Christmas card at:

P.O. Box 6126

Schenectady, NY 12306, USA