She weighs 23 kilograms. She stands 170 cm tall.
And she refuses to give up.

At just 16, Pola Stupar has faced a battle many never will.
Leukemia struck without warning. A bone marrow transplant saved her life — but left her trapped in the brutal aftermath of GVHD.

Her body grew fragile. Skin tore. Muscles weakened.
Every step became pain.
Classrooms were replaced by hospital rooms.
Teenage dreams were replaced by survival.

But her mind stayed clear.
Her spirit stayed unbroken.

Day after day, Pola fought — with breath, with focus, with the smallest movements that said I’m still here.
Her story isn’t about illness.
It’s about choosing life when the body begs to surrender.

Because true courage doesn’t shout.
It whispers: “Not today.”