US girl with severe burns has one wish this Christmas - to receive cards from all over the world

Safyre Terry, who lost her father and three siblings in a fire, hopes to receive Christmas cards from the public this festive season.

Standing next to an empty Christmas card tree, Safyre Terry from the USA shares her one wish for this festive season – to fill her tree with lots of cards from all over the world.

The severely burned girl has appealed online for the world to share the festive spirit with her, as her own family is no longer around to do so.

Safyre Terry before and after the fatal fire that killed her 

father and three siblings. Credit: Facebook / Liz Dodler / Safyre Schenectady's Super Survivor

In 2013 Safyre’s home in Schenectady, New York was destroyed by arson, killing her father David Terry and three younger siblings.

Safyre, the only survivor in the fire, was found shielded by her father's body and suffered burns on more than 75% of her body.

Safyre with her father David Terry in happier times. Credit: Facebook / Liz Dodler / Safyre Schenectady's Super Survivor

Since the tragedy Safyre has had more than 50 operations and subsequently lost her right hand and left foot, her paternal aunt Liz Dolder told BuzzFeed News.

Dolder, who now has sole custody of the girl, added that Safyre continues to have problems with her mouth due to the scar tissue tightening up and will have her next operation on January 5.

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