Dana Vulin’s journey is a testament to the incredible power of resilience, determination, and the human spirit.

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At 25, Dana’s life was tragically altered by an unprovoked and violent attack that left her with third-degree burns covering 64% of her body and face. In February 2012, a woman, driven by jealousy about Dana’s beauty, stalked her for weeks. On February 16, the attacker broke into Dana’s apartment, doused her with methylated spirits, and set her on fire.

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Rushed to the hospital in critical condition, Dana was placed in a medically induced coma for 10 days. Waking to unimaginable physical and emotional challenges, she embarked on a long and grueling recovery journey, enduring countless surgeries, including countless surgeries and reconstructive skin grafts, alongside intensive physical therapy.

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Despite the severity of her injuries, Dana’s determination to rebuild her life never wavered. In 2013, the District Court sentenced her attacker to 17 years in prison. While this brought some justice, Dana continued to face lifelong scars and challenges. Later that year, she was diagnosed with cervical cancer, yet she approached this new battle with the same tenacity, undergoing further surgeries and treatments.