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Cris (Guatemala) has been through more hospital stays than any 10 people. We met Cris in 2014 and have been with him since, helping facilitate surgeries, host families, and travel. As of Nov. 27, he's finally done with surgery and headed home. Look how far he's come! π
Happy holidays! Looking through past Christmas photos and found this one of Aleyda (Honduras, scoliosis) from way back in 2008. We hope your holidays are as beautiful as her smile. β€οΈ
It's once again #WaybackWednesday! Who remembers Busara (Kenya)? Back in 2011, when he was just 10 months old, we helped him find care for his heart condition. This baby would be a teenager now!
Two-year-old Woodson (Haiti) was born with multiple congenital bladder and genital malformations. He has now undergone multiple surgeries, thanks to the devoted care of Haiti urologist Dr. Charles Denis, and is well on the road to recovery. Read more at https://t.co/RsrgzXa4ul.
Alhaji is from Sierra Leone and spent years suffering from a left inguinal hernia. After innumerable hospital stays and medications, Alhaji was connected this year with Childspring, and finally received the surgery he needed at the end of October. β€οΈ
In October we completed 25 surgeries across 4 countries, bringing our YTD totals of surgeries to 278 across 3 international projects. Read more at https://t.co/s9Q5dnZzuN.
Jonathan (Uganda) will be having surgery this week if all goes well! He was born with a heart condition called ventricular septal defect and his uncle reached out to us for help back in September. Thank goodness for local partnerships!
We need a Greenville, S.C.-area host family! The child is 16 & traveling from Central America for orthopedic surgery. Needs 1st-floor room w bathroom. Arrival is Jan 2024. If you or anyone else you know are interested in this opportunity, please reach out.
December is Human Rights Month, with Human Rights Day falling on Dec. 10. This year, 2023, marks the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. One of those rights is healthcare - and we'll never stop working to bring it to those in need.
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! β€οΈ The Childspring family showed up in a BIG way for us yesterday and we couldn't be more grateful. Thanks to YOUR generosity, children's lives will be changed - and even saved!
π€― WHAT? You still haven't made your #GivingTuesday gift?! Don't worry, there's still time! Give right now at https://t.co/2NZu2KVJz1.
Thiago had surgery for Tetralogy of Fallot at 11 months. He was very surprised. (Not really, but we love this picture and it's hilarious.)
Carolina may look a little scary, but we promise she's okay! Like Sara, she had heart surgery at 4 months. What a blessing to know we were part of her healing journey - and you can be, too! Make your #GivingTuesday gift now at https://t.co/2NZu2KVJz1.
Good morning & welcome to #GivingTuesday! We're $600 of the way to our $10,000 goal - can you help? π: https://t.co/2NZu2KVJz1
This tiny cutie is Sara, born with a ventricular defect requiring surgery at just 4 months (!) old. She just turned 1 & keeps getting cuter!
#GivingTuesday β€οΈ | 9-year-old Juan underwent surgery for pulmonary valve stenosis back in February. We were deeply honored to be part of his healing story & hope that you keep Juan and kids like him in mind tomorrow, on Giving Tuesday. Donate now at https://t.co/2NZu2KVJz1.
Just TWO days to go until #GivingTuesday! So far, you've met Naia, Jacobo, Maria, Eilam, and Barbara - just a few of the innocent children whose hearts need healing. Please join us this Tuesday, Nov. 28, to meet more children & make your life-saving gift! https://t.co/2NZu2KVJz1
#GivingTuesday β€οΈ | Meet Naia! This lovely little girl is just six years old & already facing a grave diagnosis: severe pulmonary valve stenosis. This condition can lead to heart failure, so it's imperative that Naia receive help right away. Donate now at https://t.co/2NZu2KVJz1.
#GivingTuesday β€οΈ | Jacobo underwent surgery as an infant for a hole in the wall that separates the left & right ventricles of his heart. We were honored to be a partner in his care and, with your support, can help many more like him. Donate at https://t.co/2NZu2KVJz1.