Save Critically Colombian Children with Lifesaving

Having the largest children's hospital in the department is an immense responsibility. Here, we care for thousands of children who represent the hope and future of the families in our community. Caring for a child is much more than just medical attention; it’s about understanding their innocence, accompanying their pain, and providing support to their parents. It’s about creating an environment where they can play, have fun, and feel loved. It’s the dedication of our doctors and nurses, who heal with care, and the effort of an entire team working to care for and save the lives of our little patients.

Every action in our hospital has a clear purpose, guided by a social mission that drives us to serve all sectors of society, especially the most vulnerable. We strive to offer cutting-edge services, and thanks to our allies and benefactors like you, we have made significant progress.

One of these advances is the acquisition of state-of-the-art medical equipment, such as the Billisheck, an innovative device that allows us to measure bilirubin in newborns without the need for injections. We have also acquired a Vital Signs Monitor, an essential piece of equipment that will be installed in our Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (ICU). This monitor will allow us to continuously monitor the vital signs of the children, such as heart rate, blood pressure, and respiration, ensuring that they always receive the most precise and effective care.

However, our work is not limited to just medical technology. We also focus on addressing the emotional needs of the children by providing recreational and therapeutic activities that allow them to face their treatments with hope and joy. Additionally, we provide comprehensive support to caregivers in vulnerable situations by offering transportation, food, and professional assistance, ensuring they too receive the necessary support to care for their loved ones.

Your support makes it possible for us to provide comprehensive, high-quality care filled with empathy to the children and their families every day. Thank you for being a fundamental part of this mission!

At San Vicente Fundación Children's Hospital, we offer a variety of services and our inpatient rooms care for over 20,000 children each year. Today, we want to highlight our general pediatrics ward, a place that, with 12 beds, becomes a beacon of hope for children aged 0 to 16. Here, we care for young patients with various diagnoses who come from regions such as Chocó, Cauca, Apartadó, and Quindío. This ward, with an occupancy rate of over 90% throughout the year, is managed by a dedicated team of professionals who have found their life's purpose in this service.

One of our patients is Jhampool, a 5 year old boy who, along with his mother Sirley, has faced a journey full of challenges, hope, and strength. Jhampool has undergone two open heart surgeries and has traveled from Cartago, Valle del Cauca, to receive specialized care at our hospital in Medellín. Now, while waiting for his third surgery, he dreams of driving a truck, and his lively smile brightens the ward as he plays with his toy cars. His resilience and ability to find joy in small moments inspire everyone around him.

For his mother, Sirley, the experience is deeply emotional. She has been a pillar of strength at every step of Jhampool's treatment. "Being in the hospital day and night is an internal battle that I have to overcome for my son's health," says Sirley, showing unconditional love and unbreakable strength that remind us of the true meaning of motherhood.

With your donation, you support life stories like Jhampool's. Thanks to you, we can provide medical care to our most vulnerable patients, acquire cutting-edge medical equipment for open-heart surgeries, and offer support to mothers in areas such as food, transportation, and shelter during these critical times.

As we continue working to care for the lives of our children, we hope Jhampool's story inspires you to join our mission with even more determination. Share this story with a friend and invite them to donate the cost of their coffee today.

Together, we can make a difference.