By Stephanie Bowers | Executive Director, Jake's Diapers
Anabel is a sweet 2 1/2 year old who lives within sight of Fuego Volcano, just west of Antigua, Guatemala. She and her family live in a place that was heavily hit by Fuego Volcano's devastating and deadly eruption on June 3rd. The land they once grew food on is now barren: scorched and rendered barren by the volcano's heat and ash.
Anabel's family lives in extreme poverty, and her mother can't afford medicine nor food for Anabel. They also lack access to clean water. All of these factors combined have led to Anabel experiencing malnutrition.
On October 26th Anabel was admitted to Casa Jackson Hospital for Malnourished Children. She weighed 17 lbs at 2 1/2 years old, and was unable to stomach food.
After over a month of inpatient care, Anabel has experienced life-saving care. She has finally made it to the 20 lb mark! She is happy, and adjusting to food well.
Thanks to you, we've been providing cloth diapers to Casa Jackson for both inpatient and outpatient use. This means an ample supply of diapers to keep Anabel and other kids just like her clean, dry, and healthy.
Thank you for the hope, joy, and dignity you bring.
By Stephanie Bowers | Project Leader
By Stephanie Bowers | Project Leader
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