By Alicia Moore | Project Leader
It's been about 6 months since your generous donation helped make SIX life-changing heart surgeries for kids in Vietnam a reality! All of the children had very different stories and backgrounds, but they all have one thing in common: they desperately needed heart surgery in order to lead a normal childhood, attend school in the future, and achieve their parent's dreams of a healthy life. Thanks to you, these dreams are becoming a reality!
Young Tran, only 7 months old when selected for heart surgery sponsorship, spent several months in the ICU following her surgery, but was finally discharged with a clean bill of health in early June. And little Linh was only 4 months old and severely underweight when she was approved for heart surgery. Her parents lived 350 km from Hue Central Hospital where the surgery took place, and weren't able to travel the long distance until Linh's father faced emergency eye surgery. Linh also had to recover from pneumonia before it was safe to operate. She finally had surgery in April, and was discharged in June as well.
Most recently, MEDRIX has heard from young Vu's mother, who wants to personally thank all of you that made her young son's surgery possible. Since Vu's successful surgery after fighting a bout with pneumonia, he has finally started gaining weight and now weighs almost double from his pre-surgery weight--an amazing and healthy accomplishment! This wouldn't have happened without Vu having corrective heart surgery and allowing his little heart to slow down and work correctly.
These young children may never remember a life before heart surgery, but their parents and family members most assuredly will. They will always remember the fear they felt when they realized their child needed serious surgery that they could not afford, and they will always remember the hope they felt once the surgery was deemed successful. These children now get a new lease on life, filled with health, education, and hope, because of your generous donations. They will hopefully never again struggle to breathe, or gain weight, or make it through a school day. They won't have to remember life before their heart surgery, or dream about having a normal, happy and healthy childhood. They will now be able to live it.
Your contribution has made a huge difference in the life of children and families. Thank you for your generous donation and for supporting MEDRIX.
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