Helping Colombian children with disabilities

by Fundacion Patronato Maria Auxiliadora
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Helping Colombian children with disabilities
Helping Colombian children with disabilities
Helping Colombian children with disabilities
Helping Colombian children with disabilities
Helping Colombian children with disabilities
Helping Colombian children with disabilities
Helping Colombian children with disabilities

Project Report | Apr 23, 2026
Supporting Guadalupe's Recovery: A Life Moving Forward Thanks to Solidarity.

By Milena Naranjo | Colaborador del proyecto

Atencion por ortopedia pediatrica
Atencion por ortopedia pediatrica

Guadalupe, a 4-year-old girl living in El Peñol, has faced significant health challenges since her first months of life after being diagnosed with hydrocephalus and clubfoot. Thanks to the support she has received, she was able to access specialized consultations in pediatrics, orthopedics, and neurology, as well as essential tests and treatments for her well-being. However, her process required corrective surgery for metatarsus varus, a decisive step to improve her mobility and open the door to fuller development.

With the support of committed and caring individuals, Guadalupe was able to undergo surgery and showed favorable progress, remaining stable and moving forward in her recovery. Even so, her journey does not end here: she requires ongoing therapies, medical follow-ups, and specialized care to achieve a better quality of life. Today, her story still needs compassionate support to help her move forward with hope toward a future full of possibilities. Every contribution matters in helping Guadalupe take steady steps toward a more dignified and happy life.

Guadalupe, 4 anos
Guadalupe, 4 anos

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Fundacion Patronato Maria Auxiliadora

Location: Medellin, Antioquia - Colombia
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