Save a Child with Life-Threatening Heart Defect

by HOPE FOR STREET CHILDREN AND VULNERABLE PEOPLE FOUNDATION
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Save a Child with Life-Threatening Heart Defect
Save a Child with Life-Threatening Heart Defect
Save a Child with Life-Threatening Heart Defect
Save a Child with Life-Threatening Heart Defect
Save a Child with Life-Threatening Heart Defect

Summary

Help fund urgent heart surgery for a child in Nigeria suffering from multiple congenital heart defects and severe breathing difficulty.

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Challenge

This child is living with multiple congenital heart defects-VSD, PDA, and mitral valve prolapse-causing severe breathing difficulty and dangerously high lung pressure. He now depends on oxygen to survive. Without urgent heart surgery, his condition may lead to heart failure or death. The cost of treatment is far beyond what his family can afford.

Solution

This project will fund urgent cardiac surgery and specialized medical care to treat the child's heart defects. It will cover hospital services, medications, and post-operative follow-up. Timely intervention will restore proper heart function, ease breathing, and prevent life-threatening complications-giving the child a strong chance to survive and live a healthy, productive life.

Long-Term Impact

With urgent support, this life-saving surgery will give the child a chance to survive, recover, and live a healthy life free from constant medical distress. It will also relieve the family-who cannot afford the treatment-from overwhelming financial burden. Beyond this case, the project builds compassion and collective action, showing how timely support can save lives and bring hope to vulnerable families in need.

Additional Documentation

This project has provided additional documentation in a PDF file (projdoc.pdf).

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Organization Information

HOPE FOR STREET CHILDREN AND VULNERABLE PEOPLE FOUNDATION

Location: Damaturu, Yobe State North East - Nigeria
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Project Leader:
Ali Mele
Damaturu , Yobe State North East Nigeria

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