January 28, 2020
Now two years old, Podolsky was born with a heart condition called atrioventricular septal defect, in which a large hole exists in the middle of the four chambers of his heart. This condition allows blood to mix between all four chambers without obtaining oxygen.
Podolsky’s cardiac condition leaves him sick, short of breath, and malnourished. Podolsky lives with his mother on a small island off of the west coast of Haiti. He likes playing with stuffed animals and toys and listening to music.
His family is seeking $1,500 to support costs for preparation and transportation for Podolsky to access heart surgery. Another organization, Chain of Hope UK, is helping to cover the cost of surgery.
His mother shared, “I am looking forward to this surgery so that my son can become healthy and strong, and will stop becoming sick so often.”
Now two years old, Podolsky was born with a heart condition called atrioventricular septal defect, in which a large hole exists in the middl...
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April 22, 2020
Podolsky underwent prep and transport for heart surgery.
Our medical partner shared an update that Podolsky recently completed his cardiac surgery and is doing well. During surgery, the hole in Podolsky’s heart was closed with a patch so that blood can flow more normally through the chambers. Although he may need one more repair procedure when he is older after his heart has grown to a larger size, he is now out of immediate danger from this condition and can lead a more normal life.
Podolsky’s mother shared: “My son has completely changed since surgery, we are so happy to see him eating well and playing all day!”
Our medical partner shared an update that Podolsky recently completed his cardiac surgery and is doing well. During surgery, the hole in Pod...
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