Lucia is a baby from southern Bolivia. Her mother stays home with her, and her father is a delivery driver.
Lucia was born with a heart condition called coarctation of the aorta. A major blood vessel leading to the heart is too small, which leaves Lucia weak and unable to properly grow. Additionally, she has turner syndrome. Lucia needs surgery to open the aorta to its full size. This will allow blood to flow more easily so she can grow up healthy.
Lucia’s mother states: “Our family is so happy to know that our daughter can finally have this surgery; we have been hoping for this opportunity since she was born.”