This is Anthony, an adorable two-year-old boy from Guatemala. Anthony's had a rough start to life and needs our help! Our medical partner, Wuqu’ Kawoq explains that "he had very serious pneumonia about 1 year ago, a very long intensive care stay, and ever since he has been intermittently ill, with frequent diarrhea and respiratory illness, poor appetite, and low energy.” Anthony's mom says she "wants him to be healthy and grow up to be successful."
Anthony keeps losing weight from his illness and as a result, is acutely malnourished. Without treatment, he risks permanent growth restriction and brain damage. Wuqu' Kawoq shares that "Anthony's mom has been doing her best to keep him healthy, but she is overwhelmed by the high cost of his care and has had trouble making ends meet."
With $535, Anthony will receive treatment to that will help him grow, gain weight, and meet developmental and cognitive milestones. Let's help Anthony get back on track and allow him to grow up to be big and strong!