“He was okay when he was born, but now he is very bad. I wish God to save his life," says Ladouceur’s mother. Ladouceur is a sweet one-year-old from Haiti where he lives with his parents and three older siblings. Two weeks after Ladouceur was born, his family noticed the size of his head was growing abnormally and took him to a hospital where he was diagnosed with hydrocephalus. Hydrocephalus is a condition causing an excessive accumulation of fluid in the brain, massive head size and sun setting eyes. If left untreated, this condition can lead to brain damage, a loss in mental and physical abilities, and even death. With all they have spent on clinic visits, Ladouceur’s parents cannot afford his treatment. We can fund a successful treatment for $1,260. Our medical partner, Project Medishare, writes, “doctors will drain the excess fluid in Ladouceur’s head and prevent more fluid from accumulating. This will give him access to a healthy life.” Let’s help Ladouceur and his family by funding this surgery!

Rocio is a five-year-old girl living in Guatemala. Since her birth, her parents have tried everything to find relief for their daughter’s devastating seizures. Rocio's mom tells our medical partner, Wuqu’ Kawoq, “I hope that, with your help, we can control this disease." An average day for Rocio includes anywhere between 30 to 40 crippling seizures. The high number of seizures has resulted in severe developmental delays in cognition and deficits in her social and language skills. Rocio’s parents have tried to procure treatment for years, even resorting to selling their land and some of their possessions. The cost of Rocio's medication alone has exceeded her father's monthly wages. We can help directly fund Rocio’s medical care at Wuqu’ Kawoq for $1,385. This will provide for effective diagnostics (EEG, MRI) and treatment, seizure medication, and enrollment in intensive physical and speech therapy. Together we can find relief for Rocio’s seizures and get her development back on track. Our collective support will give this five-year-old girl and her family a chance at regaining control of their lives.