Andrecia contracted rheumatic fever in 2007 that damaged her aortic and mitral valves. In 2008, she had surgery in Miami to replace the mitral valve, but now she needs surgery to replace the aortic valve. Andrecia is constantly short of breath and fatigued. She is no longer able to do daily activities and her symptoms are getting worse. Since 2010, Andrecia has lived in Port-au-Prince at a home for children, where she volunteers as a mentor and tutor for the younger children. The International Kids Fund is subsidizing Andrecia’s heart surgery, but she needs $1,500 for transportation to the United States. Once the aortic valve is replaced, Andrecia will be able to return to normal activities with few limitations. Without the surgery, Andrecia will likely pass away within several months, or even weeks.