October 10, 2014
Meet Julio, a beloved one-year-old from Guatemala! Julio is currently experiencing acute malnutrition, including severe weight loss that has been difficult to treat. Our medical partner, Wuqu’ Kawoq, adds, “Julio is chronically ill as well, with a very limited appetite and severe diarrhea.”
Due to financial status, Wuqu’ Kawoq says Julio’s parents “are finding it impossible to meet his medical and nutritional needs, and they need our help.” Though his parents cannot afford Julio’s treatment, their desire to help their son has no bounds.
Julio’s mother explains, “I’ve tried everything, but I don’t have any money, and I don’t know why he won’t grow.” After being referred to our partner through the Guatemalan government, Wuqu’ Kawoq is certain they can help.
Julio’s treatment will include “regaining of lost weight, curing of diarrhea, and resumption of cognitive and motor development.” For $535, we can fund this treatment to help Julio grow into a healthy boy! Let’s help Julio get and stay well!
Meet Julio, a beloved one-year-old from Guatemala! Julio is currently experiencing acute malnutrition, including severe weight loss that has...
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February 12, 2015
Julio received treatment to overcome acute malnutrition.
His doctor says, “Julio is doing great. I had the opportunity to visit with him and his parents last week, and review his growth data. He is rapidly gaining weight, which was the primary concern for which he was referred to us. Our health educator has also been working intensively with his parents since Julio is sort of ‘stubborn’ and refuses to eat most foods, which has contributed to his overall health problems. With the help of our educator, the parents are discovering new behavior management techniques to get him back on track. We are confident that all of these interventions will guarantee that Julio continues to grow well and that his brain develops normally.”
Julio’s mom and dad add, “this whole experience has been frustrating, because we’ve tried for months and haven’t been able to make him grow, but thanks to you all he is finally growing!”
His doctor says, "Julio is doing great. I had the opportunity to visit with him and his parents last week, and review his growth data. He is...
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