Dortensley is a 14-month-old baby from Haiti who is loved and cared for by his mother.
Dortensley has been diagnosed with hydrocephalus, a condition in which excess cerebrospinal fluid accumulates in the brain and increases pressure within the skull. As a result of his condition, Dortensley’s head grew beyond his expected development and he experiences seizures. Without treatment, Dortensley will experience severe physical and developmental delays.
On November 9th, Dortensley will undergo surgery at the care center of our medical partner, Project Medishare. Surgeons will place a shunt to drain the excess fluid from Dortensley’s brain to reduce intracranial pressure and greatly improve his quality of life. Upon recovery, Dortensley should develop into a strong, healthy young boy. Project Medishare is currently the only site in the country to offer this critical care and is requesting $957 to help fund Dortensley’s procedure.
Dortensley’s mother shared that she could not afford surgery for her child, but is now feeling hopeful. She said: “There is a God after all. God bless everyone that is helping my child.”