Orens is an 11 month old baby boy from Haiti. Orens is loved and cared for by his mother and father who want to see him healthy.
Orens has been diagnosed with hydrocephalus, a condition in which excess cerebrospinal fluid accumulates in the brain and increases intracranial pressure. As a result of his condition, Orens has a larger head that was noticed by his family when was around 3 months old. Without treatment, Orens will experience severe physical and developmental delays.
Our medical partner, Project Medishare, is requesting $957 to cover the cost of surgery for Orens at Hospital Bernard Mevs that will treat his hydrocephalus. This is the only site in the country where this care is currently available and the procedure is scheduled to take place on November 30th. This critical treatment will place a shunt to drain the excess fluid from Orens’s brain to reduce intracranial pressure and greatly improve his quality of life. With proper treatment, Orens will hopefully develop into a strong, healthy young boy.
Orens mother shared that she has travelled a long way from her home with Orens. She is happy and relieved to finally have hope for her child.