Carlos, who is two months old, lives with his parents in the hills above La Paz, Bolivia. His father is an electrician, while his mother is a fruit seller.
Carlos was born with a rare cardiac condition called coarctation of the aorta. As a result, Carlos’ aorta - which is the the main blood vessel leading from the heart - is too narrow, causing blood to back up into the heart. In order to remedy this condition, Carlos will need to undergo surgery.
Our medical partner, Haiti Cardiac Alliance, is helping Carlos’ parents to access the care their child needs. On July 20th, surgeons at Hospital del Niño Dr. Ovidio Aliaga Uría will widen Carlos’ aorta, restoring normal blood flow. Now Carlos and his parents need your help to fund this $1,500 procedure.
Carlos’ mother said: “Our son has been in hospitals ever since he was born. Our family is hopeful that after this surgery he can come home to live with us!”