Meet Stefano

Stefano from Malawi raised $1,000 to get healthy.

Photo of Stefano post-operation
$1,000
raised
$0
to go
Fully funded
Stefano's treatment was fully funded on April 14, 2013.
  • Stefano's story
  • Stefano's update

Soon Stefano will be able to walk and run longer without having to stop because of pain. He's most looking forward to being able to keep up ...

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Stefano's Timeline

  • April 11, 2013
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Stefano's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • April 14, 2013
    FULLY FUNDED

    Stefano's treatment was fully funded.

  • February 12, 2015
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    We received an update on Stefano. Read the update

Funded by 18 donors

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Laysing is a two-year-old boy from Preah Sihanouk Province in Cambodia. He lives with his parents and his four-year-old sister. His father works for a private company, while his mother stays at home to care for the children. He enjoys playing with toys alongside his sister, and his favorite meal is soup, especially lemongrass sour soup. Laysing was born with scoliosis, a condition in which the spine curves abnormally to one side. His parents first noticed the condition when he began walking. As he has grown, the scoliosis has caused him to tire easily when walking or playing. The condition makes everyday activities difficult and sometimes causes discomfort. Laysing's parents are concerned about his posture and possible complications in the future. Laysing's family heard about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), and traveled four hours to attend a consultation. After extensive testing, doctors recommended that Laysing have spinal surgery. Without treatment, Laysing's symptoms will continue, and he will be at risk of future complications. On March 23rd, surgeons at CSC will implant a metal "growing rod" into Laysing's spine to help correct the curve and allow for further spine growth. CSC is requesting $1,500 to cover the costs of his surgery, the implant, and post-operative care, including physiotherapy. This treatment will help him stand taller, move more comfortably, and reduce fatigue. After recovery, he should be able to play, walk, and participate in daily activities more easily, improving both his quality of life and his confidence. Laysing's mother shares, “I pray that after the surgery, my child will feel stronger, stand taller, and live freely without discomfort, embracing a future full of hope and happiness.”

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