Florvencia is an eight-month-old girl from Haiti. She has an older brother and her father supports their family as a taxi driver.
Florvencia has been diagnosed with hydrocephalus, a condition in which excess cerebrospinal fluid accumulates in the brain and increases intracranial pressure. As a result of her condition, Florvencia has been experiencing a rapidly growing head circumference. Without treatment, Florvencia will experience severe physical and developmental delays.
Our medical partner, Project Medishare, is requesting $957 to cover the cost of surgery for Florvencia at Hospital Bernard Mevs that will treat her hydrocephalus. This is the only site in the country where this care is currently available and the procedure is scheduled to take place on February 17th. This critical treatment will place a shunt to drain the excess fluid from Florvencia’s brain to reduce intracranial pressure and greatly improve her quality of life. With proper treatment, Florvencia will hopefully develop into a strong, healthy young girl.
The family shared how grateful and happy they are to have this opportunity for surgery for their little girl.