February 2, 2016
Angel is a 6-day-old baby with spina bifida, a rare birth defect where the spinal column does not close all the way. Angel’s condition is causing fluid to leak onto her back. Her parents are worried that if she is not treated soon she may face infections, tethered cord, or even paralysis.
Angel’s mother is a stay at home mom who has hopes for the future: “We all have big dreams for our children. Mine is a big one. I will mentor Angel to be a doctor and that is my prayer.”
Angel’s father does not have a steady job and works on tasks that come up in the community. This has caused Angel’s parents to fear they cannot fund the healthcare Angel needs to be better. However, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation (AMHF) can treat Angel along with the help from Watsi donors.
For $805, AMHF will treat Angel to reduce the risk of infections as well as the development of the tethered cord.
“My only plea for now is that she gets treatment and grows up naturally” says Angel’s mother.
Angel is a 6-day-old baby with spina bifida, a rare birth defect where the spinal column does not close all the way. Angel's condition is ca...
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March 28, 2016
Angel underwent successful spina bifida surgery.
Angel, this newborn little girl, is no longer at risk of dangerous spina bifida side effects such as paralysis.
Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation (AMHF), updates us: “Angel’s surgery was successful. It has minimized the risk of acquiring infections and the risk of the emergence of a tethered spinal cord, which can cause malformation of the spine.”
AMHF shares that Angel’s mother was smiling as she sent her thanks to all those who supported her daughter: “Receive our heartfelt gratitude for helping Angel access the treatment she needed and would otherwise not have gotten. May your glowing hearts never burn out.”
Angel, this newborn little girl, is no longer at risk of dangerous spina bifida side effects such as paralysis.
Our medical partner, Afr...
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