Eugenia is a 19-year-old girl from Guatemala whose case has been a two year labor of love for her doctors at our medical partner, Wuqu’ Kawoq.
Eugenia has Takayasu’s arteritis, a rare disease that affects the major vessels pumping blood through her heart and into the body. If left untreated, Eugenia faces potentially fatal complications, such as heart failure or stroke.
The cardiovascular procedure Eugenia needs is extremely difficult to perform in Guatemala, so Wuqu’ Kawoq’s Medical Director, Dr. Peter Rohloff, has arranged for her surgery to take place at his home hospital in Boston. The hospital is generously covering the cost of her treatment ($75,000!) and Dr. Rohloff and his wife are planning on hosting Eugenia in their home. Now all that remains is getting Eugenia to the US.
For $1400, we can fly Eugenia and one of her parents from Guatemala to Boston to help make this incredible story a success. Most importantly, we can put Eugenia on a path toward the long and healthy life that every 19-year-old deserves.

