Gueffenide is a student from Haiti. She lives in a river valley in central Haiti with her parents, who are both farmers, and several brothers and sisters. She enjoys going to school and would like to become a nurse. Gueffenide has a cardiac condition called patent ductus arteriosus. A hole exists between her aorta and pulmonary artery. Blood leaks through this hole without passing through the lungs to obtain oxygen, leaving her sick and short of breath.
On October 5, she will undergo cardiac surgery at St. Damien Hospital, our medical partner’s care center. During surgery, the surgeon will sew the hole shut. Another organization, Gift of Life International, is contributing $5000 to pay for surgery.
Gueffenide’s family also needs help to fund the costs of surgery prep. The $1,500 requested by our medical partner, Haiti Cardiac Alliance, covers cardiac exams and medications.
Her mother says, “I will pray for God’s blessings on everyone who is helping my daughter.”