This precious little guy is one-year-old Johnsley, who lives on the coast of Haiti with his mother and older brother. Johnsley is considerably small for his age, due to a condition known as ventricular septal defect. The condition results in a hole between two chambers of his heart that allows blood to pass through without receiving oxygen. The resulting lack of oxygen in his blood presents challenges to Johnsley’s overall health, making him frequently out of breath, sickly and fussy.
Johnsley’s mother is looking for employment, and their extended family helps provide for their basic needs. However, the family has not been able to afford treatment that can help correct Johnsley’s heart condition. Though Johnsley was diagnosed with ventricular septal defect at birth, his family is only now getting the opportunity for treatment. Johnsley’s mother says, “Thank you to everyone who is helping Johnsley. I am looking forward to seeing him get bigger after his operation.”
For $1,500 we can fund the operation that will surgically close the hole in Johnsley’s heart. The procedure would ensure he gets enough oxygen throughout his blood and does not experience further symptoms from his heart condition. Let’s make sure Johnsley’s mother gets to watch her son grow into a healthy young boy!