By Lola Fernandez | Director of Strategic Alliances
When you give to Kardias it is more than a donation. You give a chance for a child to live a full and healthy life. The thanks that we extend to you is of a depth that is difficult to express. Perhaps if I introduce you to one of our children, who is healthy and alive today, you will better understand our gratitude.
Andrea is an eight-year-old girl who has an identical twin sister. Sadly, when they were a year old, her mother died. The little girl´s older sister, only seventeen at the time, took over the care of the children. When Andrea turned three, it became apparent that she was not developing properly. She had a congenital heart defect that made it impossible for her to keep up with her twin sister. This was distressing for both girls. Their older sister was not their legal mother, so she could not authorize the surgery. Eventually the sister was able to officially adopt the girls making it possible for Andrea to have the heart surgery she desperately needed. After Andrea´s operation she quickly caught up with her twin sister and they can now play joyfully together in a way they couldn’t before. The girls “mother” sister has continued to care for the twins even though she now has children of her own. They live in extreme poverty, but all the children have received scholarships in a private school run by a charity. Both of the girls are studying violin. You, as a donor, are a part of this story.
Many more children that come to Kardias for help have had life-changing and life-saving moments like Andrea’s. It is your donation that allows our passionate and caring surgical and nursing staff to do their work: “fix” a child’s heart. Your donation brings happiness to an entire family: parents, grandparents and siblings.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to you for providing these families a future with a healthy child. Reach out to us so we can tell you more success stories like Andrea’s. Thank you!
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