Featured Child: Felito
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In partnership with International Kids Fund, and renowned Pediatric Neurosurgeon, Dr. John Rahgeb, Child Foundation Charity will be providing Felito the opportunity to have his congenital birth defect, known as Arnold Chiari Malformation II, operated on in Miami, FL in the upcoming weeks.
Please read below about Felito and learn how you can donate to help make his dreams come true, to live free from this debilitating pain and one day “kick a soccer ball”.
Felito was diagnosed with Arnold Chiari Malformation II, which means that the cerebella tonsils in the brain are too long and they stick through the opening in the skull. This creates an abnormal flow in the spinal fluid and creates pressure on the brain stem. He has also been diagnosed with syringomyelia and a number of tumors in his spinal cord. Syringomyelia is when a cyst or cavity forms within the spinal cord. These are terrible ailments for anyone and especially for a six-year-old child.
The pressure on the brain stem creates intense neurological pain and burning sensations all over the body. When his mom puts him to bed at night, he feels like he is lying on hot sheets. Sometimes he can't stand the feeling of clothes on his body, and even the slightest friction causes pain. The pressure inside his brain makes him constantly hear a loud droning noise, which causes his head to hurt and feel as though it's going to explode. He can't even swallow water because the pain in his throat is too much. Due to the pressure on his brain, his eyes don't function properly and they face sideways in opposite directions. Felito finds it difficult to walk and gets tired easily.
He would love to be able to kick a soccer ball one day. He dreams to grow up and study to be an engineer, as well as help other people who need an operation from the Chiari malformation. Lastly, Felito thanks God for his life and for the contributions you make so he can have his operation that will save his life.
Please donate today:
For donations to International Kids Fund for Felito: Visit International Kids Fund website at www.internationalkidsfund.org
Odelia Kakuriev
Odelia is a beautiful and bright little four
year old girl from Austria that was recently
diagnosed with a Lymphangioma. Her
tumor began eight months ago as a small
mosquito like bite and is growing daily. It is
now the size of a tennis ball and has begun
to affect the nerves and veins in her little
neck. The doctors fear that the
Lymphangioma may begin to apply
pressure on her Aorta, the nerves that
allow little Odelia to move her arms and
the amount of oxygen that her brain
receives as it is beginning to affect her
breathing.
Today, Odelia’s life is in serious danger. In order to survive doctors at
Holtz Children’s Hospital must perform surgery as soon as possible.
Please open your heart and give Odelia and her family the chance to
live a worry free life.
Name: Odelia Kakuriev
Age: 4 year old
Country :Austria
Estimated Cost: $ 35,000.00
Khaleb needs a Sponsor!
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Khaleb pictured above with his Mother and his doctor, Dr. Bauer a CFC advisor.
This sweet little boy endures twice monthly infusions of a special enzyme replacement therapy. These infusions can run up to $2,000 per month. His family does not have insurance or means to cover the cost. CFC has been covering the cost of these twice monthly infusions since Oct 2007 as well as the cost of the surgery to put in a port for his comfort during these treatments.
Please consider sponsoring this little guy! He needs these infusions to correct his debilitating genetic birth defect.
By continuing these treatments Khaleb can lead a normal toddler life and his Mother can be comforted in knowing this therapy decreases liver and spleen size, reduces skeletal anomalies and successfully reverses other symptoms of the disorder, including abnormal blood counts. Since he was diagnosed early, the doctors are hopeful that by the time he is a teenager Khaleb's natural enzymes will manufacture by themselves and he will be free of Type 1, Gaucher's Disease.
This disease causes his liver and spleen to become enlarged, as you can see in his distended tummy above.
CFC has negotiated the best possible rates with Miami Children's Hospital, but the use of their facility and staff for each three hour infusion is almost $1,000 per treatment. Genzyme Therapeutics, the manufacturer of the enzyme has been most generous to donate this drug. With your donations CFC will be able to continue paying for the cost of these infusions.
If you would like to help Khaleb, please donate today or call our office to set up a sponsorship.
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In partnership with International Kids Fund, and renowned Pediatric Neurosurgeon, Dr. John Rahgeb, Child Foundation Charity will be providing Felito the opportunity to have his congenital birth defect, known as Arnold Chiari Malformation II, operated on in Miami, FL in the upcoming weeks.
Odelia is a beautiful and bright little four
year old girl from Austria that was recently
diagnosed with a Lymphangioma. Her
tumor began eight months ago as a small
mosquito like bite and is growing daily. It is
now the size of a tennis ball and has begun
to affect the nerves and veins in her little
neck. The doctors fear that the
Lymphangioma may begin to apply
pressure on her Aorta, the nerves that
allow little Odelia to move her arms and
the amount of oxygen that her brain
receives as it is beginning to affect her
breathing.
Today, Odelia’s life is in serious danger. In order to survive doctors at
Holtz Children’s Hospital must perform surgery as soon as possible.
Please open your heart and give Odelia and her family the chance to
live a worry free life.
Name: Odelia Kakuriev
Age: 4 year old
Country :Austria
Estimated Cost: $ 35,000.00
