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Felito

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.

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Khaleb

Two year old Khaleb would like to be as active as any toddler. Khaleb was recently diagnosed with Gaucher disease Type 1, an inherited enzyme deficiency. Because of his condition there is a build-up of fatty substances in some of his cells, leading to a very enlarged spleen and liver, as well as anemia, low platelets and bone pain.His mother must try and limit his activity level because of concern that his enlarged spleen might rupture. If left untreated this disease is life threatening.

Gaucher disease is treated with enzyme replacement therapy, administered by IV infusion every two weeks. The company that manufactures the enzyme is willing to donate it to Khaleb, but the cost of the infusions at Miami Children's Hospital will be $750 each ($1,500 monthly) for an indefinite time. Donate to this child.

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