Help Alba Walk: Urgent Surgery Needed

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Help Alba Walk: Urgent Surgery Needed

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Hi, we’re the Silva Family, and along with my sister-in-law Milagro Jaén and our loved ones, we’re organizing this fundraiser for Milagro’s niece, Alba, a brave and beautiful 3-year-old girl from Panama City, Panama .

Alba was born with clubfoot syndrome, a condition that twists the feet out of position. Since she was just 2 weeks old, she’s undergone continuous treatment—casts, braces, therapy, and surgeries. Despite her courage and progress, her condition has recently regressed severely, threatening her ability to walk.

Doctors now say she needs urgent, major reconstructive surgery on both feet to avoid permanent disability and give her the chance to walk, run, and play like any child should.

What the funds will support:

* Surgery and hospital costs
* Anesthesia and post-op medications
* Travel and accommodation if needed
* Physical therapy and orthopedic equipment
* Ongoing medical care and imaging

The surgery is complex and will be followed by a long recovery: full-leg casts, months (or years) of therapy, and regular follow-ups.

We cannot cover these costs alone. Every donation—big or small—helps. If you can’t give, please consider sharing this campaign with your network.

From our hearts, thank you for supporting Alba on her journey.
– The Silva and Vergara Jaen family

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Hola, somos la Familia Silva, y junto a mi cuñada Milagro Jaén y nuestros seres queridos, organizamos esta recaudación para la sobrina de Milagro, Alba, una valiente y hermosa niña de 3 años que vive en Ciudad de Panamá, Panamá .

Alba nació con síndrome de pie equinovaro congénito (clubfoot), una condición que hace que los pies se tuerzan fuera de su posición normal. Desde las 2 semanas de vida ha recibido tratamiento constante: yesos, férulas, terapias y cirugías. Aunque ha luchado con valentía, su condición ha empeorado gravemente, y ahora pone en riesgo su capacidad de caminar.

Los médicos han confirmado que necesita con urgencia una cirugía reconstructiva mayor en ambos pies para evitar una discapacidad permanente y darle la oportunidad de caminar, correr y jugar como cualquier niña.

¿Para qué se usarán los fondos?

* Cirugía y hospitalización
* Medicamentos y anestesia
* Traslados y hospedaje (si es necesario)
* Terapia física y equipo ortopédico
* Seguimiento médico e imágenes diagnósticas

Es una cirugía compleja, seguida de una recuperación larga: yesos en ambas piernas, meses (o incluso años) de terapia intensiva y controles médicos frecuentes.

No podemos afrontar estos gastos solos. Cada donación, por pequeña que sea, suma. Y si no puedes donar, por favor comparte esta campaña con tus contactos.

Desde el fondo de nuestro corazón, gracias por acompañar a Alba en este camino.
– Las familias Silva y Vergara Jaén
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Adis Silva
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