HELP SAVE SASKIA-URGENT FUNDS NEEDED FOR SURGERY

My name is Dr. Mary Ann LoFrumento, pediatrician and Executive Director of Hands Up for Haiti, a medical humanitarian organization that has been providing care in northern Haiti since 2011. We are in urgent need of funds to save a little girl's life.

Saskia is a bright and brave 5-year-old girl from Labadee, Haiti.. Several weeks ago, Saskia's father carried her into our Hands Up for Haiti Pediatric clinic several weeks ago. She could no longer walk or speak and she was suffering from debilitating headaches and seizures. Hands Up for Haiti’s staff moved mountains to get her a CT scan, which showed what we already suspected: a brain tumor that was causing a massive build-up of fluid in her brain called hydrocephalus.

In Haiti, a brain tumor is almost always a death sentence, but two teams of pediatric neurosurgeons reviewed Saskia’s scans and believe that the tumor can be removed and that she can be cured. But time is running out.

Hands Up for Haiti has activated a network of neurosurgeons who have arranged emergency treatment first in Haiti and then hopefully a transfer to a hospital in the United States to remove the mass. Hands Up for Haiti is covering the initial costs for Saskia's treatment, but we need your help.

PLEASE CONSIDER A GIFT OF ANY AMOUNT TO HELP US SAVE SASKIA.

A little girl shouldn't have to die because of where she lives.

Updates and Transparency:

Hands Up for Haiti is a 501c3 charity. We have a Platinum Rating with Guidestar and 3 stars on Charity Navigator.

For updates on Saskia'a progress, follow us on Facebook or check the GoFundMe page. Thank you for your support.