Hello, my name is Luigi Márquez, and I am a father asking for help during the most difficult moment of my life.

My 3-year-old daughter is currently hospitalized in San Felipe, Yaracuy, Venezuela, after being diagnosed with a serious brain condition that requires urgent brain surgery. Doctors have indicated that she needs the placement of a programmable ventriculo-peritoneal shunt, an essential medical device required to reduce pressure in her brain and make the surgery possible.

Unfortunately, due to the humanitarian and economic crisis in Venezuela, the hospital does not have this medical device available, and families are required to obtain it independently. The cost of the device and surgery is far beyond our financial means.

Every day we wait puts my daughter’s life at greater risk.

We are seeking help to cover:

• The programmable ventriculo-peritoneal shunt

• Surgery and hospitalization costs

• Essential medical supplies and medications

All medical reports and prescriptions are available for verification.

Any donation, prayer, or share can make the difference between life and death for my daughter.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you for your support.

— Luigi Márquez