Help Sherlock Get Life-Saving Heart Surgery

My name is Rick Catalano. One of my dear friends who lives in the Philippines has a heart-wrenching story that I wanted to share with you.

I have a birthday coming up and I am asking friends and family to donate to this cause in lieu of gifts.

If you have a few dollars you can spare to help her son get the open heart surgery he needs, what a great birthday it would be.

Here is Vanessa's story:

"My name is Vanessa and I am a single mother living in the Philippines, raising my son with the help of my mother.

My 11-year-old son, Sherlock, has been diagnosed with a serious congenital heart condition. Doctors have discovered three holes in his heart chambers, known as ventricular septal defect (VSD). Although he currently shows few symptoms, such as occasional chest pains, they emphasized the importance of addressing these defects promptly to avoid potentially life-threatening complications and for him to live a healthy life.

After months of medical evaluations, tests, and preparation, including regular check-ups and monthly maintenance medication, we have been informed that the only effective treatment is an open-heart surgery. The surgery has been scheduled for October 21st of this year. However, the hospital requires an advance payment before the procedure can take place.

My greatest hope is for my son to have a normal, healthy, and joyful childhood, free from the constant worry of his condition. As a single mother, raising him on my own with the help of my mother, the financial burden has been overwhelming. Despite my best efforts, I haven’t been able to save enough to cover the surgery costs.

We've waited several months for this surgery, and now that it's finally scheduled, I'm very worried that we might not be able to go through with it due to financial challenges.

I'm humbly asking for your support to help my son get the surgery he needs to live a healthy life. Your generosity can make all the difference. Thank you so much for considering our situation during this difficult time."

On behalf of Sherlock and Vanessa, thanks for your consideration,

Rick

PS: Click here is a copy of Sherlock's Echo results