Support for Baby Rigel

Laura and Luis welcomed baby Rigel into the world peacefully at home on May 18. He was born healthy and strong, however, a few weeks after birth, Rigel’s health began to decline rapidly, and he was rushed to the hospital after he became unresponsive.  

After a terrifying ordeal of tests, scans, blood transfusions, and IVs, it was discovered that Rigel had suffered a brain hemorrhage that had affected approximately 80% of his brain. Additionally, he suffered a cerebral venous sinus thrombosis, and epilepsy, due to the inflammation in his brain.

Thanks to the medical team and Laura’s vigilance, the bleeding and inflammation in Rigel’s brain was controlled in time and he is now at back at home -- healing, growing, and recovering his strength. Despite his amazing recovery, baby Rigel still needs continued treatment for his epilepsy, frequent monitoring to assess the potential damage caused by the hemorrhage, and therapy to help prevent any cognitive/physical delays.

Laura, Luis, and Rigel live in Los Organos, Peru, which is a small town with very limited medical services.  The closest hospital where Rigel can receive exams and treatment is 3 hours away in the city of Piura. Complicating the situation, Peru continues to be on a national lockdown, meaning there is no public transportation and Laura must hire a private driver to make the trip to Piura for medical appointments. The lockdown has also made it impossible for Laura and Luis to work and they are currently living on a very limited budget.

Our goal is to raise sufficient funds to provide Rigel with 4-5 months of medical treatment and therapy so that Laura and Luis can focus all of their energy on helping him recovery fully.

Rigel’s monthly medical costs

Private transport from Los Organos/Piura round trip-- $130 (400 soles)

Encephalogram $100 (300 soles)

Overnight stay in Peru $30 (100 soles)

Anti seizure medication $70 (200 soles)

Other medications, vitamins, probiotics $70 (200 soles)

Physical therapy - $30 per session, recommended weekly

Appointments with various specialists (optomologists, pediatric nuerologists, etc.) as needed

Scans and exams (abdominal ultrasounds, blood tests, encephalograms, MRI, etc.) as needed




Baby Rigel is tiny warrior-- in only a few months of life, he's already survived a traumatic brain injury and continues to surprise the doctors with his strength and resiliency! We have no doubt that with continued medical treatment (and lots of love!)  this sweet little soul will make a full recovery and live a full, incredible, beautiful life. We graciously ask for your support in helping Rigel get the treatment and therapy he needs and in giving Laura and Luis peace of mind, knowing that their angel will be cared for, even during these difficult times.