OUR KIDS

Meet our child 643 jandry

11/7/2021

Another child being helped by your generosity!

Child 643 is 3 year old Jandry from the Ambato area.

Jandry was born with several fingers and toes on each hand and foot joined together.
Before the pandemic he had his first operation on the one hand and foot but unfortunately had to wait almost 2 years to get his other side repaired.

This past week they were able to return and Doctor Pablo Salamea our Medical Director fixed his other hand and foot.

He will now be able to fully use both hands and feet! The one photo shows his repaired hand, the other before surgery.

Thanks to Dr. Pablo for again volunteering his expertise, to Hospital del Rio for their generous discounts and of course to all our donors!

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Our child 642 is sweet little 6 year old Daniela.

11/1/2021

She needed "ferulas" (leg braces) to help her stand.

As you can see by her expression she is very happy with them Julio from Calidad Ortopedica in Cuenca does a great job!

We were also able to get Daniela's brother Juan our child 643 new molds for his hearing aids. Mom and dad are very grateful for the help.

Also, while in the hospital yesterday, we ran into Maria Paz (last week's cleft palate) with her mom.

Mom again profusely thanked HKIE for helping her little one.

More children helped due to your support! Thanks!

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Our Child 641 is 6 year old Francisco.

11/1/2021

This past week he received new leg braces and shoe inserts to help him overcome his "pigeon toed" gait.

Children like him helped to have a better life because of our supporters!

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Our child 640 is 12 year old Jhonatan

11/1/2021

Jhonatan lost his eye in an accident several years ago.

Now, thanks to the skills of Dra. Mariela Siguencia, he has a prosthetic eye that perfectly matches.

Jhonatan will not have to go through life with an empty eye socket. As you can imagine, he is thrilled to look normal again.

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meet our child 639

10/22/2021

This is 1 1/2 year old Maria Paz.
We met her over a year ago when she came to Dr. Pablo Salamea to have her lip repaired.

This week she returned to have her cleft palate fixed by Dr. Pablo.

She is a real cutie and her mom is thrilled her precious little girl can grow up normally.
A big thanks to Dr. Pablo our medical director, Hospital del Rio and again, our generous donors who made this possible!

See her before and after pictures! What a cutie!!

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MEET OUR PATIENT 638 JORDAN

10/17/2021

Our patient 638 is 15 year old Jordan who lost his leg to cancer at the age of 4.

He received a prosthetic leg but of course after all these years he needed a new one to fit correctly.

Jordan is now a proud owner of a new leg and he is so very grateful.

A shout of thanks to Protesis Imbabura in Ibarra, for their wonderful work and to Luis Galarza for arranging the transportation and appointment and of course our loyal donors who make all this possible!

CHILDREN 630 TO 637 WERE EYE SURGERY PATIENTS FROM FUNDACION METROFRATERNIDAD IN QUITO

10/15/2021

A few weeks ago HKIE our Foundation was able to visit with the heads of Fundación Metrofraternidad in Quito.
We have worked with them for about 7 years (since the heart surgery of Daniel), but had never met them in person.
We were given a full tour of the hospital including the surgical rooms; it is a very modern and updated facility.
While there, we were asked to help with their Ophthamology Brigade that took place this weekend.
Eye surgeries were performed on 8 children ( patient# 630 to 637) most of the surgeries were for congenital cataracts with a couple "lazy eyes".
Pictured are some of the children and also the hospital facilities.

Thank you to our donors, without whom we would not be able to provide these life changing surgeries to these children.

You can just imagine how thankful the kids and their families are knowing they will now go through life with normal vision!
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Our 629 child is 12 year old Luis.

10/15/2021

He had previous surgery to repair his eye which was not successful.
He is basically blind in his left eye.

Dr. Torres provided him with special drops in the hopes of preventing shrinkage of the eye, thereby allowing him to keep it.

When they return in 3 months the doctors will evaluate the results, if not good they will need to remove the eye and HKIE will provide him with a prosthetic eye.

Children who would not be helped without the generosity of the doctors, hospitals and of course, you, our donors.

Thanks!

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Our child 628 is 8 year old Jazmin who was referred to us by Hogar de Esperanza.

10/15/2021

The nutritionist at Hogar wanted a second opinion regarding Jazmin's severe food allergies. Dra Jaramillo examined Jazmin and ordered some further tests.

She is at the very lowest end of the weight chart for her age which can become critical when she gets her growth spurt. The two nutritionists will work together to get a diet which will help her grow and absorb food better.

Our 6 year old Child is Mario who was born deaf he is our patient 627.

10/15/2021

He received a cochlear implant from the Public Health Ministry 5 years ago but unfortunately the outer apparatus has stopped functioning.

He is on the public health list for a new one but that may take one to two years.
Dr. Diego Maldonado contacted Salud Auditiva and yesterday and we took Mario's implant in to be repaired.

It will take a few months (it is repaired in Austria!), but Mario will be set for the next year or so until he receives his new implant.

Mario and his mother are so thankful he will be able to continue to hear!

Thanks to the doctors, Salud Auditiva, and mostly our donors' generosity which makes these little miracles possible.

If you wish to be a part of these life changing experiences contact us at: our maite.helpingkidsinecuador@gmail.com