 Dominick is ten months old. He had eye surgery when he was one month old and that created more trouble for him. Doctora Naty Torres is going to restore his vision with her amazing skills. She is one of just a few pediatric eye doctor's in all of Ecuador. We are so lucky to have Doctora Torres and EXILASER as our allies.
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Andres and Brittany are siblings. Many in their family have a genetic eye condition that creates extremely poor vision. We are thrilled to find out Andres does not have it, and will continue to monitor Brittany for any sign of it. Thanks to the medical control made by HKIE these kids get to go about their day without any worries. Thank you, donors, for allowing their peace of mind!
Aitana is only seven months old and she has was born with a condition that caused blindness. Sadly, one eye is not salvageable. The other can regain some sight with the help of Doctor Giuseppe Miotto our miracle doctor from EXILASER in Cuenca. Once she is a little older, she will be a candidate for a cornea transplant. For now, she gets the chance to see well enough to play and attend school. Thank you to Exilaser, our allies, Dr. Miotto, Dra. Naty Torres and our amazing donors for allowing this child to see, something that we all take for granted.   This is 16 year old Anderson whose corneas were so misshapen he was having a very hard time focusing on his schoolwork. ]Thanks to Dr. Miotto from Excimerlaser in Cuenca, one of our allies, Anderson had 2 corneal rings implanted to correct his vision. He should now, thanks to Exilaser and all our supporters, have near-perfect vision to become the good student he is trying to be. In 3 months Anderson will have a second minor surgery to ensure that his vision does not revert to his previous condition. Your support allows HKIE to continue helping children in Ecuador have a better life.   This is sweet two year old Yavel who traveled over 12 hours from Carchi Province with his mom in order to have his cleft palate surgery with Dr. Pablo Salamea in Cuenca. Over a year ago Yavel made the same trip to have his leporine lip repaired. Yavel is fortunate that now he not only looks better but will also have the opportunity to learn to speak correctly. His mom is very grateful to Dr. Pablo who always waives his surgical fees and Hospital del Rio for giving HKIE generous discounts and of course, with all the donors who make surgeries like this possible. As you can see he has a severe cleft lip and was having great difficulties getting adequate nourishment. This past week, Dra. Mariela Siguencia of Hospital del Rio, fashioned a special mouthpiece which will allow little Carlos to drink without problems. In several months he will be old enough for Dr. Pablo Salamea our Medical Director to perform his cleft lip surgery. Another example of how your contribution help children have a chance at a better life. Thanks!  Milan is an amazing little boy. Milan was born severely underweight due to poverty. His Mom didn't have enough to eat during her pregnancy. He is now two years old and still hia Mom doesn't have enough money to provide proper nutritional support for his growing body. Luckily, she found HKIE to offer her a helping hand. Milan is going to get the proper treatment that he needs from our gifted nutritionist. Thank you donors. You're giving him a chance for healthy brain and body development. And, giving his Mom hope.   Domenica at 15 was having constant nosebleeds. After an examination it was discovered that she had a deviated septum. The surgery was performed by Dr Pablo Salamea our medical Director and main surgeon at Hospital del Rio in Cuenca. While not life threatening it was very unpleasant. Now she can get on with her life.  5-year-old Jeremy had previous cleft lip and cleft palate surgeries.. Mom and Jeremy came to Dr. Pablo complaining of throat problems. It was discovered he had a fistula at the back of his throat. This last week Dr. Pablo corrected the problem and Jeremy will no longer get infections from this. 2 1/2-year-old Jandry had the 2nd of the two surgeries to correct his webbed hands and feet. He had two toes and two fingers on each side that were webbed, he will now be able to walk and use his fingers correctly. His mom gave us a big hug when they left the Buen Samaitano house where they stayed. Both families are so grateful to the Helping Kids donors, Dr. Pablo Salamea our Medical Director and Surgeon, and Hospital del Rio for helping their children have normal lives!   Walking....something so many of us take for granted, but for 2 children it was very difficult. Two children from the Salinas, Santa Elena Province, were helped by HKIE. Our Child 653 is 14-year-old Anderson who was born without the lower half of his left leg, He, like so many we see, got around using a crutch. For the first time, thanks to Prosthesis Imbabura, Anderson is learning to walk and will soon be ready to play! Yasmin, is our 12-year-old child 654., she has problems with her lower legs and feet, so she cannot walk in a normal manner. Again thanks to our allies Prosthesis Imbabura Yasmin received 2 special braces which will enable her to stand and walk normally and without pain. Many thanks to our supporters who enable HKIE to help children like these live normal life. They and their families send their gratitude!  |
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