Frelin is five years old, the youngest of three siblings. Frelin was anxiously waiting for his CAMO appointment, asking repeatedly when his family would travel to CAMO. He told his mother he did not want to die. On September 2, he was seen in general consultation with Dr. Cristina Sequeira, presenting symptoms of rapid palpitation of the heart and chest fatigue; Dr. Sequeira immediately referred him to our Pediatric Cardiology program with Dr. Dilcia Paola Pagoaga. After an echocardiogram, Frelin was diagnosed with Tetralogy of Fallot, a birth defect that affects normal blood flow through the heart. He is now waiting for the necessary surgery to correct this defect— but before the surgery can safely be performed, he needs dental care and other medical treatments, which CAMO is providing. Hearing a five-year-old say he is afraid of dying, and being able to provide this little one with appropriate care, motivates us daily to serve. Frelin now has not spoken of dying and is receiving the appropriate care in preparation for his pending surgery.

Heidi Marisol is from a small village called La Encarnación Ocotepeque, Honduras. Her father carried her to our facility asking for help with her clubfeet which made it hard and painful for her to walk around and play like any other kid. Dr. Marco Tulio Rodriguez provided an orthopedic evaluation. Immediately, our orthotic and prosthetic lab started to design a pair of special comfort and containment orthotic devices for her. After several appointments, we also noted that Heidi had nutritional needs; she was placed under the care of our nutritionist Bianca Ramirez. Heidi finally received her orthotic devices. After trying them for the first time she couldn’t stop dancing and spinning around. With a twinkle in her eyes she told us she wants to be a ballerina when she grows up. Our team recently visited Heidi at her home. Her mobility has improved so much; she now feels comfortable walking around.

Thank you to everyone who chooses to support our cause: to bring hope to those in great need.