Ana is six. She loves school. She has a hole in her heart — and her mum has been trying to fix it for two years.
Ana's journey, in her family's words.
Ana loves drawing and her younger brother. Last year, doctors found a ventricular septal defect — a small hole in her heart that tires her quickly and keeps her out of school. Her mother Marisol works as a fish vendor in Pasil; her father is a barangay tanod. The family covered the diagnostic workup, but corrective surgery is beyond what they can manage. Philippine Heart Center has scheduled the procedure for June 2 and confirmed the case for assistance. With her surgery funded, Ana can start Grade 1 in July.
What US$4,211 / A$6,486 covers.
All amounts converted from the Philippine Heart Center's billing estimate (March 14, 2026). Shown in USD and AUD.
Every step, posted here.
Philippine Heart Center confirmed the surgical date: June 2, 2026. Pre-op workup begins May 24.
Thank you to the 89 donors who made this possible. Released to PHC against case file PHC-26-0214.
Diagnosis and treatment plan confirmed by Dr. Castro, Pediatric Cardiology.
Marisol submitted Ana's medical records and doctor's referral.
89 people supporting Ana.
"Praying for Ana 💛"
"Fight, Ana!"
"From all of us. Stay strong."
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