Joy is four. She loves school. She has a hole in her heart — and her mum has been trying to fix it for two years.
Tacloban·4 years old·Operation Smile partner clinic US$1,132 / A$1,743
raised of US$1,491 / A$2,297 goal
76%
21 days left · 89 donors
The story
Joy's journey, in her family's words.
A 90-minute procedure will let Joy eat, speak, and smile clearly.
Treatment cost
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.
Surgical fees & operating roomUS$1,965 / A$3,027
Inpatient care (5 days, post-op ICU 2)US$1,193 / A$1,838
Anesthesia & medicationUS$596 / A$919
Pre-op workup & post-op follow-upUS$456 / A$703
TotalUS$4,211 / A$6,486
Updates
Every step, posted here.
Apr 8, 2026
Surgery scheduled
Philippine Heart Center confirmed the surgical date: June 2, 2026. Pre-op workup begins May 24.
Mar 30, 2026
US$2,632 / A$4,054 milestone reached
Thank you to the 89 donors who made this possible. Released to PHC against case file PHC-26-0214.
Mar 14, 2026
Case verified
Diagnosis and treatment plan confirmed by Dr. Castro, Pediatric Cardiology.
Mar 9, 2026
Application received
Marisol submitted Ana's medical records and doctor's referral.
Donor wall
89 people supporting Joy.
Maria L.2h ago
US$88 / A$135
"Praying for Ana 💛"
Anonymous5h ago
US$18 / A$27
Ferdie Santosyesterday
US$44 / A$68
"Fight, Ana!"
The Cruz Family2 days ago
US$175 / A$270
"From all of us. Stay strong."
Anonymous3 days ago
US$9 / A$14
Why you can trust this
Three commitments.
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We post every outcome — including the ones that break your heart. You deserve to know what happened. And the families deserve that honesty too.
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of US$1,491 / A$2,297 goal · 21 days left
