Verified case

Luz is 2. She loves school. She has a hole in her heart — and her mum has been trying to fix it for two years.

Iloilo·2 years old·West Visayas State University Med Ctr

US$682 / A$1,051

raised of US$1,123 / A$1,730 goal

61%

12 days left · 89 donors

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The story

Luz's journey, in her family's words.

Luz lost most of her hearing after meningitis. Aids will let her learn to speak.

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.

4 posts

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 Luz.

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

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