This is the desperate cry of countless Venezuelan parents, a plea echoing across the nation: How many more? Just two months ago was Milany, one month ago, Giselle. And today, it’s Jorge Sebastian —a 12-year-old boy who lost his battle with congenital heart disease (CHD). His story, like so many others, is barely mentioned. His cause, like theirs, is often ignored. Congenital heart disease, a series of structural defects in the heart, claims the lives of countless children each day. It’s an invisible illness, hidden beneath the surface, and its scars often go unnoticed—until it touches your life. Whether you are born with it, or God places a child with CHD in your arms, that’s when you begin to understand the gravity of the condition and the daily challenges of living with it. In Venezuela, the cost of a life-saving surgery or catheterization in a private clinic is astronomically high. Meanwhile, the public healthcare system lacks even the most basic resources to ensure successful procedures, leaving families with little hope. Jorge Sebastian's parents fought with all their might, and Jorge Sebastian himself clung fiercely to life. But willpower alone was not enough. How many more children must we lose before change comes? Estrellita de Belén is committed to helping children with congenital heart disease by providing them with comprehensive care. To continue offering these vital services, it is crucial for us to receive donations from our generous patrons. Your support makes a significant difference in the lives of these children. Please help us by contributing today! #CHD #sos #heartdefect #children #underprivileged
Fundación Estrellita de Belén
Non-profit Organizations
Jacksonville , Florida 147 followers
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About us
Our mission at Estrellita de Belen Foundation is to illuminate the plight of Congenital Heart Disease affecting children in Venezuela. We strive to bridge the gap by facilitating access to essential medical treatments and promoting heart-healthy care throughout the nation. La Fundación Estrellita de Belén nació con la misión de brindar ayuda a niños con cardiopatía congénitas, especialmente a los de medios y bajos recursos. Nuestra fundación brinda apoyo a los niños y cuidadores a través de fondos para la atención y tratamientos básicos, suministros médicos, suplementos nutricionales no suministrados y/o no subsidiados por el gobierno de Venezuela y cualquier otra necesidad que tengan. Otra de nuestra razón de ser más importante, que lamentablemente se nos ha hecho muy cuesta arriba, es poder apoyar de alguna manera con tratamientos intermedios e inclusive más complejos. Todo lo anterior para cumplir con nuestro principal sueño, seguir salvando vidas. Trabajamos con padres, cuidadores y voluntarios locales para satisfacer las necesidades inmediatas de nuestros pequeños guerreros del corazón, como cariñosamente les llamamos. Estamos comprometidos con la mejor atención posible al identificar a los profesionales médicos locales mejores formados y más competentes de la región. Además, continuamente ampliamos nuestra red de apoyo para tratar de llegar así a todas las localidades de Venezuela.
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- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Jacksonville , Florida
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2020
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Jacksonville , Florida 32216, US