Let’s Heal Khadija’s Heart

Khadija Bibi's Story

Khadija, a 2-year-old girl from Charsadda, KPK, has been suffering from shortness of breath, persistent fatigue, poor weight gain, and episodes of chest discomfort. Worried about her worsening condition, her parents took her to a local hospital and consulted a doctor. After performing a comprehensive examination and evaluation, the doctor identified the root cause of her symptoms as ALCAPA (Anomalous Left Coronary Artery from the Pulmonary Artery), a rare congenital heart defect, along with severe LV (Left Ventricular) dysfunction. To save her life and improve her quality of life, the doctor has advised open heart surgery for ALCAPA repair. However, the cost of the surgery is overwhelming for Khadija’s family.

Activities like crying or feeding make Khadija breathless and her skin and lips often turn blue. If left untreated, Khadija may face immense challenges, including irreversible heart damage, worsening symptoms, and a significantly reduced life expectancy. Timely surgery is necessary to prevent these complications and give her the chance to lead a healthy life. 

Khadija lives in a modest rented house with her seven family members. Her father works as a daily wage laborer, earning a monthly income of just PKR 15,000, barely enough to cover the family’s basic needs. The high cost of Khadija’s surgery is far beyond their financial means. Her parents are overwhelmed with worry and hope for a miracle that can save their daughter.  During this challenging time, a well-wisher told Khadija’s parents about Transparent Hands. They contacted us and asked us to register her case.

Khadija’s parents shared their plea with tears in their eyes as follows: 

“We cannot bear to see our little girl suffer like this. Every day, her health seems to worsen, and we feel helpless. We don’t want to lose her but can’t afford to pay for her life-saving surgery. Kindly support our daughter’s surgery and give her a second chance at life.”

We have registered Khadija’s case and are determined to help her undergo the much-needed surgery. Your support can give this little girl a new lease on life and bring hope and happiness back to her family. 

Let’s join hands to turn Khadija’s struggles into recovery and her parents’ fears into relief. Together, we can make a significant difference in her life.