Mended Hearts
Yujia Song, China
Yujia was referred to HeartGift by Save Asian Souls after her story was featured on the local news. Yujia was abandoned shortly after birth and adopted by a couple from their community. She was born with a cleft palate, and a cleft lip. At age 5, during her surgery for her cleft palate, it was discovered she had a heart defect. HeartGift accepted Yujia’s case and brought her to Austin along with a guardian who worked at the local hospital where she met Yujia. She received her heart surgery on April 11, 2017. Since she has returned home to China, we received a recent update letting us know that she is continuing to do very well and is happy.
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Fardosa Ahmed Mursal, Kenya (2018)
Fardosa was almost 2 when she came to Austin and received her HeartGift in May 2018. She arrived very unsure of everyone she came in contact with, but today she embraces everyone. Not only did she have an amazing transformation, her mother did as well. She is a happy and healthy child that continues to thrive.
Love Theodore Abadilla, Philippines (2017)
Love was 2 when he came to Austin in February 2017 to receive his HeartGift. Today he is healthy and keeps amazing his mother with his increased energy.
Erris Halilismoni, Kosovo (2008)
Erris was only 8 months old when he came to Austin in 2008 from Kosovo. It has been 10 years and you would never know that he had heart surgery. He is now in the 5th grade and is doing incredibly well.
Sandra Reyes Martinez, Nicaragua (2011)
Sandra is from Nicaragua and came to Austin in 2011. She arrived not being able to walk or even smile due to the lack of oxygen. Just a few short days after her arrival, Sandra received her HeartGift in May 2011 without any complications. With a little bit of physical therapy, Sandra learned how to walk and she hasn’t stopped smiling since. Today she is attending school and helps her family on their farm.
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