Friday, August 12, 2011

Dilson is a young boy, 11yrs old who is undergoing Dialysis in Guatemala.

Dilson is a young boy, 11yrs old who is undergoing Dialysis.  His
single mother has exhausted all her financial resources to be able to
help him.

He needs to go to the city once a week for life saving treatment. He
cannot go by public transport but has to do the 6 hour round trip by
private  taxi.

Dilson has suffered so much in his young life. He still needs to have
a kidney transplant but it is not able to happen yet.

Just when Dilson's mother was absolutely desperate and distraught, a
wonderful sponsor came into their lives who is making it financially
possible for Dilson to receive the treatment he needs.

One of the great things that the family has received is an oxygen
tank.  Often Dilson finds it difficult to breathe and it was an
emergency rush to have the Bomberos ( paramedics) come to the house
and take him to the hospital. Often the Bomberos do not have oxygen in
their tanks because they just can't afford it...so it was a harrowing
ride for Dilson to get to the hospital.

Having this oxygen tank means a huge deal to Dilson and his mother.
They are very, very grateful to the sponsor who is making it possible
for Dilson to receive the treatment he needs.


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