Ponciana is the mother of five children and currently lives alone with her youngest daughter, María Nicol, who is sponsored through our Yapacani site in Bolivia. Ponciana has been experiencing headaches for several years, but in July, the pain became unbearable.
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A Critical Need Fund saves a nine-year-old child in Paraguay
Nine-year-old Luz Navila is an energetic, happy girl who lives with her family near our Pukavy site in Paraguay. When she was very little, she was diagnosed with Adenotonsillar Hypertrophy- which created an obstruction in her upper airways. Luz Navila spent much of her young life in the hospital. Luz Navila’s parents and doctors treated …
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Critical needs funding gives Andriy a healthy heart
Andriy is a 17-year-old student who dreams of becoming a computer engineer. He has faced many challenges in his young life; but, thanks to his sponsor, the generosity of Chalice supporters, and an Italian hospital, he is now in good health. Andriy was born with a life-threatening heart condition – his first heart surgery …
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Critical Needs help Ilona to return a fulfilling life
Our critical needs fund improves and saves lives around the world. In this case, our friend Ilona in our Pochaiv site, Ukraine, was living a happy and healthy life. When suddenly, the doctor found something concerning at her annual check up. Ilona’s doctor suspected she had diabetes. But for this condition to appear so suddenly …
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