Children in the Philippines who live in extreme poverty lack access to quality healthcare. They are often denied assistance and are unable to afford necessities to improve their quality of life.
Baby Chelsea was born with a myelomeningocele, hydrocephalus, and club foot. A myelomeningocele is a severe form of spina bifida in which the spinal cord and nerves develop outside of the body and are contained in a fluid-filled sac that is visible outside of the back area.
Baby Chelsea received surgery thanks to Maya's Hope.
Chelsea's father works hard to provide for his family but his earnings are not enough to pay for baby Chelsea's needs.
Baby Chelsea was born with a myelomeningocele, hydrocephalus, and club foot. A myelomeningocele is a severe form of spina bifida in which the spinal cord and nerves develop outside of the body and are contained in a fluid-filled sac that is visible outside of the back area.
Baby Chelsea received surgery thanks to Maya's Hope.
Chelsea's father works hard to provide for his family but his earnings are not enough to pay for baby Chelsea's needs.