Meet the twins! Jayden and Kayden!
Jayden and Kayden are adorable twin brothers who were born prematurely and suffer from ROP Stage 5, short for Retinopathy of Prematurity. This condition means that their retinas are completely detached, and they are blind in both eyes. The only treatment is a very expensive and complicated surgery that is not even available in the Philippines. Even if the surgery was available, the twins would not be able to have it because they are physically too frail. Jayden and Kayden live in temporary housing with their older sister and parents. The very crowded small house doesn’t have a solid roof or doors and has a temporary wooden framework for walls. The water that comes from their faucet is not safe to drink, so the family must buy distilled water. Can you please help provide fortified formula, distilled water, vitamins, diapers, hygiene products, and other essentials for the twins so they can thrive under very challenging conditions? * Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is an eye disorder caused by abnormal blood vessel growth in the light-sensitive part of the eyes (retina) of premature infants. ROP generally affects infants born before week 31 of pregnancy and weighing 2.75 pounds (about 1,250 grams) or less at birth. (Mayo Clinic)
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