Following on from the article in the July issue about 21-month-old Fred, who suffers from blocked tear ducts, we are pleased to report that the toddler was able to have his first operation, which took place in Lisbon on 6 July.
The operation, which cost €3940, was funded by the family’s appeal for help, as they were not able to receive treatment in the public hospital. Fred’s father, João, tells us, “Fred got much better after the operation, but it seems that he is still suffering from rashes from time to time, so his mother is afraid that he is still not 100% cured. But let’s wait for the routine consultation on the 8 of August.”
As a direct result of the Tomorrow article, an anonymous donor gifted Fred 777€. This amount will go towards Fred’s next operation for the strabismus. His parents are still waiting to find out how much the operation will be, but we expect an amount equal to or greater than that for the tear ducts.
His mother and father are asking for help to give little Fred the happy, healthy life he deserves and are grateful for any contributions.
