Urgent Pediatric Heart Surgery for 3-Year-Old Mateo

Mateo is a gentle, joyful 3-year-old boy living in Florianópolis with his devoted parents. Four months ago, after sudden episodes of severe lethargy, shortness of breath, and chest fatigue, clinical tests revealed critical congenital heart disease with severe aortic valve narrowing.

The pediatric cardiology medical team determined that an immediate reconstructive surgical intervention is mandatory. Time is our most critical adversary: specialists established that the operation must occur in the coming weeks to prevent irreversible cardiac muscle stress and decompensation.

The total expenditure—including high-precision pediatric cardiovascular surgeons, intensive care unit monitoring, and specialized vascular prosthetic materials—totals $65,000. Having exhausted their personal life savings on initial diagnostics, Mateo's family urgently needs the support of kind-hearted donors.

Every single gift directly fuels Mateo's chance at a vibrant, healthy childhood. 100% of collected donations are audited and transferred directly to the verified hospital facility treating Mateo.