Give Ibrahim a Chance at Life

Lbrahim Shahbaz's Story

Ibrahim, a courageous 3-year-old boy from Sialkot, has been grappling with shortness of breath, chest pain, bluish skin, and struggles to gain weight. His journey began when he turned 1 year old, and his parents discovered his condition. After undergoing diagnostic tests and evaluations, Ibrahim was diagnosed with Transposition of the Great Arteries (TGA), Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), multiple Ventricular Septal Defects (VSD), and Right Ventricular Outflow Tract Obstruction (RVOTO). The only hope for his precious life lies in undergoing angioplasty followed by open heart surgery for a CP shunt.

Ibrahim lives with his parents and three siblings in a one-room house in Sialkot. Ibrahim’s father, a hardworking daily wage laborer, earns a meager income of PKR 25,000 per month, which is barely enough to cover the daily expenses and provide for his family’s needs. With the burden of daily expenses, utility bills amounting to PKR 1,500, and school fees of PKR 2,000, Ibrahim’s father is stretched to the limits. The family has no other source of income, leaving them unable to afford the exorbitant costs of their son’s critical surgical procedures.

Ibrahim’s father said in despair:

“Every beat of my son’s heart is a reminder of the immense strength and resilience he possesses. It pains me deeply to know that I cannot provide him with the medical care he urgently needs. I appeal to your kind hearts for support, for your contribution will not only save Ibrahim’s life but also restore hope and happiness to our family.”

In their search for a glimmer of hope, Ibrahim’s family turned to the compassionate hearts at Transparent Hands and recognized the urgency of Ibrahim’s situation and the dire need for the recommended Angioplasty and Open Heart Surgery CP Shunt. We are determined to raise the necessary funds to give Ibrahim a fighting chance at life, ensuring that his innocent laughter continues to fill their small home.