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Abdul Shahab's Story
Meet Abdul Shahab, a 6-year-old innocent boy from Rahim Yar Khan, who has been suffering from breathlessness, chest discomfort, and cyanosis since birth. His parents consulted a doctor about his deteriorating health. After running some medical tests, Shahab’s doctor diagnosed him with Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF). It is a condition characterized by four abnormal heart defects present since birth. The doctor advised open-heart surgery for total correction to save Abdul Shahab’s life. He desperately needs the surgery, but the cost of the surgery is beyond his family’s financial reach.
Without open-heart surgery, Shahab’s condition will continue to worsen and lead to life-threatening complications. The condition can ultimately cause death.
Abdul Shahab has become frail and is unable to gain weight like other kids. The condition also affects his psychological health and makes him frustrated. Shahab avoids playing with other kids as he becomes tired easily. Moreover, he faces challenges while pursuing his studies. His parents wish to see him leading a normal and healthy life. Unfortunately, due to their financial constraints, they can’t afford the overwhelming cost of the surgery.
Abdul Shahab lives in a 5-marla mud house with his seven family members. His father, the sole breadwinner in the family, works as a daily wage laborer and brings in just PKR 20,000 monthly. With a large family to support, the cost of utility bills amounting to PKR 3000 per month, and increasing grocery expenses, they are unable to pay for the surgery. In such a challenging time, Abdul Shahab’s family turned to Transparent Hands and asked for help.
Abdul Shahab’s parents said in despair:
“Abdul Shahab is our beloved child. We feel helpless. He struggles while breathing, but we are unable to help him. We dream of the day he can play and grow like other kids. Our son’s life is at risk. Kindly help us save his life.”
The crucial open-heart surgery for total correction will allow Abdul Shahab to lead a normal and healthy life without the limitations caused by his heart defects. This is where your support matters. If he doesn’t get the necessary surgery on time, he can lose his life.
Join hands with us and give Abdul Shahab a second chance at life.
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Abdul Shahab's Story
Abdul Shahab, a 6-year-old boy from Rahim Yar Khan, had been suffering from breathlessness, chest discomfort, and cyanosis. His condition prevented him from enjoying a carefree childhood like other kids of his age. Concerned about his deteriorating health, Abdul Shahab’s parents consulted a doctor.
After running diagnostic tests, the doctor diagnosed him with Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF), a condition involving four congenital heart defects that disrupt the heart’s normal blood flow. To save Abdul Shahab’s life, the doctor recommended open-heart surgery for total correction. Unfortunately, the cost of the surgery was far beyond Abdul Shahab’s family’s financial capacity.
Abdul Shahab lived in a modest mud house with his seven family members. His father, the sole breadwinner in the family, worked as a daily wage laborer and earned just PKR 20,000 monthly. They struggled to make ends meet with this limited income. Due to their financial limitations, they couldn’t afford the expensive heart surgery. With hope in their hearts, they turned to Transparent Hands. After listening to their concerns, we registered his case.
On November 4, 2024, Abdul Shahab was admitted to Ittefaq Hospital in Lahore. The surgery was performed by Dr. Asim Khan on November 7, 2024. Abdul Shahab received post-operative care for four days and was discharged in satisfactory condition on November 11, 2024.
Abdul Shahab’s parents shared their heartfelt gratitude as follows:
“Our son’s health was worsening, and we felt helpless. Your support came at the perfect time and gave him a second chance at life. He can now breathe easily and enjoy his childhood. Thank you for saving our son!”
Today, Abdul Shahab is recovering well and looks forward to living a healthier life. Your generous support made this surgery possible. Abdul Shahab’s family is deeply grateful to you and the Pakistan Children’s Heart Foundation for supporting his surgery. Your generosity brought a valuable difference in his life.
