Support Arisha Fatima's Open-Heart Surgery

Support Arisha Fatima’s Open-Heart Surgery

Arisha Fatima's Story

Arisha Fatima, a 4-year-old girl from Gujar Khan, is in urgent need of your support. She has been suffering from shortness of breath, chest pain, and an inability to gain weight. Her parents became aware of her condition when she was just one year old.

After undergoing diagnostic tests, the doctor diagnosed Arisha with Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF), a congenital heart defect that requires immediate open-heart surgery for total correction. The cardiac surgeon has advised Arisha to undergo this life-saving procedure as soon as possible.

Arisha’s family situation is dire. She lives with her mother, who is a divorcee, in a single-room house at a relative’s place in Gujar Khan. They have no savings, and Arisha’s mother is completely dependent on her relatives, with no other source of income. This financial burden makes it impossible for them to cover the cost of the surgery Arisha desperately needs.

The mere thought of losing their only child is utterly unbearable for Arisha’s mother. She said it in a depressed tone:

“I humbly implore you to consider making a generous contribution that can help us bring her life back to normal. With your support, we can allow her to thrive, grow, and embrace a life filled with health and happiness.”

Her mother reached out to Transparent Hands for assistance arranging the necessary funds for her beloved daughter’s surgery. Please consider donating to support Arisha Fatima’s total correction surgery. Your generosity can make a profound difference in her life and allow her to live a full and vibrant life. With your contribution, no matter how small, you can bring hope and healing to this innocent little child and give her a chance to live her life, pursue her dreams, and support her mother. Together, we can provide Arisha with the care she needs and the chance to overcome this challenging health condition.

Please Note: In certain situations, we proceed with the patient's surgery/medical procedure despite incomplete funding displayed on the website. Following the surgery/medical procedure, we persist in collecting funds and maintain the campaign on the website until funding is secured in full. Hospitals have granted us a grace period for bill payment.

Arisha Fatima's Story

Arisha Fatima, a 4-year-old girl from Rawalpindi, had been suffering from breathlessness and chest discomfort since birth. Arisha’s childhood was marked by limitations. Her lips and fingertips often turned blue when she played, and she quickly became tired. Concerned about her condition, her parents took her to a doctor, who after running some diagnostic tests diagnosed Arisha with Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF), a heart condition involving four congenital defects. The only way to save Arisha’s life was through open-heart surgery for total correction. However, the surgical cost was beyond Arisha’s family’s financial capacity. Arisha lives with her mother at a relative's house. Her parents were separated. Arisha and her mother were entirely dependent on their relatives for daily living expenses. With no way to afford the much-needed heart surgery, her mother was heartbroken and was scared to lose her daughter. Every day, she prayed for Arisha’s recovery and finally, a day came when a neighbor told her about Transparent Hands. She turned to us and asked us for help. Upon learning about her condition, we swiftly registered her case. On 14TH July 2024, Arisha was admitted to Ittefaq Hospital, Lahore. The surgery was scheduled for 15th July 2024. Dr. Asim Khan skillfully performed her open-heart surgery for total correction. Arisha was hospitalized for six days and received post-operative care. On 20th July 2024, she recovered and was discharged in stable condition from the hospital. Her mother was overwhelmed with relief and said: “I was so afraid for her future, but now I have hope. My child’s heart is healed because of you. I cannot express how grateful I am to everyone who helped save my daughter’s life.” Today, Arisha is a completely different child. Her energy has returned, and she can now run and play without getting tired or turning blue. Her life has changed, and her mother is happy now. We are grateful to you and the Pakistan Children’s Heart Foundation for making this life-altering surgery possible and giving Arisha a second chance at life.