Save an angel’s heart
Fundraising campaign by
Andrea Rila Pera
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₱12,250raised of ₱1,000,000.00 goal goal
No more donations are being accepted at this time. Please contact the campaign owner if you would like to discuss further funding opportunities
Campaign Story
A very heartwarming day every one,
I am Andrea Pera, aunt of Ardleigh Claire C. Pera, an angel brought to our family last Feb 7, 2019. She's the 1st born of my brother and his partner. On her 1st week of life, baby Clae has been an active newborn, but last Feb 16, 2019, on her 9th day and 1st well baby check-up, her pediatrician noticed that her lips and face were turning black while crying. She was then referred to a Pediatric Cardiologist. 2d-echo was done and revealed a condition that shocked us all. Our little angel was diagnosed to have a rare congenital heart disease called Transposition of Great Arteries with Ventricular Septal Defect. As explained by her doctors, the large vessels that carry blood from her heart to her lungs and to her body, are improperly connected. As a result, her body is receiving oxygen-poor blood, hence bluish discoloration. The Ventricular Septal Defect, simply known as a hole in between the main chambers of the heart, allows blood from one side to mix with blood from another, creating "purple" blood with an oxygen level somewhere in between oxygen-rich and oxygen-poor. According to research, even with an additional defect present that allows mixing, babies with transposition of the great arteries will not have enough oxygen in the bloodstream to meet the body's demands for long. It is a situation that is fatal if not immediately treated. Within the first 1 to 2 weeks of age, it is advisable that transposition of the great arteries be surgically repaired.
Currently, baby Clae is admitted at Philippine Heart Center and is scheduled for surgery this coming Thursday, February 21, 2019. We`re asked to prepare 800,000 to 1million in Philippine Peso (16,000-20,000 USD) for the total hospital bill.
Our family is humbly asking through your kindest heart for assistance in giving our little angel a longer, healthier, and happier life.
For your financial aid, you may also do a direct bank deposit at:
BDO (Banco de Oro) Account:
Account Name: Clarise Pamela Clerigo
Account No: 004200250325
Unionbank Account: Account Name: Clarise Pamela Clerigo Account No: 102510027462
BPI Account: Account Name: Crizelle Clerigo Account No: 9019184312
Thank you and God bless you and your family!
Organizer
- Andrea Rila Pera
- Campaign Owner
Donors
- Rakib Mia
- Posted On Mar 06, 2019
please help me, see my post and help me, I need your help
- Anonymous
- Donated on Mar 01, 2019
Home
Update posted by Andrea Rila Pera at 04:42 pmAfter almost a month, our little warrior is finally home. We would like to extend our deepest gratitude to those who prayed and helped. Thank you and God bless you all.
Winner weaner
Update posted by Andrea Rila Pera at 10:19 amGreat news everyone: our baby Clae is already in a regular room. It was last March 5, 2019 when Clae was extubated and hooked to oxygen support via nasal cannula. She was observed in the ICU for 4 more days. Last Saturday (March 9), she was transferred here in her. . . . .
Reintubated
Update posted by Andrea Rila Pera at 10:07 amLast Saturday, baby Clae already tolerated breathing on her own, but after an almost 12 hours, she showed signs of respiratory distress, hence was again hooked to mechanical ventilator. She was referred to a Pediatric Pulmonologist and was diagnosed to have Pneumonia. Currently, she is still in the ICU. Let
Breathing on her own
Update posted by Andrea Rila Pera at 04:18 amToday is Baby Clae's 12th hospital day, 8th post operative day and 8th day in the ICU. In the past week, many things have happened to her little body, which she conquered step by step with the help of our prayers. Currently, baby Clae is showing what a fighter she. . . . .
Running bill (Feb 25, 2018)
Update posted by Andrea Rila Pera at 05:54 amFor us to be transparent on baby Clae's hospitalization expenses, here is a copy of her running bill as of today and receipts of the catheter and dialysate used for her peritoneal dialysis. Please continue to support her through the kindness of your hearts. Any amount will be greatly appreciated.
Our baby is fighting
Update posted by Andrea Rila Pera at 05:35 amGood day everyone. Our Baby Clae is still in the surgical ICU. We were told that the insertion of peritoneal dialysis catheter done 2 days ago apparently improved her condition. Increasing urine output and maintenance of her blood pressure at desired levels were noted thereafter. Today is her 8th hospital
For peritoneal dialysis
Update posted by Andrea Rila Pera at 03:27 pmWe're knocking again on your kind hearts to please pray for baby Clae. Just tonight, Clae was noted to have no urine output for more than 2 hours, along with low blood pressure despite medications. With this indicating that her kidneys have been affected, our baby was referred to a. . . . .
Day 2 post op
Update posted by Andrea Rila Pera at 07:46 amHello everyone. As of today, our Baby Clae is still in the ICU; but don't worry because as told by her doctor, she has to stay here for 2-5 days, for close monitoring. Rest assured, our little fighter is doing fine inside according to her doctor and nurses. Responses from. . . . .
Successful operation
Update posted by Andrea Rila Pera at 03:07 amBaby Clae's operation lasted yesterday for almost 10hours. At around 10pm, her attending cardiologist called us and announced that the procedure was successful. They were able to close baby's chest. She was then brought to ICU for close monitoring for 24-48 hours. Let us continue to pray for baby Clae,. . . . .
Today is the day
Update posted by Andrea Rila Pera at 01:48 amThis afternoon, our baby Clae will undergo the contemplated procedure. Family and friends, please pray for her and the success of this operation. Thank you. God bless
Donors & Comments
- Anonymous
- Donated on Mar 11, 2019
Sending as many support and prayers as my (little) donation. Keep fighting, little angel <3
- Rakib Mia
- Posted On Mar 06, 2019
please help me, see my post and help me, I need your help
- Anonymous
- Donated on Mar 01, 2019
- Erin
- Donated on Mar 01, 2019
I was born sick too, but with prayers and support from family and friends, I made it through. I pray the same for you.
- Anonymous
- Donated on Feb 24, 2019
Keep fighting Baby Clae
- Anonymous
- Donated on Feb 22, 2019
- Anonymous
- Donated on Feb 22, 2019
- Anonymous
- Donated on Feb 22, 2019
- Anonymous
- Donated on Feb 21, 2019
God bless you, baby.❤🙏
- Anonymous
- Donated on Feb 21, 2019
Sending as many support and prayers as my (little) donation. Keep fighting, little angel <3