Rhena
Age: 6
Condition: Cleft Palate Repair
Rhena was born with a bilateral complete cleft lip and palate. She is the youngest of two children in her family, with one older brother. When her parents first saw her condition, they were saddened and concerned that their daughter’s childhood would be marked by bullying and discrimination.
Rhena’s father works as a Habal-Habal driver (motorcycle taxi driver) and earns about 200 pesos (approximately $3.63 USD) per day. Despite working long hours, he struggles to cover the family’s daily expenses. Due to their financial difficulties, raising funds for Rhena’s surgery has been challenging.
A cousin of Rhena’s father informed the family about Abounding in Love They reached out to us, and we were able to help their daughter receive free cleft lip surgery in October 2019, followed by palate surgery in February 2023, in hopes that this would be the final procedure. However, Rhena's parents have informed us that she still needs further repair work on her palate. Abounding in Love has scheduled Rhena for a medical mission with Rotaplast International this March.
Your donations would help cover their expenses and support Rhena on her path to a healthy, normal childhood.
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