The Grand Ho Tram and Heartbeat Vietnam visit baby Hoang Duong after his successful congenital heart defect surgery

After undergoing successful surgery to treat his congenital heart defect, the baby boy Hoang Duong can now breathe with ease. His healed heart enables him to grow healthily and relieves the burden weighing on his family.

Before the surgery, Hoang Duong would turn purple when he cried, and he struggled to breathe even during basic activities like breastfeeding. Both Hoang Duong’s parents used to work. However, because of Hoang Duong’s poor health, his mother chose to stay at home to care for him. Shortly after, the economy took a downturn, leaving his father unemployed. Meeting their daily needs became difficult, let alone affording Hoang Duong’s surgery.

The humble home of the family in Ba Ria – Vung Tau

Upon receiving information on Hoang Duong’s case from the Social Work Department of the University Medical Center, Heartbeat Vietnam immediately worked with our partners and sponsors so that the little boy could get his surgery as soon as possible in early December.

Hoang Duong after his successful surgery at the University Medical Center

Last week, Heartbeat Vietnam and representatives from the sponsor, The Grand Ho Tram, visited baby Hoang Duong and his family in Ba Ria – Vung Tau province after his surgery. The contributions from the donation boxes placed at The Grand Ho Tram have helped heal the little heart of Hoang Duong.

Listening to the family’s stories and witnessing his positive recovery brings us immense joy. With the support of kind-hearted donors and sponsors like The Grand Ho Tram, many disadvantaged children with congenital heart defects have been given a new chance at life.

Early access to surgery allows children to heal faster and lead normal lives. You too can join us in providing life-saving surgeries for children in need.