*Ellen, 6 years*

NameEllen-Kayla (f)
Date of birth03/10/2019
DiagnosisDIA
NationalityCameroon
MotherNancy, student
FatherCollins, student
Siblings1
Cardiac SurgeonDr. Charles Mvondo
Surgical intervention&treatment€ 5.801,00
Contribution of the family€ 763,00
Support requested
€ 5.038,00

Ellen couldn't come because...

...her parents changed their minds. We were informed that the parents canceled the surgery appointment the day before because they had found another treatment option for Ellen. We wish Ellen all the best!

We passed on the donations to 21-year-old Sorelle, who was seen at short notice and urgently needed surgery. She had two heart valves replaced in February 2026. Dr. Charles Mve Mvondo and his team performed the operation successfully. Sorelle is now back home and is receiving outpatient follow-up care.

Sorelle's family thanks you from the bottom of their hearts for your wonderful support!

March 2026

Per molto tempo si è sperato che il difetto interatriale (comunemente noto come "perforazione" nel cuore) si chiudesse da solo. Da quando Ellen aveva 9 mesi, ha dovuto sottoporsi a controlli ogni sei mesi e, all'ultimo controllo, è stato rilevato un ingrandimento del difetto, che ha portato alla raccomandazione di un intervento chirurgico correttivo.I genitori di Ellen stanno ancora studiando. La nonna si è presa cura di Ellen, ma non può permettersi l'intervento al cuore. La famiglia allargata sta dando un piccolo contributo e chiediamo il vostro prezioso supporto per coprire la quota rimanente!Data di presentazione della domanda: 05.11.2025

Update February 2026: Ellen was scheduled for surgery in February 2026, but she didn't show up. Her grandmother canceled at the last minute, explaining that her parents had found other options for Ellen. We wish Ellen all the best! The money raised for her will go towards the next urgent case.

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€ 5.038,00 / € 5.038,00

Our thanks go to the following donors


Friends of Franciscan Mission Outreach United States € 1.284,57
Sternsingeraktion Südtirol Italy € 1.666,67
Friends of Franciscan Mission Outreach United States € 100,00
Martha M. / Bruneck Italy € 100,00
Friends of Franciscan Mission Outreach United States € 10,00
Florian H. & Gabriele O. / Bozen Italy € 10,00
Friends of Franciscan Mission Outreach United States € 33,33
Nora P. / Bozen Italy € 33,33
Friends of Franciscan Mission Outreach United States € 116,67
Anna Maria K. / Bozen Italy € 116,67
Friends of Franciscan Mission Outreach United States € 166,67
Jakob L. / Schönberg Austria € 166,67
Friends of Franciscan Mission Outreach United States € 33,33
Jessica P. / Meran Italy € 33,33
Friends of Franciscan Mission Outreach United States € 33,33
Grit K. / Bozen Italy € 33,33
Friends of Franciscan Mission Outreach United States € 80,00
Manfred S. Austria € 80,00
Friends of Franciscan Mission Outreach United States € 50,00
Oscar S. / Meran Italy € 50,00
Friends of Franciscan Mission Outreach United States € 4,71
Mathilde E. / Bruneck Italy € 4,71
Friends of Franciscan Mission Outreach United States € 50,00
Dorothea L. / Bozen Italy € 50,00
Friends of Franciscan Mission Outreach United States € 83,33
Christa P. / Roma Italy € 83,33
Friends of Franciscan Mission Outreach United States € 20,00
Karl St. / Sarntal Italy € 20,00
Friends of Franciscan Mission Outreach United States € 6,67
Burkhard & Gabriele H. - Projektpaten/ Berlin Germany € 6,67
Friends of Franciscan Mission Outreach United States € 188,67
Erntedankfest OFL Auer & 2. Klasse MHGYM Bozen Italy € 188,67
Friends of Franciscan Mission Outreach United States € 66,67
Initiative von Sr. Gudrun Italy € 66,67

We thank all MI-DO supporters!

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