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Você pode salvar esse sorriso. Você pode salvar a vida dele.
Pedro is a 7-year-old boy who has been fighting for his life since the day he was born. Just 5 days after he was born in Brazil, Pedro underwent surgery and doctors found that his small intestine was damaged and needed to be removed. Subsequently, he was diagnosed with short bowel syndrome.
To save his life, he would need an intestinal transplant and it was decided that the best place for this surgery would be Jackson Memorial Hospital, located in Miami, FL. After a big fundraising campaign in Brazil, with help of thousands of people who really cared about Pedro, we raised the money to travel to the US, where Pedro would receive an intestinal transplant.
After months of intensive treatments and waiting, I received a call that there was a possible donor for my 18-month-old baby. On March 2, 2015, Pedro had his intestinal transplant. We were so grateful to his donor’s family and to everyone who supported us through our journey. Sadly, shortly after the transplant, Pedro contracted a virus which caused his body to reject the transplant. After several months of suffering, the transplanted organ had to be removed.
Pedro is not able to eat and since he was four days old, he has been receiving nutrients intravenously. This is keeping him alive; however over time it can cause damage to his liver and other organs. Our doctors at Jackson Memorial have told us that his only option is a multi-visceral transplant, which will replace multiple organs in his digestive system. This is the only way to save his life and to have Pedro and his adorable smile with us for many, many years.
This transplant will save his life, but it will be extremely expensive for us. Not having insurance in the United States, we need to raise more than $1 million to cover the cost of the transplant and Pedro’s on-going follow-up care. We certainly cannot do this without your help and generosity.
To help with the financial burden of Pedro’s uninsured expenses, a fundraising campaign in his honor has been established with Help Hope Live. To make a donation that is tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by law, click Donate Now.
I do believe that each person can truly impact positively the life of others. In my words and my understanding, charity is the translation of LOVE. Together we are stronger. I am very grateful for everyone who has supported us so far and for all of you who will give to Pedro’s campaign.
We are going to save Pedro’s life and I sincerely count on you.
With faith, love, hope and gratitude,
Aline Da Lavra – Pedro’s mother
[email protected]
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Você pode salvar esse sorriso. Você pode salvar a vida dele.
Pedro é um menino de 7 anos que luta por sua vida desde seu nascimento.
Nascido no Brasil, com 5 dias de vida ele teve sua primeira cirurgia e os médicos descobriram que seu intestino estava necrosado, sendo necessário a remoção do mesmo. Logo, ele foi diagnosticado com síndrome do intestino curto.
Para salvar sua vida, ele precisaria de um transplante de intestino e foi decidido que o melhor local para fazer o transplante, seria no Hospital Jackson Memorial, em Miami, Florida. Após uma grande campanha no Brasil, com milhares de pessoas que realmente se importavam com o Pedro, arrecadamos o dinheiro para trazê-lo para os Estados Unidos, onde Pedro receberia seu transplante de intestino.
Após meses de tratamento intensivo e de espera, eu recebi a ligação informando sobre um possível doador para o meu bebê de 18 meses. Em 02/03/2015, Pedro foi transplantado. Nós ficamos tão gratos pela família do doador e por todos que nos ajudaram nesta nossa jornada. Infelizmente, logo após o transplante, Pedro contraiu um vírus que levou seu corpo a rejeitar o órgão transplantado. Após alguns meses de sofrimento, o órgão transplantado teve que ser retirado.
Pedro não consegue comer e desde que tinha quatro dias de vida, ele vem recebendo nutrientes por via intravenosa. Assim o mantém vivo; no entanto, ao longo do tempo, pode causar danos ao fígado e a outros órgãos . Os médicos do Jackson Memorial nos disseram que a opção é um transplante multivisceral, que irá substituir múltiplos órgãos em seu sistema digestivo. Esta é a única maneira de salvar sua vida e ter o Pedro e seu adorável sorriso conosco por muitos e muitos anos.
Este transplante salvará sua vida, mas será extremamente caro para nós. Não tendo seguro saúde nos Estados Unidos, precisamos levantar mais de US $ 1 milhão para cobrir o custo do transplante, além dos cuidados para acompanhamento da saúde do Pedro. Nós, certamente não conseguimos fazer isso, sem a sua ajuda e generosidade.
Para ajudar com o valor exorbitante das despesas para paciente não assegurados, como o Pedro, uma campanha para arrecadar fundos em seu nome foi estabelecida com Help Hope Live. Para contribuições com cartão de crédito, clique em Donate Now.
Eu realmente acredito que cada pessoa pode impactar de forma positiva a vida de outras.
Na minha opinião, a caridade nada mais é que a tradução do AMOR.
Juntos somos mais fortes.
Eu sou muito grata à todas as pessoas que nos ajudaram até agora e por todos vocês que irão colaborar com a campanha do Pedro.
Nós vamos salvar a vida dele e sinceramente, eu conto com vocês.
Com fé, amor, esperança e gratidão,
Aline Da Lavra – Mãe do Pedro
[email protected]
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Anonymous
Pedrinho, penso em vc todos os dias. Torcendo para o dia do teu transplante chegar logo.
Tatiana
My Brazilian Grandson is an amazing young boy. He isn't a baby anymore! He loves being busy and moving and he is always HAPPY.
Please help him get the transplant....we want to help him continue to be the happy and loving little boy.
Grandma Patty - Ham Lake, MN
Espero ajudar o Pedrinho postando sua historia no meu Facebook, avisarei todos meus amigos do Arizona. Que Deus te abencoe com muitas alegrias.
Peter Salles
Pedrinho e família,
Confiem no Senhor teu Deus!
O mais Ele fará!!!
Família David, NY
Edna
Pedrinho e família,
Estão em nossos corações e orações também
Anthony e Karen
NY
karen
Pedrinho, DEUS cuida de ti gatinho lindo. Sempre orando pela tua cura!
Tia Tati
Hi Pedro, may our God provides you and your family the strength you need!!
David
In God's speed may the healing energy of the universe heal you now and let you grow to become the wonderful being you were me at to be.
In prayer & love
Jeanie
Jeanie Fabre
Forca, pra Deus nada eh impossível!
Elaine
Pedrinho e Aline estamos com vocês ate o final desta dificil jornada. Vamos conseguir !!
Veridiana Tossato
Meu querido e doce xará (Pedrinho) em nome do Deus altíssimo creio que Ele tem o poder de transplantar, refazer, restaurar e recuperar....
Hoje peço em oração ao filho de Deus nosso Senhor Jesus Cristo para levar ao Pai o meu pedido para libertar você dessa enfermidade e creio de alma que chegará ao trono de Deus e Ele enviará uma ordem aos teus anjos a teu favor e te Libertará.
Para honra e glória de Deus.
Deus seja louvado. Amém!
Pedro
Pedrinho, nao sei os desígnios de Deus,mas sei que vc, com seu corpinho fragil com sua luta diária e mwsmo assim com esses olhos tao lindos que sorriem, ha tocado vidas, ha mostrado que nao importa onde estejamos no momento de nossas vidas, lutar e sorrir é preciso, proseguir é o caminho certo. Muita luz menino lindo. Vc esta nas minhas boas vibrações.
Liz Luvith
Grande Guerreiro Numa grande Batalha!!!!Juntos somos mais Fortes!!!!
Marilene da Libraçao
Continua a sorrir e lotar Grande Pequeno Guerreiro !
Frédéric Seneca
Aline, you have a partner for life here. I will give my best to be active in sharing Pedro's story so that we can give life to your beautiful little boy. May God Bless you and give you the love, wisdom, and patience to endure this phase of your life.
Vaine Angelo-Saddow
''Força Pedro vc é um grande guerreiro !!
Pedro
I can not express how much I love this family! They are the sweetest and most caring family I have encountered as a nurse. My little Pedro is always happy and smiling...especially when his grandfather is around! Pedro needs all our help! He needs his transplant!
Mireya Aguilar RN
Pedrinho e família, a luta dignifica nossa vida. Força Pedro, Aline, Roger e vovôs! Os Amigos do Pedrinho estão de novo com vocês! Beijos.
Fernanda Palomanes R. Gomes
Pedrinho vc vai conseguir! Muita admiração por toda sua força e coragem!
Sylvia Calfat
Hello Family!
We've been following your fight for his cure since before you guys came to Miami. We pray for you every day and really believe Pedro will be a healthy little boy soon!
We have a 22 month old boy so we know how our love can make us do anything for him, just like you guys are doing for Pedro.
May God be with you always <3
Love
Carol, Andre and Davi ;)
Pedrinho , Aline, Roger....you will win this war!!!Looking forward to seeing Pedrinho healthy and far from the hospital...Let's go for the multi visceral transplant with total success
Miriam Baeder
I've been in this struggle a little before they achieved moving to Miami for the first transplant. Became friend of his parent's and consider this little boy part of my own life. Will do whatever necessary , untill he's free of hospital care and I'm sure there ll be enough people to hep us doing so.
Long life Pedrinho
Nick Abreu
Just a little bit more sweet Pedrinho and you'll be put and smiling like every child should be. Stay strong little man! Love and hugs from our family to yours.
Viviana Monari
Pedrinho, you have touched my heart. I have been praying for you since the beginning of your journey to a healthy life. I am certain that God will heal you, my little Angel. Te amo, Beijos da tia de coracao.
Cristina Pinheiro
My family and I follow Pedrinho's journey from the time he was still in Brazil. His smile, his eyes and everything else in him are so captivating. His mom is an example of strength, dedication, and inconditional love. My perfectly healthy son is the same age as Pedro, and I just can't imagine what it is to go through what Pedro and his family had and still will have to face. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. Besides the donation, we will share Pedro's story to our friends in Brazil and here in the US, in the hope that more help will reach you. Love, Denise, Arthur, Peter & family
Denise Silva
I love Pedrinho since the day I put my eyes on him. Seeing him go thru everything that he did with always a smile on his face. His mom is my inspiration, she is the strongest most amazing mom.
Just put yourself on her place, every little bit helps.
Let's make Pedrinhos wish come true.
Vivian Brown
Dear Pedrinho and Family, one more step towards the cure. I'm sure that we will succeed together. I'm praying and also asking my friends for support!
My best thoughts are with you!
Renata Paradeda
Pedro we are praying for a miracle for you! That you will receive the transplant and heal completely. Love you so much!
Jan & Dan Kramer
Since I got knowledge of Pedro case, when he was still in Brazil, I have followed his history. He is a very cute and brave boy, his is a fighter and his mother, Aline, is doing an AMAZING job with him through this journey. I want to keep seen Pedrinho smiling and see how he grows happy and strong, surrounded with love. Please! Help this mother to not worry with the financial situation, let her attention be all to her son. Money shouldn't be in our thoughts when the subject is LIFE. God bless you all!
With love, Camila
Pedro and his family have worked so hard and traveled so far for him to get the treatment needed for his care. It would be unfortunate for a financial technicality. With a little help from each of us, contributions can add up to finance the support needed for Little Pedro to be retransplanted.
Deanna
Pedro us such a special boy who has touched so many lives. He is a miracle and his mother seems never tiring, but to worry and care 24/7 is exhausting! Please help Aline in her fight for Pedro. Any amount will make a huge difference in saving his life. We pray- but we must also act! Please donate today!
Ana- Social Worker Nad friend ♡
Please help this wonderful family! My daughter Alessandra had a multi visceral transplant last year and we know what they are going through. Miracles happen every day so please make another one happen... Pedro. Please donate today.
Karina- mother of a transplanted child and friend
Pedro is one of the most amazing children I have ever had the pleasure to take care of! His mother, Aline, is even more amazing! She's there 24/7 for Pedro, a devoted Mom, while finding time to support other Transplant families. They have my undying support and love on this journey for a Multiviceral Transplant.
Joan/Nurse & Friend
This little dude has been so brave during all his journey. It is impossible not to love him or his family. He needs us to stay alive. There´s no such thing as small amout to donate, because all that we give with love will be received with love!
Fernanda/friend 4ever
I thank everyone who help this awesome little guy and his family. Everyone should be able to have medical Help.
French Sister/aunt
So happy for Pedro and his loving family, that this fund raising campaign has begun in the U.S.
Aline, your positive and fierce devotion for your son is an inspiration to us all.
MN Mom
Make checks payable to:
Help Hope Live
Note in memo:
In honor of Pedro Da Lavra Baragao
Mail to:
Help Hope Live
2 Radnor Corporate Center
Suite 100
100 Matsonford Road
Radnor, PA 19087
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