SAVE A CHILD WITH CANCER

Did you know? According to reports from the National Cancer Institute, 26.4% of new cancer cases in children aged 0 to 4 years in Colombia are due to retinoblastoma.

For over 20 years, we have been leaders in treating this disease, an eye cancer that primarily affects children under the age of 3. It can impact one or both eyes, is highly aggressive, and can lead to death and childhood blindness.

Retinoblastoma is often detected by a white reflection in the pupil known as the “cat's eye reflex,” and requires urgent, specialized medical attention. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, we have implemented intra-arterial chemotherapy, an innovative technique that delivers chemotherapy directly to the affected eye through a catheter. This advanced method enhances treatment precision, increases effectiveness, and minimizes the side effects of chemotherapy.

Each month, over 20 children from across Colombia receive care through our retinoblastoma program. We work tirelessly to save their sight and their lives, with a firm mission to ensure every child receives the best possible treatment.

Thanks to your donation, we can provide ocular prosthetics to children who have lost an eye due to cancer and cannot afford one. An ocular prosthetic costs $380 USD, but its impact is invaluable: it not only restores the child's physical appearance but also helps them regain confidence and motivation to continue their recovery process.

Thank you for being part of this mission of care, struggle, and hope for many Colombian children and families, who find in our hospital a true opportunity for life.

Our goal is to donate at least 5 prosthetics each year to the children who need them most. We have already delivered 3, and with your support, we are confident we will reach our goal. DONATE NOW!

A hug from the Retinoblastoma Team at San Vicente Fundación.