His smile was able to light up any room, but that’s been replaced by screams or pain.
Akram is a young child from Yemen - a country that has been plagued by conflict for years. Despite the challenges they face every day, his parents remain hopeful that their little boy will have a chance to live a happy and healthy life.
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When we met Akram and his father at the hospital, the little boy was lying on a hospital bed, while a doctor examined his fragile body. His father sat beside him, holding the child’s hand.
"It’s been the most difficult time of our lives. My boy has been sick for months now - he’s in constant misery. We’re struggling to get him the treatment he needs.”
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Despite the family's best efforts - they were unable to get the medical care that Akram required in Yemen. They had to sell everything they owned just to afford the journey to the hospital where we met them.
"We have nothing left," his father said, tears welling up in his eyes. "We are desperate for help."
As we spoke, Akram lay still on the hospital bed, his eyes filled with tears as he fought to stay alive. His father told us that his son had been diagnosed with a life-threatening condition, and that he needed urgent medical intervention.
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"We are praying for a miracle," he said, his voice breaking with emotion. "We just want our little boy to have a chance at life."
It was heartbreaking to see a father so desperate and in need of help. As we left the hospital, their story stayed with us for a long time. It's hard to imagine what they must be going through, but one thing is clear - they need our help.
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Every little bit counts, and your generosity can make a huge difference in the lives of families like this - who have lost everything.
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