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| Name: Ana Maria Ogazon |
| Age: 1 years old |
| Country: Mexico |
| Diagnosis: Laryngomalacia |
| Estimated Cost: $100,000.00 |
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Ana Maria of Mexico has been fighting for her life since she was eight days old. Because her larynx and trachea tissues did not develop properly, it is nearly impossible for her to breathe, so tiny Ana Maria must gasp for each breath, often turning blue. This is a terrifying ordeal for her parents, but now there is hope. Ana Maria’s father is an employee of FedEx in Mexico and as soon as Juan N. Cento, President for FedEx Latin America and Chairman to the IKF board of directors, heard of her plight, he rushed in to assist the family by sponsoring a significant portion of her treatment. FedEx employees have been working hard at raising funds and trying to help this little member of their “FedEx family”. She already had her first surgery at Holtz Children’s Hospital, even though further surgery and treatments will be necessary. Until the surgeries and treatments are complete, Ana Maria’s parents must live with the fear that her next episode may be fatal. Your donation, added to the generous sponsorship provided by FedEx, will give Ana Maria a better chance for survival. Click here to make a donation |
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 A GLITTERING SEASON OF SPECIAL EVENTS & BENEFITS FOR IKF
Over the next two months, IKF supporters will enjoy two exciting fundraising events designed to pamper and etertain.
On November 21, Simon “Evening of Giving” launches the holiday season in style with an exclusive “after hours” shopping event highlighted by entertainment, culinary delights and special retail promotions. This event will be held at Dadeland Mall, Sunday, November 21, from 8:00 – 11:00 PM. Tickets are $35 each and are available through the IKF office 1-877-IKF-KIDS or on our website www.internationalkidsfund.org
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 In December, IKF is once again the official charity of the yearly televised award show, Premios Fox Sports. This year’s event honoring the achievements of US Hispanic and Latin American athletes will be held on December 15 at the Jackie Gleason Theatre of Performing Arts in Miami Beach. Don’t miss this star-studded night that promises an eclectic mix of top names from the world of sports, international celebrities and guest entertainers. All the excitement, glamour and glitz of the 2nd Annual Premios Fox Sports will be captured on video and edited for airing in January 2005 as a two-hour television show. As the foremost sports award program for the pan-regional Spanish-speaking audience, Premios Fox Sports is broadcasted to more than 20 million households throughout the United States and Latin America. For sponsorship information or tickets to attend, call (305) 585-5888 or 1-877-IKF-KIDS.
The IKF is honored to be a beneficiary to these upcoming special events. Don’t miss out on what promises to be a season of affairs to remember. For more information or to reserve your tickets, for either of these events, contact the IKF office (305) 585-5888.
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PARTNERS FOR KIDS: BRATTER & KRIEGER, LLP |
As part of the IKF Partners for Kids program, attorneys Joshua Bratter and Matthew Krieger provide their legal expertise pro bono to help IKF families. |
Getting the proper visas and waivers required for temporary residence in the United States isn’t always easy. However, thanks to Bratter & Krieger LLP, a full service legal firm specializing in immigration law, these and other complex immigration matters are handled at no charge for the parents of IKF kids. As part of the IKF Partners for Kids program, attorneys Joshua Bratter and Matthew Krieger provide their legal expertise pro bono to help IKF families enter the country and remain here while their children receive medical care and follow-up treatment. The firm, established in 2000 in Miami Beach, represents foreign professionals, international artists, entertainers, sports figures and investors. Still, they regard services to the IKF as some of the most important work they do. We are grateful to have Bratter & Krieger as our Partners for Kids.
Partners for Kids includes media organizations, professional service firms and other companies who donate their time, products or in-kind services to help IKF.
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IKF SUCCESS STORY |
| Name: Shivan Jhagroo |
| Age: 9 months |
| Country: Trinidad & Tobago |
| Diagnosis: Tetralogy of Fallot |
| Estimated Cost: $30,000.00 |
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Shivan Jhagroo, Our First Gift of Life Child
For the first time since his birth, nine-month old Shivan Jhagroo can breathe normally. And with their son’s life no longer at risk, his parents can breathe easier too. The holes in the valves of Shivan’s heart were successfully repaired at UM/Jackson Memorial Center through the partnership of IKF, Holtz Children’s Hospital and the Florida Rotary Gift of Life program. From their home in Trinidad & Tobago, Shivan’s parents send their gratitude for this critical surgery that truly did give them the gift of their son’s life. |
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