Campaign Story

Maria-Efraimia is struggling on a daily basis in order to stay alive, since she has been diagnosed with an extremely rare syndrome, called Megacystis-Microcolon-Intestinal Hypoperistalsis Syndrome (MMIHS), which prevents feeding through the digestive tract. 

This severe disorder of the digestive system prevents the proper function of several organs, such as the stomach, the intestines, the kidneys and the bladder. The baby cannot be fed through the digestive tract and the only way to stay alive is by the use of parenteral nutrition. Till this day, the little girl has been subjected to 11 surgical procedures and in spite of the doctor’s efforts, her condition has not improved. Parenteral nutrition requires close monitoring by specialized medical stuff, since this form of nutritional support causes frequent infections and septic episodes, which require urgent hospitalization.

 The baby must be immediately subjected to further surgical procedures that will ensure the proper function of her parenteral nutrition. Furthermore, the procedures will improve the development and function of her vital organs. The family cannot longer afford the enormous cost of her constant treatments. 

Let us all support this little baby throughout this ordeal. Any contribution, big or small, can make a great difference!