From Muong Quang, a mountainous commune along the Laotian border in Nghe An province, baby Luong Anh Thu had to travel to the National Children's Hospital with her parents when she was just over ten days old. Diagnosed with congenital heart disease, she was admitted on November 4, 2025, suffering from unilateral cardiac vascular occlusion accompanied by severe jaundice, requiring immediate intervention to save her life.

Her family has three children. Her eldest brother lives with cerebral palsy, requiring her mother to spend nearly all her time caring for him, while her father works the fields for a meager income. Living in a remote region with very limited financial means, the heavy burden of caring for a child with special needs made providing medical treatment for little Thu exceptionally difficult. Although she was covered by health insurance, the remaining out-of-pocket surgical costs were far beyond her family's capacity.

Upon receiving the case details, the Loving Touch Foundation, through its A Second Life project, provided the necessary funding for baby Anh Thu to undergo heart surgery on November 5, 2025. The operation was successful, and her health progressed remarkably well. Her breathing stabilized, a healthy pink returned to her skin, and she responded favorably to post-operative care.

By November 10, her condition had improved enough for hospital discharge to continue recovery at home—a deeply encouraging milestone in her healing journey. Her parents expressed profound gratitude to the Loving Touch Foundation for walking alongside them through their darkest hour. To them, this help was not merely vital financial aid, but a deep source of emotional encouragement to stay strong and care for their children.

Now, with her tiny heart beating strongly once more, baby Anh Thu can embrace a fresh, healthy, and peaceful beginning.

This embodies the ongoing mission that the Loving Touch Foundation persistently pursues: sowing seeds of love to nurture "little miracles" that open up a brand-new life for pediatric patients.