Little Nguyen Thi Hoa (born May 29, 2016, of the Tay ethnic minority, residing in Na Ket village, Ngoc Long commune, Tuyen Quang province) is a young girl facing extreme financial hardship while receiving care at Ha Noi Heart Hospital. She was diagnosed with patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)—a congenital heart defect that can compromise heart function and long-term health if left untreated.

Her condition was detected through a local heart screening program. Following specialized medical evaluations, doctors recommended transcatheter PDA device closure—a procedure to seal the abnormal pathway between the aorta and the pulmonary artery, helping her heart function effectively and preventing future cardiovascular complications.

During her stay at Ha Noi Heart Hospital, Nguyen Thi Hoa successfully underwent the transcatheter cardiac intervention. The occluder device was safely implanted with no recorded complications and no residual shunt remaining. This encouraging outcome opens up a bright path for her to grow up healthy and strong in the years ahead.

Yet behind her medical victory lies a family struggling against severe economic hardship. Officially classified as a poor ethnic minority household in a remote mountainous area, her parents depend on small-scale farming with erratic, unpredictable income. Supporting a household with multiple dependents on such limited earnings made every medical expense a daunting burden.

Although her health insurance covered 100% of basic medical costs, the actual total treatment bill reached over 33.5 million VND. Uncovered medical supplies and incidental care expenses still created a heavy financial strain—one that her parents simply could not afford given their impoverished circumstances.

Recognizing their plight, the Loving Touch Foundation stepped in to contribute 1,383,330 VND, fully clearing the remaining medical balance for Nguyen Thi Hoa. While the sum may seem modest, it brought tremendous relief to her parents, ensuring she received the complete, high-quality care she needed without financial worry.

Every act of support goes far beyond immediate assistance—it infuses struggling parents with renewed hope and strength as they walk alongside their children toward recovery. With the combined heart of the Loving Touch Foundation and our compassionate community, we look forward to seeing little Nguyen Thi Hoa thrive with a healthy heart, enjoy her schooling, play freely, and grow up wrapped in love.