Young Vang Thi Cay (born July 24, 2013, of the Mong ethnic group, residing in Lao Va Chai commune, Yen Minh district, Ha Giang province) is receiving treatment at Ha Noi Heart Hospital for a ventricular septal defect (VSD)—a common congenital heart condition that can lead to severe, life-threatening complications if left untreated.

Her condition was first discovered during a local community heart screening program. Following comprehensive examinations and clinical evaluations, doctors determined that she urgently required a minimally invasive VSD closure to repair her heart defect, restore normal cardiac function, and give her the opportunity to grow up healthy and strong.

In early 2026, Vang Thi Cay was admitted to Ha Noi Heart Hospital for surgery. Thanks to the skill and dedication of the medical team, her minimally invasive heart surgery was a complete success. The smooth procedure marked a momentous turning point in her life after spending years living with a hidden, dangerous cardiac defect.

Behind her successful operation, however, lies an impoverished family fighting daily hardship. Living in a high-mountain region of Ha Giang province, her family of six survives on small-scale farming with erratic, meager earnings. Officially classified as a poor household, every day is a struggle to make ends meet, making the financial weight of a child’s heart disease an impossible burden to bear.

Even with substantial health insurance coverage, the total actual cost of her medical care reached over 99 million VND. Health insurance covered more than 53.5 million VND, leaving an out-of-pocket balance of over 45.6 million VND. For a highland family living off seasonal agriculture, this remaining amount was far beyond their financial means.

Deeply moved by her struggle, the Loving Touch Foundation has stepped in to provide 45,617,364 VND, fully settling the remaining hospital balance for Vang Thi Cay. This timely financial aid brings profound relief to her parents, ensuring that the young girl receives all the post-operative care and medical services necessary for a full recovery.

Every helping hand given to children with congenital heart defects brings far more than financial support—it breathes renewed hope and courage into young lives and struggling families. With the steadfast support of the Loving Touch Foundation and generous donors everywhere, we look forward to seeing Vang Thi Cay make a full recovery, return to school, pursue her childhood dreams, and step into a bright, healthy future.