When a child swallows something they shouldn’t, every second counts

Our surgical teams don’t have the right equipment for pediatric emergencies

Without the proper sized scopes, kids can’t get the immediate care they need when every second counts

When a two-year-old swallows a toy or a six-year-old has unexplained internal bleeding, our surgical teams need esophagoscopes – specialized scopes that help save lives in pediatric emergencies.

But here’s what’s happening: we need multiple sizes of these scopes to fit patients from tiny babies to teenagers.

Without the right scope size available, kids can’t get the immediate care they need. Surgical procedures get delayed. Parents wait in fear while we do everything we can for their child.

Every minute that passes is a minute too long when a child’s health and safety are at stake.

This is where you come in.

We need to purchase several new esophagoscopes in multiple sizes so our teams always have exactly what they need for any situation, like locating and removing swallowed objects, evaluating damage from swallowed toxins, assessing unexplained stomach bleeding, and so much more.

It will cost $50,000 to purchase the new esophagoscopes we need. Will you give today to ensure our teams have their equipment and our patients get their care on time?

With your help, when a family rushes through our doors in their most frightening moment, our teams will be completely ready. Parents can focus entirely on their child, knowing we have exactly the right equipment they need.

No delays. No waiting. Just the best possible care when seconds matter most.

Thank you for considering giving today to meet this urgent need.

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