This is a story of Tinashe and Tinotenda; twin boys who
were conjoined at birth with a shared liver and abdomen. There
were twenty five medical staff members who participated in
the separation surgery. The boys were delivered from Canadian physicians as they arrived from Zimbabwe in December, 2004 and stayed at the hospital till July, 2005. After noticing the critical conditions, Sick Kids was their only hope because the hospital was able to provide medical expertise as well as help the family with medical expenses. (The Herbie Fund, 2013)
It is clearly evident that the hospitals in Zimbabwe did not have the equipment to support cases like the conjoined twins. However, Sick Kids hospital in Toronto has helped similar cases where the expertise of doctors and equipment at the hospital served as a miracle for the children in need. The efforts at the Sick Kids hospital are tremendously large in regards to making a change in children's life. The Herbie Fund which is associated with the hospital in the GTA (Greater Toronto Area) has already served many children across the globe who are helpless and struggle on a day to day basis. The Herbie Fund is able to provide care and help the children survive. Living in Toronto, being surrounded by convenient resources, and knowing that help is available when needed provides a relief for many individuals. However, some parts of specific countries are unfortunate to have a reliable health care. For that reason, it is important to appreciate the help provided by the Herbie Fund. Also, being aware of the society in today's generation; where everything is changing rapidly, it is crucial to award the Fund and the Hospital for it's good deeds.
What are your thoughts on the changing society and the help provided for children in need? Is it beneficial in regards to the global context (serving children worldwide) or is it only available for specific individuals (citizens only)? Also, what are your personal experience's about different countries and their ways of helping individuals and the citizens?
Success Story of Tinashe and Tiontenda: http://www.herbiefund.com/childrenTinashe.asp
It is indeed unfortunate that countries such as Zimbawe do not offer proper health care; however it is encouraging to see hospitals in countries with high standard health care systems, such as Sick Kids in Toronto, reaching out to countries that are in need of proper health care. It is a positive sign from society that countries are not only focusing on the well being of their own population, but the population and quality of health care in other countries as well. Sick Kids in Toronto for instance, reaches out to children not only in Toronto but to other countries as well. By having Sick Kids serve children worldwide, they give families a greater opportunity to offer their children the best quality of care available to them. I have not had any experiences involving countries offering other countries help or services, although I am very aware of how well Sick Kids reaches out to children around the world. Whether it was through the news or TV documentaries, I am always hearing how Sick Kids come to the aid of children from other countries with open arms by providing the best care possible.
ReplyDeleteVince and Cristina,
ReplyDeleteIt is unfortunate that some countries do not have the proper health care or technology to help children or families who are in need. The Herbie fund is one out of many organizations who international help children who are in need. It is the goal for the Herbie's Fund to help extend the life of children, and let their voice be heard which includes worldwide.