Hot Cares and Silverstar come together to assist a young girl remove a barrier to her education and social development

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Ava's severe squint requires surgery to repair two eye muscles. Her family lacks the finances for the procedure, but they've found a generous ophthalmologist who will perform it for free, covering aftercare.
They need R21,000 for the anaesthetist and theatre costs. This surgery is vital for Ava to achieve single, binocular vision, improving her ability to read, perceive depth, and function visually.
17 Apr 2024 English South Africa Non-Profit · Non-Profit

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