James Allan

The photo is of James Allan. He is 5 yrs old and was diagnosed withHydrocephalus at age 6 mos when his head started growing but not his body.Hydrocephalus is commonly known as water on the brain. Actually it's a fluid that the body makes continuously. It is used to cushion the brain. Under normal conditions it is drained and replaced. The body then absorbs the spent fluid and all is well. With James, the fluid cannot drain so it accumulates and puts enormous pressure on the brain, skull and eyes.The operation he needs will drain the fluid and place a stint system with tubes and a valve in his head. This will allow the fluid to drain and be regulated.There is also the chance that he will return to normal,or as close to it as one could expect.As of now he cannot talk,walk,he has double blurred vision, cannot control his bladder functions,and his eyes look like they will soon pop out,and he is in constant pain. If left untreated it will most likely be fatal.James is not a part of the Sacred Heart Elementary project. But he is in dire need of our help.If you feel compassion for this young boy, you may donate to his operation fund by emailing me at cdocano@yahoo.com Just write a small note on the invoice I will send to earmark your donation to his cause. I always put $1 on the request but you can change that to any amount you'd like. This is a paypal account, so it is secure.
God Bless you all,Dan