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“Your Baby Has Zero Chance of Survival”

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Baby Maria was born prematurely.  That was a challenge for her young mother, who is a single parent. Then a doctor told her that Maria had also been born with a serious congenital heart defect.  “They did some tests on her. He said the vein that connects to her lungs was too wide and transporting too much blood. He said caused her lungs to fill with fluid,” Stefany told us.  

Before she left the hospital, the cardiologist warned that without an operation, Maria could face critical complications, including heart failure and permanent lung damage. “They told me that there was zero chance that she would survive if she didn’t have surgery,” said the tearful mother. “I did not expect that news.”

Stefany was forced to quit her job to care of Maria. So paying thousands of dollars for heart surgery was impossible. “It’s been so hard, because I already lost one baby. I could not imagine what it would be like to lose another child.”   

That’s when YOU made it possible for Operation Blessing to pay for Maria to receive the open-heart surgery she needed to repair the enlarged blood vessels. The operation was successful, and Maria quickly recovered. 

Now my daughter is gaining weight! Her breathing has improved.” Stefany told us she expects Maria will stay healthy, and will hit all her developmental milestones, thanks to the surgery that YOU made possible.   

“Now, my daughter can do everything babies are supposed to do. It is a great blessing. To the people who gave to Operation Blessing, I thank you with all my heart! May Godd bless you.


Partnering with CBN means more than just giving—you’re helping feed and clothe families, providing medical aid to those without access to hospitals and doctors, and helping provide clean water for the thirsty. Your faithful giving brings hope to the hopeless and the truth of God’s Word to millions of homes through The 700 Club! Help bring the love of Christ to the world when you become a CBN partner today! 


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Ken Hulme
Ken
Hulme

CBN International Managing Director for The 700 Club | Ken's been telling stories as a producer and writer for nearly 40 years. Currently, he manages and mentors media teams based in countries worldwide that provide stories about the work of CBN, Operation Blessing, and Orphan’s Promise for The 700 Club and other media platforms. He is married with four adult children and nine grandchildren.