"Hope For Sophia" Sophia Gillihan-Irygoyen started out as a normal growing baby in the womb. About 4-5 months into the pregnancy, doctors noticed a sack growing on her stomach. Her liver & intestines were growing in the sack outside of the body. She had to have 2 surgeries within 5 days of being born to fix this. But it didnt stop there. Complications with her lungs required her to need a 24hrs breathing tube. After 63 days in the hospital she was finally able to go home to be with her 5 year old sister. Only 8 weeks home because of complications with growing, she had to have a 3rd surgery for a feeding tube to her stomach, plus repair a hernia and more. She was suppose to be able go home but now her little heart and lungs are creating issues. She is on day #22 now in the hospital in an induced coma with the breathing tube because her lungs arent strong enough for her to breathe on her own. Within the next few months she will need more surgeries including a Thoracotomy (part of her lung removed), open heart surgery to repair a hole in the heart and a possible tracheostomy (breathing tube through her throat). I personally know little Sophia, She is my girlfriends niece. I've played with this little girl and have seen her smile and laugh. Through all of this I have seen her cry maybe 3 times. She is by far one of the toughest babies I've ever seen. She has only been alive for 6 months people, and going to real problems like these, yet she is still fighting. We easily forget how fortunate we were to be born healthy without complication. Sophia didn't receive that luxury. But we all can do something to help her experience the luxury of a child hood. The family has started a donation website. Hope For Sophia http://www.giveforward.com/hopeforsophia We all know how quick medical bills pile up. Thats why I am asking for your help people. Any monetary value donation would be greatly greatly greatly appreciated. We also ask to please add her in your prayers. Thank you to all of my great people in advance for your love and support. Be Blessed my people's.
