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I feel helpless, because no mother should ever have to stand by and feel unable to save her child. ๐Ÿ˜ข

May 7, 2026ยท2 min read

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My name is Chaya. And my son is Chaim Rafael โ€” my whole world. ๐Ÿ’”

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Chaim Rafael was born with HLHS (Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome), one of the most complex congenital heart conditions.

It means the left side of his heart didnโ€™t develop properly, and from his very first days, his life has been a fight.

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He has already been through a long series of treatments and surgeries in Israel.

So many procedures. So many hospital rooms. So many nights I didnโ€™t sleep. ๐Ÿ˜ข

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People tell me, โ€œBe strong.โ€

But Iโ€™m a motherโ€ฆ and Iโ€™m scared. ๐Ÿ˜ข

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Because now the doctors told us clearly: Chaim Rafael needs another critical stage of treatment โ€” and it must be done abroad. ๐Ÿ’”

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We were offered treatment in three different places: Vienna, Germany, and Boston.

And in all three places, the costs are extremely high.

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And the truth is crushing: I donโ€™t even have the ability to pay the deposit required to secure his treatment. ๐Ÿ’”

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That is why we are raising $300,000 โ€” to cover the deposit, medical costs, specialist evaluations, travel, lodging near the hospital for an extended stay, medications, and the follow-up care he will need to recover.

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Every day I look at my son and I try to smile for himโ€ฆ ๐Ÿ˜ข

But inside, Iโ€™m terrified that time will run out. ๐Ÿ’”

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Iโ€™m begging you โ€” please donโ€™t let us face this alone. ๐Ÿ˜ข

If you can donate, please donate. ๐Ÿ’”

If you canโ€™t donate right now, please share. ๐Ÿ˜ข

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Because for my sonโ€ฆ every day matters. ๐Ÿ’”

And every donation brings Chaim Rafael closer to the treatment that can keep him alive. ๐Ÿ˜ข

Donate now

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