Adan
Adan was diagnosed at six months with a malformation of the pulmonary heart valve, but was never offered affordable treatment. Adan’s father earns around $40 a week driving tractors, while his mom brings in about $7 a day selling candy. When Adan reached adolescence, his physical weakness led him to drop out of school in frustration at being unable to keep up with his classmates. His mom was heartbroken to see him struggle, and sought support from Puente de Solidaridad. Adan is breathing much easier thanks to a simple catheter procedure.