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Help baby Sofia fight hydrocephalus — photo 1
Help baby Sofia fight hydrocephalus — photo 2

Sofia's infected VP shunt must be removed and replaced urgently. Every donation brings her one step closer to healing.

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2 donors
Jeannely Castano for Baby Sofia Gwendolyn

Help baby Sofia fight hydrocephalus

$70 raised of $2,000

Naomi Mercer · $50

Marcus Reyes · $30

Their story — in their own words

My name is Jeannely Castano, and I am organizing this fundraiser on behalf of my baby cousin, Sofia Gwendolyn A. Indita, and her family.

Since birth, Sofia has been courageously battling congenital hydrocephalus. Last year, she underwent surgery to have a ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt placed to relieve the pressure caused by excess fluid in her brain.

On July 3, 2026, Sofia was admitted to the hospital after developing serious complications. Her scalp became severely damaged and infected, exposing her VP shunt. Doctors say the infected shunt must be removed and replaced urgently.

Your support will help cover VP shunt replacement surgery, hospital bills, CT scans and lab tests, medications, and follow-up recovery. Every contribution brings Sofia one step closer to healing.

Organized by
Jeannely Castano
Jersey City, NJ · Member since March 2025
Beneficiary
Baby Sofia GwendolynCousin

People already stepping up

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Top donation
Tyler Brooks$500
1d ago
Most recent
Naomi Mercer$50
35 min ago
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    Naomi Mercer$50
    35 min ago
    "My family has been there. You are not alone."
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    Marcus Reyes$30
    3h ago
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    Rebecca Cho$20
    9h ago
    "This story stopped my scroll — happy to help."
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    Tyler Brooks$500
    1d ago
    "Thank you for sharing this so openly."
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    Anonymous$250
    3d ago
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    Grant Holloway$100
    5d ago
    "Wish I could give more. Praying for a good outcome."
Jun 28, 2026·Children & Family Donation protected

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