Maria's early years were filled with smiles and love, but her life took a heart-wrenching turn after being diagnosed with cerebral palsy at less than two years of age.

Overwhelmed with exorbitant medical costs, daily engagement, and social stigma that were all too much for her parents can cope with, her parents abandoned her in a world not built for her challenges. In this dark hour, her aging grandmother became her sole guardian, raised her for the last seven years with all the support humanly possible to a point where she can now stand on her own and walk with support.

Maria's story is a stark reminder of the struggles faced by children with disabilities, especially in families grappling with financial hardship and social stigma.

At UHCD Foundation, we believe your sponsorship can be the light that guides children like Maria out of the shadows, offering them the essential support, medical care, and educational opportunities they deserve.

Today we symbolize the story of Maria and her grandmother into the creation of our logo to mark the honor that they deserve and dedicate to all the children. whose parent left them for their disability. Let us extend our hands of love and rewrite their stories, turning challenges into triumphs and despair into hope.