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Minahil Maqsood, an 8-year-old girl from Lahore, had been suffering from severe breathlessness and chest discomfort since birth. As she grew older, her parents remained deeply concerned about her condition and took her to a local hospital for a detailed evaluation. After completing the necessary examinations and diagnostic tests, the doctor diagnosed Minahil with Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) along with Major Aortopulmonary Collateral Arteries (MAPCAs), a serious congenital heart condition that affects normal blood flow and oxygen supply throughout the body. Her doctor recommended angiography followed by open-heart surgery for Total Correction to address the structural problems affecting her heart and improve blood circulation. The cost of this complex cardiac treatment was far beyond Minahil's family's financial means. She lives in a small house in Baghbanpura, Lahore, with her parents and five siblings. Her father is the family's only earning member and works as a laborer, earning approximately PKR 20,000 per month. His modest income is used to provide food, household necessities, and other daily expenses for the large family of eight, leaving no savings for expensive cardiac treatment. Hoping to secure the medical care their daughter needed, Minahil's parents contacted Transparent Hands for assistance. Moved by their plea, we registered her case. On July 20, 2026, Minahil was admitted to the Ittefaq Hospital in Lahore. She underwent angiography to assess the structure of her heart and blood vessels before surgery. On July 22, 2026, Minahil underwent open-heart surgery for Total Correction, which was successfully performed by Dr. Asim Khan. Following the surgery, Minahil remained under close medical observation and received post-operative care. As her condition steadily improved, she was discharged from the hospital in stable condition on July 28, 2026. Minahil's parents shared their gratitude in these words: "As parents, it was heartbreaking to see our daughter unable to live like other children. We knew she needed heart surgery, but we were unable to pay for it. Your generosity made her surgery possible, and we are deeply grateful to you.” Today, Minahil is recovering steadily and gradually regaining her strength. Her family looks forward to seeing her enjoy a healthier and more active childhood without the constant difficulties caused by her heart condition. Her family is deeply grateful to you and the Pakistan Children’s Heart Foundation (PCHF) for saving her life.