You Gave Me Life – Ny’s Story

My name is Nguyen Thi Ha Ny and I was born in 2004, the youngest child in a poor family. Life was never easy for us, but everything became even harder when my mother passed away in a tragic accident three years later. From that moment on, my father became both our only provider and our only caregiver. He worked tirelessly as a carpenter, raising five children while also taking care of my aging grandfather.

Ny is a cheerful girl, but she has a heart condition.

When I was very young, I was diagnosed with a heart condition called Ventricular Septal Defect and Pulmonary Hypertension. The doctors at Da Nang Hospital told my father that I needed surgery. But we had no money. I was just a child, and yet I could see the pain in his eyes every time he had to choose between daily needs and my medical care. It was a burden he carried silently, and a fear I felt deeply.

Ten years ago, heart surgery completely changed my life

Then in 2015, something beautiful happened. We found Giving It Back to Kids. And through them, we found hope. We found you. Thanks to your compassion and generosity, I received the heart surgery that saved my life. You gave me a chance not just to survive, but to truly live. And that gift changed everything.

I became healthy and was able to study like other children

Today, I am a 21 year old young woman. My heart is stable. My health is strong. I’m still working on gaining more weight to feel more balanced and confident, but I feel healthier than I’ve ever been.

I’m now a third year student at University of Science and Technology. I study hard and I’m proud of the progress I’ve made. Every step I take toward graduation is not just for me, it’s to honor the sacrifices of my father, the love of my siblings, and the kindness of people like you. You helped me move from surviving to dreaming. And now, I’m chasing those dreams with everything I have.

I was given wings to chase my dreams, and now I am close to achieving them

From the bottom of my heart and on behalf of my entire family, thank you. Thank you for giving me the chance to live a healthy, meaningful life. You will always be a part of my story. With all my love and gratitude.

We’re very pleased to help children in difficult circumstances as part of its mission. Become an important part of our work by contacting us at robert@givingitbacktokids.org or visiting our website: gibtk.org.