SHIV Thompson, a three-year-old, recently sustained deep second degree burns across 50 per cent of his body when he accidentally fell into some boiling water at his home in Mabaruma, Region One (Barima-Waini).
According to the Saving Hands Emergency Aid (SHEA) Charity, Thompson was immediately rushed to the regional hospital and quickly transferred to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) where doctors worked tirelessly to stabilise him.

“He is currently at GPHC in Guyana, where his doctors are providing outstanding supportive care. However, due to the extent of his injuries, he must be medically airlifted to the United States for emergency surgery and management,” SHEA said.
Noting that they accepted Thompson’s case, SHEA Charity said they are urgently working on his transfer to the US. Due to the severity of his injuries, he must be transferred by air-ambulance. The Charity organisation is seeking donations to help the toddler in this desperate fight for his life.

Persons interested in making a donation can do so through Demerara Bank to the account name Lori Narine and account number 2041325, or Mobile Money Guyana (MMG) through (592) 650-8658, or VENMO at SheaCharityGY, and Zelle at shea@sheacharity.org.
The organisation related that they only accept donations though their online platforms and local bank.
“We do not solicit cash in-person donations; therefore, if you are approached by any person seeking cash (hand to hand) donation, it is not on our behalf, nor is it in the benefit of the children in our programme,” SHEA stated.