THE Saving Hands Emergency Aid (SHEA) Charity is seeking donations to help access treatment overseas for nine-year-old Neil (only name given) who sustained third degree burns to over 30 per cent of his body.

According to a Facebook post made by the organisation, the child was allegedly abused and set on fire. He is currently a patient at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) in critical condition.

The post stated that not only did he sustain acute burns, but his entire body is also covered in bruises and injuries which are in various stages of healing. His head was sliced, and his ear slit, the organisation said.

“Due to the severity of his injuries, he must be medically transported to the United States for emergency treatment by air ambulance.

Fortunately, we have secured treatment for him, but we need your help to get him to the United States,” SHEA said.

Seeking donations, SHEA said, “Every dollar will help get him one step closer to lifesaving treatment.”

Persons can send donations using https://savinghandsemergencyaid.org/neil, GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-save-neil, Demerara Bank under the name Lori Narine, Account Number 2041325 or wire transfers through Account Type: Savings, at the Le Ressouvenir branch, Mobile Money Guyana (MMG): 650-8658, VENMO: @SheaCharityGY or Zelle: SHEA@SHEACHARITY.ORG.

SHEA is a humanitarian organisation which provides financial assistance and coordinates free or low-cost treatment to address the emergency medical needs of individuals in impoverished countries.