Our Story

Fatima Monserrat Estrada was born with a sparkle in her eyes—and a hidden battle within her body. At just a few months old, she was diagnosed with biliary atresia, a rare and serious condition that damages the liver’s bile ducts and eventually leads to liver failure. From that moment on, her life became a fight for survival.

Her parents watched helplessly as their daughter’s health deteriorated—jaundice, weight loss, infections, fatigue. The doctors gave them a heartbreaking truth: Fatima needed a liver transplant to live. And she needed it soon.

“There was a moment when the doctors lost hope. But Fátima never stopped fighting. Since she was a baby, she’s shown us she wants to live.” – Carlos, Fatima’s father

Waiting, the Setbacks, and the Strength

The family had a living donor: her aunt Clarita. She was ready to give a piece of herself—literally—to save her niece’s life. But the journey was far from simple.

Twice, Fatima’s transplant was postponed. Once due to medical setbacks, once because the family couldn’t afford the cost of surgery. With every delay, her condition worsened. They feared she would run out of time.

Still, Fatima kept smiling. She kept fighting. And so did her family.

With the help of the Fight For Life Club Foundation and an army of generous donors and volunteers, the family raised enough money for the surgery. Local raffles, community bazaars, online fundraisers—every peso brought Fatima one step closer to life.

On July 7th, after months of waiting and fighting, Fatima was finally wheeled into the operating room in Guadalajara. Her aunt Clarita beside her, ready to give the ultimate gift.

“As the doctors came out smiling, we all started crying. We knew then that our little girl had made it through. That moment was everything.” – Fatima’s mother

The 12-hour surgery was a success. The liver transplant worked. Clarita recovered safely. Fatima opened her eyes after the surgery and smiled—a fragile but powerful reminder that love can save lives.

A New Beginning

Today, Fatima is back home in Tabasco. She’s attending checkups, gaining weight, and dancing around the house. Her story has become a beacon of hope for families going through similar struggles.

She recently celebrated her birthday—a day her family calls her “second birth.”

Her aunt Clarita? She’s back to full health and will always be her niece’s hero—her living donor angel.

From Terrifying Bleeds to Hope

Valeria was just a toddler when her life took a terrifying turn. What started as stomach discomfort turned into a nightmare—she began vomiting blood, terrifying her family. Doctors discovered that a blood clot in her portal vein was preventing normal blood flow to her liver, leading to dangerously swollen veins in her esophagus. Each episode put her life at risk.

Her parents were told the only long-term solution was a Meso-Rex bypass, a complex and expensive surgery unavailable in Mexico. It felt impossible.

“They told us her condition was like a ticking time bomb. At any moment, another vein could burst. We lived in constant fear.” – Fernando, Valeria’s father

A Family’s Fight

The cost of the surgery was overwhelming. Valeria’s family launched a grassroots campaign—raffles, events, bake sales—anything to keep their little girl alive. But time was running out. They were running out of options.

That’s when Fight For Life Club Foundation stepped in.

Valeria became the first child ever supported by the Fight For Life Club. We designed a crowdfunding campaign, mobilized international support, and helped her family connect with the world-renowned surgeon at Lurie Children’s Hospital in Chicago.

We made sure her family could focus on what mattered most: being there for Valeria.

The Surgery That Saved Her

On a hopeful spring morning, Valeria was wheeled into surgery. Her tiny frame held incredible strength—the strength of a fighter. In a delicate procedure, her jugular vein was used to bypass the clot and restore blood flow to her liver.

It worked.

Valeria’s recovery was nothing short of miraculous. Days after surgery, she opened her eyes and smiled. The swelling in her veins was gone. Her liver was healing.

“We got our little girl back. It was like seeing her born again.” – Tamy, Valeria’s mother

Born to Fight

Mateo was just 18 months old when his family received devastating news—he had biliary atresia, a rare liver disease that, without treatment, would end his young life. His liver was already failing, and a transplant was his only hope.

Time was running out. Mateo’s eyes were yellow, his tiny body swollen, and his energy fading. His parents were terrified—not only by the diagnosis but also by the cost of the surgery he desperately needed.

“They told us Mateo needed urgent surgery to survive. We didn’t have the means, but we had hope.” – Mateo’s mother

When Every Second Counts

Mateo’s family reached out to the world. They posted his story, shared his photos, and begged for help. That’s when the Fight For Life Club Foundation found them.

We immediately stepped in to organize a campaign to support Mateo. We rallied donors, partnered with world-class transplant specialists, and brought a surgical team led by Dr. Manuel Rodríguez to Guadalajara to perform the life-saving procedure.

Surgery Day—A New Chance at Life

Mateo underwent a complex biliary diversion surgery, designed to buy him more time until a liver transplant could be arranged.

Thanks to the love of his family, the skill of his doctors, and the generosity of donors like you, the operation was a success.

When Mateo opened his eyes post-op, his parents cried tears of joy. The jaundice faded. His strength began to return. Their baby boy had made it through.

Recovery and Resilience

Mateo’s recovery was nothing short of a miracle. His skin began to clear. He laughed again. He held his favorite stuffed toy. He could finally sleep without pain.

He’s not out of the woods—he will still need a transplant someday. But for now, Mateo has a future.

His mother’s words say it best:

“Thank you to everyone who cared about our son. Mateo is alive because you gave us a second chance.”

Arami, lovingly known as Azul, is a joyful, bright-eyed little girl whose laughter lights up any room. But behind her playful spirit was a devastating reality: Azul suffered from a rare and severe liver disease that was destroying her health from the inside out. Her condition deteriorated so quickly that a liver transplant became her only chance at survival.

As her condition worsened, her family was overwhelmed with fear. The doctors at the National Institute of Pediatrics (INP) confirmed the urgency—Azul needed a living donor liver transplant immediately. But in Mexico, where the rate of deceased donation is critically low, time was not on her side. It was now or never.

A Race Against Time

While Azul waited in the hospital, weak and jaundiced, her family launched a desperate plea: they needed blood donors and support for her upcoming transplant.

“URGENTE: Arami necesita 10 donadores de sangre… Gracias a todos los que han colaborado para darle a Arami una segunda oportunidad de vivir.”

“URGENT: Arami needs 10 blood donors… Thank you to everyone helping give her a second chance at life.”

The call for help was answered with compassion. Strangers showed up to donate blood. Friends and followers shared her story. And behind it all, Fight For Life Club Foundation was working non-stop to support her journey to the operating room.

A Historic Week at INP

Azul’s transplant wasn’t just a life-saving procedure—it became part of a historic moment. In the same week, the National Institute of Pediatrics (INP), with the collaboration of the Fight For Life Club Foundation, successfully performed two pediatric living-donor liver transplants—a milestone never before achieved in the country.

Azul’s transplant was one of them.

A dedicated team of surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, and intensive care specialists came together with passion and precision.

Led by Dr. Antonio Medina, Esperanza Vidales, and Dr. Manuel Rodríguez-Dávalos, the surgery was long and delicate—a heroic effort to save a child’s life.

Azul’s living donor, a courageous family member, gave her the gift of life—a piece of their own liver. It was an act of pure love.

When the surgery ended, the team emerged with smiles and tears: Azul had made it through. The transplant was a success.

Recovery and Joy

Azul spent several days in intensive care, watched closely by the incredible pediatric ICU team. She showed strength beyond her years. Within days, the yellow faded from her skin, and the sparkle returned to her eyes.

Soon, she was sitting up, smiling at her parents, and even asking to play.

She was going home—with a healthy liver and a second chance at life.

Today, Azul continues to grow stronger. Her story is a beacon of hope for other children still waiting, still fighting.

“Azul’s life was saved by teamwork, compassion, and love. She reminds us why we fight every day to give more children a second chance.” – Fight For Life Club