FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — A developmentally challenged girl will soon have access to critical mobility equipment after FOX26 News shared her story and the need for donations.
22-month-old Ahzunea Mondragon-Lyday was born with Costello syndrome, a disorder that can cause developmental delays and can put someone at high risk for getting sick.
FOX26 News Reporter Madison Wilber met with her parents to learn more about the disorder and what she needed to improve her condition.
One of her mothers, Shirley Mondragon-Lyday, said the condition has brought a range of serious medical concerns and frequent hospital visits.
“Every three months she’s getting checked for cancer because she can be high risk for it,” Mondragon-Lyday said. “She does have kidney problems, she has GI problems, heart problems.”
After they shared Ahzunea’s story, Fresno City Councilmember Annalisa Perea got involved, and with the help of the Fresno Firefighters Association, Fresno Fire Chiefs Association, the Fresno Police and Fire Chaplaincy, and others, she helped raise $7,485.50.
A GoFundMe set up by the family has also raised over $3,800.
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“This is what Fresno is all about, showing up for one another,” said Councilmember Annalisa Perea. “Ahzunea’s journey has touched so many, and this support reflects a community that leads with compassion, action, and heart. Together, we are helping create opportunity and hope for her future.”