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Published May 7, 2025 8:59pm
Ryle, a young boy with Hirschsprung's disease, was able to undergo surgery with the help of GMA Kapuso Foundation.
According to "24 Oras" Wednesday, Ryle's mother, Athena Lascano, first sought the help of the foundation in 2022.
Ryle was only three months old when he began having problems passing stool.
"Dapat 'pag pinanganak 'yung baby, within 24 to 48 hours mag-p-poopoo na siya pero ito hindi. Part ng large intestine niya na walang nerve cell so wala pong movement, so kung hindi mo siya lagyan ng suppository, hindi mo [bigyan] ng laxative, hindi mag-p-poopoo 'yung baby," said pediatric surgeon Dr. Beda Espineda.
According to the Mayo Clinic, Hirschsprung's disease is a congenital condition that causes issues with passing stool. It is characterized by missing nerve cells in the colon, causing waste to be stuck and block the bowels.
Athena was able to get Ryle to undergo surgery using money she saved from online selling. However, he needed another operation, so she sought the help of GMA Kapuso Foundation.
After two years, he was able to successfully undergo a second operation in June 2024 at the Batangas Medical Center.
GMA Kapuso Foundation visited Ryle and his mother anew to check on his well-being and bring groceries and school supplies.
Today, Ryle is a bright, studious, and playful boy. He even received an academic award during his moving up ceremony.
"Sa mga doctor ng BatMC, sa GMA Kapuso, maraming maraming salamat dahil kundi po dahil sa inyo hindi po magiging OK 'yung sitwasyon ng anak ko ngayon," said Athena.
"Thank you po Kapuso, thank you po sa mga doctor. Magaling na po ako," said Ryle.
For those who wish to support patients under GMA Kapuso Foundation, donations may be made via Metrobank, Land Bank, BDO, Bank of Commerce, UnionBank, PNB, Cebuana Lhuillier, GCash, Lazada, and Shopee. Visit the GMA Kapuso Foundation website for more information.
—CDC, GMA Integrated News
