Mom of 8-year-old boy with visual, hearing problems seeks help through GMA Kapuso Foundation

A mother of an eight-year-old boy with visual and hearing problems, as well as dental issues is seeking help through GMA Kapuso Foundation to have her son medically examined and receive the proper treatment.

In a "24 Oras" report Monday, Judy Ann Lachama said that her son, Mark, was born premature at just six months.

According to Judy Ann, it became a struggle to speak to Mark and care for him as he grew older.

"'Pag kinakausap po siya, minsan po nakaka-intindi, minsan po hindi. Tapos po sa katawan niya po nag-w-wild po siya minsan, hindi po siya sumusunod, 'pag po siya tino-topak na po, magagalit, magwawala po sa loob ng bahay," she said.

Due to his condition, Mark has difficulty reading and had to stop his studies after struggling to keep up in school.

While Judy Ann wishes to have her son examined by a medical specialist, her husband only earns P150 a day as a tricycle driver.

"Sana po matulungan po ninyo ako sa mga pangangailanan po ng anak ko po," she said. "Sana po matulungan po ako kasi hindi po sapat ang kinikita ng asawa ko."

For those who wish to support Mark, donations may be made to GMA Kapuso Foundation 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