The Case of Salar (Updated)

A little before 11am today, we received great news: Salar had a second interview at the US Consulate in Dubai and his request for a visa was approved. Salar’s mother had with her a letter from Stanford Children’s Hospital indicating that almost all of the money required for the operation and post-op care has been […]

The Case of Salar

Salar Sohrabi is a 14-year-old boy who lives in Iran. He suffers from a severe form of Scoliosis, a progressive spinal deformity that requires immediate surgery, and Marfan Syndrome, a connective tissue disorder. Doctors and medical facilities in Iran are refusing to perform the necessary, life-saving surgery on Salar because of “their inability to handle […]