LITTLE ROCK, AR -- Jenny Morales is 16 years old resident of North Little Rock an original of Guerrero, Mexico that has been diagnosed with kidney failure, the doctors have recommended a transplant.

“Thanks to the equipment the hospital donated Jenny is able to have the daily dialysis to keep her going from home,” said her parents.

The family has been brave in confronting the need for a kidney transplant. Jenny is currently under medical attention at the Arkansas Children Hospital. They have been working and asking for donations to raise money for Jenny’s surgery.



Pastor Julio Barquero the Hispanic Fellowship Christian Center Pastor said, “the cost of the surgery is approximately $250,000.00. In order for Jenny’s name to be place in the waiting list the family must provide 10% down. We, at the Fellowship Christian Center decided to help with activities to raise funds. Thanks to the media, businesses and organizations in the Hispanic communities in Central Arkansas. We have seen great gestures of generosity for this cause.”



Among the fundraising events in Jenny’s support, on September 30, the owners of the Lienzo Charro “La Aventura” located at 6961 Green Rd. Mabelvale, Arkansas 72103 opened their doors to host a Charriada, a Mexican Rodeo, “A Hope for Jenny / Una Esperanza Para Jenny,” to raise funds for Jenny.



¡Hola! Arkansas invited Jenny and her parents to a table at the ¡Hola! Arkansas Health & Safety Fair on Sept 23. Jenny and her parents where able to promote the Charreada.

Maura Lozano-Yancy, publisher of ¡Hola! Arkansas is asking and encourage anyone interested in supporting this effort to visit jenny’s website at www.esperanzaparajenny.org and pledge a donation. ...