Bryton is a child from Tanzania. He is the oldest in a family of two children. He is a cheerful and happy little boy who is very talkative and loves helping his mother tend to their home vegetable garden and chase the chickens in their homestead in the evenings. Bryton’s parents are both subsistence farmers who do not earn enough to be able to afford Bryton’s treatment.
Bryton has been diagnosed with hydrocephalus, a condition in which excess cerebrospinal fluid accumulates in the brain and increases intracranial pressure. As a result of his condition, Bryton has been experiencing fevers, seizures and he is not able to sit or walk on his own. Without treatment, Bryton will experience severe physical and developmental delays.
Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $728 to cover the cost of surgery for Bryton that will treat his hydrocephalus. The procedure is scheduled to take place on August 5th and will drain the excess fluid from Bryton’s brain. This will reduce intracranial pressure and greatly improve his quality of life. With proper treatment, Bryton will hopefully develop into a strong, healthy young boy.
Bryton’s mother says, “Please help my son get this treatment so that he is able to return to his cheerful self.”