September 13, 2021
Grimina is a 59-year-old small scale farmer. She is a mother of eight children and lives in a two room semi-permanent house with her husband. Their oldest child is 40 years old, while their youngest is 18 years old.
30 years ago during her fifth pregnancy, Grimina began to experience troubling symptoms, including a painless swelling in her neck that continues to grow. She is unable to carry heavy loads on her head and has to sleep with a special pillow to prevent airway blockage. She has been diagnosed with a nontoxic goiter and surgery was recommended to treat her condition.
Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare (AMH), is helping Grimina receive treatment. On September 14th, she will undergo a thyroidectomy at our medical partner’s care center. Now, she needs help raising $333 to fund her procedure and care.
Grimina shared, “I pray for a successful surgery. I hope to look normal and live a healthy life once again. I look forward to resume farming and be able to continue taking good care of my family.”
Grimina is a 59-year-old small scale farmer. She is a mother of eight children and lives in a two room semi-permanent house with her husband...
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December 9, 2021
Grimina underwent a thyroidectomy and is finally feeling well.
Grimina had successful surgery to remove her thyroid and relieve the neck swelling that has been impacting her life for the past 30 years. This surgery will allow her to breathe comfortably and she is so grateful for that. Grimina now has confidence that she will finally be able to carry her agricultural produce on her head, something she thought she would never do freely again. She went home with a big smile on her face.
Grimina says, “I am very happy and excited having been relieved of the swollen thyroid. My family and I are very grateful to the donor program and Rushoroza Hospital for giving me a chance to live normally again because my family could not have made it alone. Thank you very much.”
Grimina had successful surgery to remove her thyroid and relieve the neck swelling that has been impacting her life for the past 30 years. T...
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