Alex is a bright and active 2-year-old. He never stops moving as we talk with his parents about their story. Alex is youngest in a family of two children. His sibling is five years. His father and mother are fruit vendors in Githurai Market in Nairobi, Kenya.
Alex was diagnosed with cryptorchidism, a condition in which one or both of the testicles remains undescended. If left untreated, Alex has an increased risk of developing hernias, testicular cancer, and fertility problems in the future.
Alex will be receiving assistance from our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation (AMHF). Fortunately, he is scheduled to undergo corrective surgery on November 11th. AMHF is requesting $646 to cover the total cost of his procedure and care.
Alex’s mother says, “I am afraid this condition will affect his confidence and his self-esteem in the future if not treated.”