March 10, 2020
Delvin is a baby boy from Tanzania, and is the second born to his parents. Delvin’s mother has another child who stays with his father in a different region after they separated. She got married to Delvin’s father who also had another child. His parents depend on small-scale farming for their living thus their income is very little.
Delvin 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, Delvin has been experiencing seizures. Without treatment, Delvin will experience severe physical and developmental delays.
Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $1,238 to cover the cost of surgery for Delvin that will treat his hydrocephalus. The procedure is scheduled to take place on March 11th and will drain the excess fluid from Delvin’s brain. This will reduce intracranial pressure and greatly improve his quality of life. With proper treatment, Delvin will hopefully develop into a strong, healthy young boy.
Delvin’s mother says, “Kindly help my son please, we are unable to afford the treatment cost and his health is worsening each day.”
Delvin is a baby boy from Tanzania, and is the second born to his parents. Delvin’s mother has another child who stays with his father in a ...
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April 3, 2020
Delvin had a more serious condition and has suffered complications.
We wanted to share an update with you that we just received from our Medical Partner. Delvin was admitted to the hospital on March 10th for surgery the following day. Doctors planned for an ETV surgery to help drain fluids that were accumulating in his head due to hydrocephalus. When he was taken in to the operation room, the surgeon found that Delvin had intraventricular pus collection from his brain and thus the surgery couldn’t continue as planned.
The team immediately started treatment of the infection and an external ventricular drainage to relieve the pressure in his head. He was diagnosed with hypokalemia and subsequently developed hypovolemia, which led to an irregular heartbeat (Cardiac Arrhythmia). We are saddened to share that he passed away the following week. Delvin’s mother said, “I don’t have much to say but to just thank you for trying to save my son, may he rest in peace.” Our thoughts and hearts go out to Delvin’s family.
We wanted to share an update with you that we just received from our Medical Partner. Delvin was admitted to the hospital on March 10th for ...
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