Grace is a 43-year-old farmer who lives in a small village in Kenya. As a single parent of four children, she supports her family by selling her farm produce.
In 2004, Grace noticed a small swelling on her neck. She went to a hospital, where she was diagnosed with a goiter, or enlarged thyroid gland. She was advised to have surgery, but Grace decided not to go ahead with it.
However, her condition has now worsened, and she is experiencing chest pains, increased blood pressure, and inability to walk long distances.
Doctors at AIC Kapsowar Hospital, a care center affiliated with our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, have diagnosed Grace with a hyperthyroid goiter. Grace will undergo surgery on May 9 to remove her enlarged thyroid gland.
Grace needs our support to pay for her $641 medical bill. Let’s help Grace get back to work so that she can continue to look after her children.