Virginia is a 50-year-old wife and mother who lives in Kenya. She and her husband are farmers, and Virginia also does some knitting to provide supplemental income for them and their four children. In March 2016, Virginia felt a lump on her left breast, and she immediately sought medical treatment in our facility. She was diagnosed with breast cancer, which has affected her psychologically. A mastectomy procedure was recommended. If not treated, Virginia risks having the cancer spread to other parts of her body, and this might result in premature death. Although all of Virginia's children have completed school, they are not employed and rely on their parents for financial support. This limits the family's income sources, leaving them unable to raise the full amount needed for the surgery that Virginia needs. For $740, Virginia will undergo a mastectomy to remove her left breast. Funding also covers the costs of six days of hospital care, pain medicine, and blood tests. Virginia's family is contributing $156 to cover additional costs associated with her care. After the treatment, the risk of cancer spreading to other parts of Virginia’s body will be reduced. She will be free to work and provide for her family. “My wish and prayer is to be well and cancer free and to join campaigns on cancer awareness," shares Virginia.