Gladness is a baby from Tanzania. Gladness mother used to stay at her parents’ home until her older sister welcomed her to her place to help her around with house chores. It’s from her sister’s place she met Gladness’s father. They had been in a relationship for three months and soon Gladness’s mother realized she was pregnant. She informed him about her pregnancy and that’s when she found out that he was married with a wife and children. Gladness has been diagnosed with hydrocephalus, a condition in which excess cerebrospinal fluid accumulates in the brain and increases intracranial pressure. As a result of her condition, Gladness has been experiencing an increasing head circumference. Without treatment, Gladness will experience severe physical and developmental delays. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $728 to cover the cost of surgery for Gladness that will treat her hydrocephalus. The procedure is scheduled to take place on September 23 and will drain the excess fluid from Gladness's brain. This will reduce intracranial pressure and greatly improve her quality of life. With proper treatment, Gladness will hopefully develop into a strong, healthy young girl. Gladness’s mother says, “My daughter was doing ok but unfortunately her shunt failed and she needs another surgery, please help my daughter.”