Janet is a 37-year-old widow with pre-cancerous lesions on her cervix. Without treatment, Janet’s doctors say there’s a high risk that her condition will progress into untreatable cancer. Fortunately, surgeons at African Mission Healthcare Foundation can perform a hysterectomy to remove Janet’s uterus and, they expect, “eliminate the risk of cervical cancer.” Janet lost her husband several years ago. Her in-laws have since taken away the farm and small wealth she and her husband managed to build during their years together. This left Janet with nothing, unable to educate her children beyond primary school. Janet was diagnosed with cervical dysplasia four years ago, but hasn’t had the money to seek treatment. Janet loves her children and wants to see them grow up to live happy, successful lives. Her whole family hopes we can raise the money needed to pay for her treatment so she can get back on her feet.

Ezekiel is a 13-year-old boy with a deformed left foot. Because of his condition, Ezekiel walks using his toes and experiences severe pain when walking long distances. Without treatment, it will be impossible for Ezekiel to walk normally or live an active life. Fortunately, doctors at African Mission Healthcare Foundation can perform surgery to correct Ezekiel’s condition. They expect the procedure will relieve his pain and enable him to walk. Ezekiel comes from a small village. He was referred to this program specifically because of his family’s inability to pay for his medical care. Ezekiel’s doctors look forward to treating him so he can live a normal, healthy life.

Salama is a 15-year-old girl with a serious foot deformity. If left untreated, it will likely prevent her from walking normally or living an active life. Fortunately, doctors at CURE can perform surgery to correct Salama’s condition. With surgery, they believe they can make a life-long impact on her. Salama is a sweet girl who has won the hearts of everyone at the CURE Hospital. Her doctors told us: “When we met Salama she instantly won us over. We caught her playing big sister to some of the younger kids today while she awaits her scheduled surgery, and again our hearts melted. Please join us in helping this sweet girl as she goes through surgery and continues on the healing journey!”

Yishak is a 1-year-old boy with a serious foot deformity. If left untreated, Yishak’s deformity could prevent him from being able to walk. Fortunately, doctors at CURE Hospital in Ethiopia can perform surgery to correct Yishak’s condition. With treatment, they are confident that he “can live a full and productive life.” Yishak and his mother traveled 4 hours to seek medical care at CURE. His mother tried once before to get her son treated, but she was turned away because the clinic didn’t have the equipment needed to help him. Yishak’s mother is hopeful that her son will make a full recovery and live a normal life.