Say hello to Ruth, a 54-year-old woman from Kenya. Ruth has a volvulus, which is a twist in her intestine that can cause bowel obstruction. Because of her condition, she’s in chronic pain and has a swollen abdomen. Ruth is a widow who relies on her two daughters and two sons for support. Her children love her, but none of them have formal employment or own land or cattle at the moment. Most of their financial resources were used to cover the cost of a hysterectomy Ruth needed earlier this year, so money is tight. Ruth worked as a street food vendor before she got sick, but is now completely dependent on her daughter for care. "I want to be able to take care of myself again. I love working in church and serving God and want to be able to do that again without pain and discomfort," she says. Ruth needs surgery costing $1,250 to fix her volvulus, which will let her return to normal life without experiencing pain. Let's support her by paying for her care!