Dan is a nine-year-old boy who lives with his parents and three siblings in a village in the mountains of Uganda. Our medical partner, The Kellermann Foundation, shares: "Dan has been sick for several days with malaria. His symptoms include fever, tiredness, and vomiting and as a result, he has not been going to school."
Dan loves to jump rope, play soccer, study science, and help his parents with chores - such as looking after the family's goats. Recently, Dan has been too sick to do much of anything and his parents are eager for their son to recover. Dan's parents are small-scale farmers who grow sweet potatoes, ground nuts, and beans, but they do not have the income to afford Dan's medical treatment.
For $130, Dan will receive the medication he needs to alleviate his symptoms and prevent the malaria from progressing into a more serious condition with long-term consequences. Dan’s parents contributed $1 to his treatment.
"We are so grateful for the help with our son," shares Dan's mother. "Thank you."