Francesca is a 57-year-old woman from Kenya. She is the mother of six children. She and her husband are both subsistence farmers. Her four eldest children are married, but not employed. Her youngest two children are in school, and all of their family members help pay for their school fees. In May 2017, Francesca noticed a lump on her left breast. She went to the local hospital a few weeks later, and was then referred to a larger facility. At our medical partner's care center, Francesca underwent an ultrasound and biopsy tests, and she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Doctors recommended that Francesca undergo surgery. If not treated, the cancer may spread and lead to premature death. On August 28, Francesca will undergo a mastectomy procedure. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $816 to fund Francesca's procedure. This will cover the full cost of treatment, including supplies, medication, labs, a six-night hospital stay, and physician time.

Ibrahim is a 62-year-old man from Mali, a country with a history of renowned orators. It is no surprise then, that Ibrahim is known as a passionate storyteller and superb orator. In his free time, Ibrahim loves to share stories with the children in his community. For the past few months, Ibrahim has had increasing difficulty urinating. He was diagnosed with prostatic hypertrophy, which means that he has benign uncontrolled growth of his prostate. Without action, the doctor’s caring for Ibrahim are afraid the growth may completely block the flow urine to the outside, which could cause permanent kidney damage. To resolve Ibrahim’s painful urinary obstruction and to prevent further damage to his kidneys, he will need surgery to remove his prostate. The treatment will cost $740, but it is too expensive for his family to bear, and Ibrahim hasn’t been able to work since an earlier sickness left him blind. Let’s help write a healthier chapter in Ibrahim’s story and fund his treatment!