Alex is a cheerful one-year-old boy from Kenya. He has a lovable smile and three older siblings. His parents work as subsistence farmers to support their family.
When Alex was born, his parents noticed that he had an abnormally large head that seemed to grow at a faster rate than his body. Seeking treatment, they visited a local hospital where Alex was diagnosed with hydrocephalus, a condition in which excess fluid builds up in the brain resulting in increased intracranial pressure, delayed brain development, and permanent brain damage. From there, he was referred to our medical partner’s care center, BethanyKids Kijabe Hospital, for further treatment.
On July 3, Alex will undergo brain surgery to drain the excess fluid from his head. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is asking for $685 to cover the cost of his surgery and care.
“It is hard to raise the required funds for my son’s surgical care. We appreciate any help,” says Alex’s mother.