Ian is a neat, responsible, and composed eight-year-old boy from Kenya. He is the first born in a family of three children. A few weeks ago, his mother noticed he had a groin swelling. Ian has been feeling slight pain but could not bring himself to tell his parents of this. Further investigations at the hospital revealed that Ian has inguinal hernia, and surgery is required if he is to be well.
Currently, Ian is experiencing pressure and slight pain around the area. If not treated, he is at risk of intestinal obstruction.
Ian’s family resides in a two roomed house in Central Kenya. Ian’s mother is a housewife while his father is a casual teacher with a menial income that cannot fund Ian’s surgical care. The family has managed to raise Ksh. 9,500 ($99 USD) for costs associated with Ian’s care, but it is not enough to pay for Ian’s treatment, which will cost $430 in total.
Once Ian undergoes the hernia repair, It is expected he will be free from the pain and risk of intestinal obstruction.
“We will appreciate any help given towards his treatment,” Ian’s mother shares.