December 9, 2016
Denkenesh is a 14-year-old girl from Ethiopia. She lives with her parents in the southern region of Ethiopia. She loves to go to church to sing and pray. She also loves to help her mother in the house. Denkenesh wants to go to school and succeed academically.
Denkenesh was born with an abnormal condition in her large intestine that causes uncomfortable symptoms. At age two, she underwent surgery that provided temporary relief. However, she needs another surgery to permanently correct her condition. Denkenesh is scheduled to undergo surgery on December 13.
After a fall from a tree left both of Denkenesh’s father’s legs paralyzed, her mother began to support the family. She cannot afford to pay for her daughter’s $1,500 surgery. Let’s help Denkenesh’s family!
Denkenesh is a 14-year-old girl from Ethiopia. She lives with her parents in the southern region of Ethiopia. She loves to go to church to s...
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February 2, 2017
Denkenesh underwent successful corrective surgery.
Denkenesh will no longer experience bowel dysfunction. She is recovering well, and she is happy to have been treated.
Denkenesh’s mother says, “I used to talk to God alone walking on the street, asking him questions about my child’s condition….And now He intervened through Watsi. God helped us. I’d like to thank my Lord and also all who worked to help us in this process. I am so happy. Thank you Watsi.”
Denkenesh will no longer experience bowel dysfunction. She is recovering well, and she is happy to have been treated.
Denkenesh's mother ...
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