Tibeyarura is a small-scale farmer from Uganda. She is a mother of two adult children, both of whom are also farmers. They are both married and are able to provide her with minimal support. Tibeyarura’s husband passed away in 2009, leaving her a semi-permanent house for shelter. During her free time, she enjoys visiting and taking care of her fields.
Sixteen years ago, Tibeyarura began to experience troubling symptoms, including shortness of breath. Doctors diagnosed her with a goiter, and she needs surgery to prevent her symptoms from getting worse.
Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is helping Tibeyarura receive treatment. She is scheduled to undergo a thyroidectomy on December 1st at our medical partner’s care center. Surgeons will remove all or part of her thyroid gland. This procedure will cost $293, and Tibeyarura and her family need your support.
Tibeyarura shared, “I pray that I may be considered for treatment. After treatment, I believe I will be able to comfortably continue with farming and be able to sustain and take good care of my family as I used to before.”