Meet Francisco, a 83-year-old grandfather from Guatemala. He has worked as a farmer for most of his life but has recently retired due to his age and worsening eyesight.
Francisco has been diagnosed with a case of complicated cataracts. The clouding of the lenses in his eyes makes it very difficult for Francisco to see. Francisco is very sad about his current inability to see but is very hopeful about his upcoming surgery.
Francisco will undergo surgery on March 3 to remove his cataracts. Our medical partner, Wuqu’ Kawoq (WK), is asking for $1,500 to help pay for Francisco’s surgery. This will also cover travel costs to and from the hospital, pre- and post-operative treatment, and medical evaluation by an ophthalmologist (eye specialist).
Francisco shares with WK that his dream is to regain enough eyesight to be able to get his driver’s license again and drive himself around. He says, “I give thanks for the opportunity you are giving me in surgery to be be able to see, and therefore live out my old age happily.”