Ann is just six-days-old and fighting a tough battle. Born to loving parents in Kenya, Ann has an exposed mass on the lower part of her back, part of a condition called spina bifida. The mass reduces blood supply to her spinal nerves, and causes damage to her spinal cord. Doctors say that if it continues to grow, Ann may develop a curved spine (scoliosis) and incontinence. She is also at increased risk of infection because of it.
Ann’s father provides for her family by working as a carpenter, but his wages are not enough to cover the cost of surgery. Ann’s mother says, “I pray and hope that my baby will receive treatment soon, and be able to live a healthy life.”
For $980, Ann will receive surgery to close the mass on her back. She will be at much less risk of infection and nerve damage. Let’s help Ann and her family move forward with their lives together!