Sharon is a sweet 2-month-old baby from Tanzania. She is the youngest in a family of three children. Her mother used to sell fish, but had to pause her business due to the COVID pandemic.
Sharon has been diagnosed with hydrocephalus, a condition in which excess cerebrospinal fluid accumulates in the brain and increases intracranial pressure. As a result of her condition, Sharon has been experiencing an increasing head circumference and without treatment, Sharon will experience severe physical and developmental delays.
However, Sharon’s family cannot afford the cost of her care. Sharon’s grandfather was recently the victim of a hit-and-run accident, and her mother used all of her savings from her fish business to pay for his medical bills. Sharon’s father was also in a motorbike accident recently, so their family is feeling the pressure of hard times and appeal for financial support.
Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $765 to cover the cost of surgery for Sharon that will treat her hydrocephalus. The procedure is scheduled to take place on January 4th and will drain the excess fluid from Sharon’s brain. This will reduce intracranial pressure and greatly improve her quality of life. With proper treatment, Sharon will hopefully develop into a strong, healthy young girl.
Sharon’s mother shared, “Please help save my daughter. We have no means of raising the money needed for her surgery.”
