When Rejoice was developing in the womb, her skull did not close completely. This caused a growth between her nose and forehead, known as a frontal encephalocele. The mass not only causes discomfort, but puts her at risk of serious infection.
Rejoice lives with her mother and two siblings in Kenya. Her mother does her best to support the family, but since her father passed away, she relies on friends for support. Rejoice’s mother cannot afford surgery to help Rejoice, but she deeply wants her child to get healthy. “I have waited for so long for my daughter to be treated, and I look forward to her getting the help that she needs. I appreciate any support that my daughter would get towards her surgery.”
For $1,500, Rejoice will receive an encephalocele repair. The procedure involves closing the gap between the skull and removing the mass that has formed. Surgery will allow Rejoice to develop normally and prevent life-threatening infection. Let’s make it happen for Rejoice!