November 26, 2014
Meet five-year-old Ana from Guatemala. “Her mom works weaving traditional Maya clothing and her father is a farmer,” Wuqu’ Kawoq’ (WK) tells us.
“Ana has a large tumor growing near her left knee, consistent with a lipoma or fatty growth,” WK writes. “This is causing significant pain and making it difficult for her to to walk and run.”
“Her parents have brought her to several different doctors looking for help with this condition, and they’ve run out of money,” WK continues. “As a result they’ve come to us hoping that we can help.”
With $360 the WK team will be able to remove Ana’s tumor so that she can walk without pain. Let’s help them do this for Ana.
Meet five-year-old Ana from Guatemala. "Her mom works weaving traditional Maya clothing and her father is a farmer," Wuqu' Kawoq' (WK) tells...
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March 17, 2015
Ana received surgery so she can walk without pain.
Ana’s treatment was a success!
Ana’s doctors at Wuqu’ Kawoq (WK) write, “This is another amazing case. Ana had the tumor on her leg removed. The great and important news is that it was benign - there is no concern for cancer and she can get on with her life. Also, the pain and swelling is much improved after the removal, and she is walking better and better every day.”
WK adds, “Ana’s mom thanks us for taking away her worries. She’s happy that Ana will be healthy and able to go to school like a normal child. Ana, for her part, doesn’t talk much, but she has the best smile and takes the best photos in the world!”
Ana's treatment was a success!
Ana's doctors at Wuqu' Kawoq (WK) write, "This is another amazing case. Ana had the tumor on her leg remo...
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