Meet Rose, a 65-year-old mother of six from Kenya.
“Rose was diagnosed with breast cancer last year,” shares our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation (AMHF). She found a lump in her right breast, and it has grown and become more painful in the months since her diagnosis. Rose will need a mastectomy in order to make sure the cancer does not spread to other parts of her body.
”Her husband was at the time [of her diagnosis] in the hospital for treatment of an abdominal tumor,” explains AMHF. Rose devoted her time and her family’s money to his care, and as a result, neglected to take care of herself.
Her husband unfortunately passed away from his condition last year and she is now paying off his medical bills together with her sons, who work on the family farm, growing maize and beans. They can pay for part of Rose’s surgery, but need help with the remaining $740.
“My sons are working hard to clear all the bills from my late husband’s hospital stay,” explains Rose. “I was afraid of telling them that I also need treatment. They have supported me and ensured I see a doctor so that despite the difficult time they are currently having, I am taken care of. Your support will ensure that my family does not get further in debt.”
The mastectomy will hopefully stop the cancer growth, and will allow Rose to live a long life. Let’s work together to make it happen!