Marion is a 28-year-old mother of three from the Philippines. She is a homemaker who takes care of her children and manages their daily needs. Her husband works as a delivery rider but has temporarily stopped working to recover from a recent cataract operation. As a result, the family currently relies on financial support from their parents to cover their daily needs and other expenses.
A year ago, Marion began to experience troubling symptoms, including severe pain in the abdomen and difficulty breathing, which prevent her from doing her daily activities. Marion was diagnosed with gallstones and has been advised to undergo a cholecystectomy, the surgical removal of the gallbladder. If left untreated, her symptoms will continue to worsen and put him at risk for further health complications in the future.
After seeking treatment through our medical partner, World Surgical Foundation Philippines (WSFP), Marion is scheduled to undergo a cholecystectomy on November 13th. A portion of the procedure’s cost is being covered by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation, and WSFP is raising the remaining $1,031 to cover the cost of Marion’s surgery and care.
Marion says, “I hope this foundation will continue so that more people can receive help, especially those who are financially struggling like our family. There are still many people in need of assistance, and I hope they will also be given the same opportunity to receive free surgery.”
