Issa is an active 14-year-old who loves sports, especially soccer. He lives with his mother in a city close to the Malian capital.
Issa has been reporting increasing abdominal pains. He was recently treated for a malaria infection, but the pains have continued. Upon further investigation, his doctors found that Issa has appendicitis. He was referred for surgical treatment, but Issa’s mother, a widowed housecleaner who does her best to provide for her family, is unable to cover the cost of her son’s life-saving treatment.
An inflamed appendix can quickly turn into a medical emergency. Surgery to have Issa’s appendix removed costs $595. Let’s raise these funds so that Issa can return to school and to the soccer field safely!