October 31, 2020
John is a baby boy from Tanzania. He is the fourth-born in a family of four children. John’s parents are both subsistence farmers who grow maize and also farm honey.
John has been diagnosed with hydrocephalus, a condition in which excess cerebrospinal fluid accumulates in the brain and increases intracranial pressure. As a result of his condition, John has been experiencing an increasing head circumference. Without treatment, John will experience severe physical and developmental delays.
Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $765 to cover the cost of surgery for John that will treat his hydrocephalus. The procedure is scheduled to take place on November 2nd and will drain the excess fluid from John’s brain. This will reduce intracranial pressure and greatly improve his quality of life. With proper treatment, John will hopefully develop into a strong, healthy young boy.
John’s mother shared, “We are really struggling financially and there is no way we are going to raise the money needed for our son to have this necessary surgery. We appreciate any help you can provide.”
John is a baby boy from Tanzania. He is the fourth-born in a family of four children. John's parents are both subsistence farmers who grow m...
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December 9, 2020
John underwent a procedure to treat his hydrocephalus.
John had a successful surgery that helped relieve him of the build-up pressure that was being caused by fluids accumulation in his head and in turn making his head increase in size. Through his surgery, fluids are no longer building up in John’s head and he is now getting back to a healthy state. John’s head is already showing a significant decrease in size which is a good sign that his shunt is working properly and fluids are no longer accumulating.
This treatment has also saved him from the pain and discomfort he was going through and most important saved John from having brain damage.
John’s mother shared, “I see great improvement in my son since he was able to have the surgery. I hope and pray that he fully recovers and grows into a strong man. Thank you very much. ”
John had a successful surgery that helped relieve him of the build-up pressure that was being caused by fluids accumulation in his head and ...
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