George is a 22-year-old young man from Githunguri in Kiambu County in Kenya. He is the second born in a family of three children. George was trained as a mason and does casual jobs at construction sites.
Four months ago, George began to experience troubling symptoms, including abdominal pains and abdominal distension. He felt weak, dizzy, and uninterested in his surroundings.
After experiencing delays in treatment at the local hospital, George’s father brought George to our medical partner’s care center, Nazareth Hospital, where he was seen by a surgeon and diagnosed with a mesenteric cyst in the abdomen. If not treated, George’s condition may lead to complications such as bleeding, infection, rupture, or intestinal obstruction. Physicians recommend a laparotomy, which is a surgery that opens up the abdominal cavity to treat his mesenteric cyst.
Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $653 to fund George’s surgery. On August 1st, he will undergo surgery at Nazareth Hospital. Once completed, this procedure will greatly improve his quality of life.
“My parents are not in a good financial situation and have been struggling with me. I am seeking help so that my stomach can be treated, and I can be well again. Kindly help me and my parents,” shared George.