Frener is a two-week-old girl from Nyanza Province, Kenya. At birth, she was diagnosed with hydrocephalus —a condition where fluid accumulates in the skull, causing the brain to swell.
Frener is her parents’ first child. Her mother is a stay-at-home mom, and her father is a subsistence farmer. Their daughter’s condition has taken an emotional toll on the young parents, who have hopes of having more children.
After her diagnosis, Frener was referred for specialized treatment. On May 8, surgeons will operate to drain the excess fluid from the young patient’s skull to prevent brain damage and developmental delays. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $685 to cover Frener’s treatment.
“The mention of Watsi was more than good news to me. I will appreciate anyone who will be willing to help fund for my daughter’s surgical care,” says Frener’s father.