Myles is a 3-year-old boy from Kenya. He was born with some developmental delays, which his mother noticed a few months after he was born. At 3 years of age, he has just started crawling and trying to walk. Now, his mother takes him to the hospital for therapy, and she has had to stop her work at a hotel to take care of her son. Today, Myles and his mom stay with and depend fully on his mom’s sister.
About seven months ago, Myles was unwell and was admitted in the hospital. It is during this time that the nurses noted both his testis were undescended. A scan was done that confirmed the diagnosis of cryptorchidism. A sister-in-law who works at Nazareth Hospital referred Myles and his mother to Watsi’s Medical Partner’s team and after review, surgery was recommended for Myles. If his condition is left untreated, Myles has an increased risk of developing hernias, testicular cancer, and fertility problems in the future. His family has been unable to raise funds for his care and appeal for help.
Myles will be receiving assistance from our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation (AMHF). Fortunately, he is scheduled to undergo a corrective surgery called an orchidopexy on December 10th. AMHF is requesting $483 to cover the total cost of his procedure and care.
Myles’ mother shared, “I care a lot about my son in his current situation. I always want the best for him. I am asking for this support so that he can be treated and be normal like other boys. I know God can work miracles and so I hope in the future he will be well and even have his own family.”