Randy is a 15 year old high school student, who loves to play basketball. He lives with his mother and two older brothers in the Philippines, where his mother works as a manicurist.
Since birth, Randy has lived with an indirect inguinal hernia. This type of hernia doesn’t improve on its own, and needs to be treated surgically. If left untreated, it can increase in size, become painful, and lead to potentially life threatening complications. Despite the desire of his parents to provide the care that Randy needs, their inadequate finances hinder them from doing so.
Fortunately, our medical partner, World Surgical Foundation Philippines, is here to help. On March 29th, Randy will undergo hernia repair surgery at Our Lady of Peace Hospital, with a portion of the cost of the surgery being covered by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation. Randy’s family needs your help to raise the remaining $1,103 needed to defray the remaining charges.
Randy’s mother said: “There are a lot of sick people who need operations they cannot afford. My son has had to endure his condition for 15 years before getting treated. That’s why we are truly grateful to Watsi and World Surgical Foundation Philippines. If it weren’t for you, we would still be struggling to earn money for my son’s surgery. May you continue to help more in-need people.”