Elizabeth is a thirteen-year-old girl from Tanzania who loves school. She is currently in sixth grade and wants to become a doctor one day.
A year ago, Elizabeth started experiencing shortness of breath and having trouble breathing. Her mother took her to the hospital, where Elizabeth was diagnosed with a tonsil infection. Although she was administered medication, her symptoms have only gotten worse. She cannot sleep through the night, and she experiences fevers on a regular basis.
Elizabeth needs a tonsillectomy to heal her throat. Without this treatment, Elizabeth will continue to have a hard time breathing and swallowing, and risks recurrent infections. Soon, her school attendance and performance will likely begin to suffer—a huge disappointment for the would-be doctor.
Although Elizabeth’s parents cannot afford the cost of surgery, there is hope. For $633, we can sponsor her operation, set to take place on August 3. This funding will also cover the cost of her four-day hospital visit and month-long rehabilitation stay.
Let’s help Elizabeth heal—so that she can one day do the same for others.