Christine is a hardworking 50-year-old mother from Uganda. She has two sons and two daughters, with her oldest working as a teacher and the rest currently attending school. After the death of her husband 14 years ago, Christine moved back in with her parents and has been supporting her children through farming.
For some time now, Christine has been experiencing severe lower abdominal pains, as well as bleeding. She has been diagnosed with multiple uterine myomas, or growths that develop on the uterus wall. To alleviate her symptoms, she must undergo a hysterectomy, a procedure in which surgeons will remove her uterus.
Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $219 to fund Christine’s surgery. On August 4th, she will undergo gynecological surgery at our medical partner’s care center. Once recovered, Christine will be able to resume her daily activities free of pain.
Christine says “I will really be grateful seeing my health restored. My children are still studying, and they need me. I am in such poor health and unable to help.”