Stephen is a playful, active preschooler from central Kenya. He lives with his mother, a hair stylist, in a two-room house.
Three years ago, Stephen’s father was working at our medical partner’s care center, BethanyKids Kijabe Hospital, and brought his son in for a check-up. Stephen was diagnosed with a right undescended testicle. His parents decided to wait until he was a bit older to take him in for surgery. If left untreated, Stephen is at risk of fertility problems, testicular cancer, and inguinal hernia.
“I think life has been very unfair to me,” Stephen’s mother says. “But meeting someone who displays love and willingness to help has really lifted my spirits. May God bless you.”
Stephen is scheduled to undergo corrective surgery on March 9. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $535 to cover the cost of the operation.