Meet three-year-old Lewis from Kenya! He is an only child, and his single mother works as a house help in the capital, Nairobi, leaving Lewis in the care of his ailing grandmother.
Lewis has been diagnosed with a condition called epispadias, which is an abnormal opening from the bladder neck to the urethra opening. It causes Lewis severe discomfort and leaves him unable to control his bladder. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, reports, “Lewis’ condition means he is prone to urinary tract infections. Without treatment he will likely become infertile.” His mother and grandmother desperately wish to help him, but are unable to afford the surgery he needs.
Lewis’ grandmother says, “I wish my grandson well and I hope that he’ll get treatment soon. We have nowhere else to get support, and my prayer is that we get help.”
For $1,500, doctors will repair and reconstruct Lewis’ bladder wall and opening, he will receive the necessary medication and care in a health facility. Let’s help little Lewis get the care he needs, so he can grow up, happy, healthy and proud of who he is!