February 2, 2016
Mitchelle is a 2-month-old baby girl from Kenya with congenital hydrocephalus, or brain swelling.
It has been a difficult couple of months for Mitchelle and her family. Two months ago, she was born with swelling on her lower back (spina bifida) which was repaired soon after birth thanks to funds raised by family and friends.
Just two months later, Mitchelle has excess fluid in her brain. She needs surgery to help drain the excess fluid and maintain normal intra-cranial pressure in her head. If left untreated, Mitchelle is likely to suffer brain damage, lose her vision, and die at a young age.
Between her family’s small income from farming and Mitchelle’s previous surgery, her parents cannot afford care. With $615, Mitchelle can receive treatment to reduce excess fluid and pressure on her brain and give her a normal, healthy life.
“We love Mitchelle and we will appreciate anyone who can help her get treatment,” says Mitchelle’s mother.
Mitchelle is a 2-month-old baby girl from Kenya with congenital hydrocephalus, or brain swelling.
It has been a difficult couple of month...
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March 21, 2016
Mitchelle received surgery to treat congenital hydrocephalus.
“Mitchelle’s surgery to help drain excess fluid from her head was successful,” reports our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation. “The treatment has helped stabilize her intra-cranial pressure minimizing the risk of brain damage.” Doctors inserted a shunt into Mitchelle’s brain in order to reroute the fluid to her abdomen for resorption.
“Thank you very much for your kindness. I wish you continued good health so you might continue to do all your good deeds and help many other people just like you helped my daughter,” shares Mitchelle’s mother.
"Mitchelle’s surgery to help drain excess fluid from her head was successful," reports our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Found...
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