March 20, 2017
John Mark is an active two-year-old boy from the Philippines. He enjoys playing outside with his friends and loves his family very much. His mother is a homemaker, and his father is a fisherman.
Since he was two months old, John Mark has had a swelling in his neck. In 2015, he was diagnosed with a cyst that could only be treated surgically. Due to economic hardship, his family could not afford treatment. As John Mark has grown, the cyst has grown too, making treatment an urgent need.
On March 21, John Mark will undergo a sistrunk procedure—during which his cyst will be removed—at our medical partner’s care center, Silliman University Medical Center. Our medical partner, International Care Ministries, is asking for $1,464 to fund John Mark’s hospital and physician fees.
“We are thankful as parents that our child will be treated. We have been praying for this since he was diagnosed,” says John Mark’s mother. “Thank you so much for your desire to help us.”
John Mark is an active two-year-old boy from the Philippines. He enjoys playing outside with his friends and loves his family very much. His...
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July 7, 2017
John Mark received cyst removal surgery.
John Mark successfully underwent a Sistrunk procedure, during which the cyst on his neck was removed. He was discharged without any complications. John Mark now has no swelling on his neck, and his friends no longer tease him. His mother says that this operation was really timely because she plans to enroll John Mark in school in June. Both of John Mark’s parents say that they will practice good health habits with their son and that they are very excited to see him enjoy his childhood and his future.
“After the surgery, me and my husband were really in tears seeing our son bravely overcome the surgery. When we were out of the hospital, my son enjoyed so much the new life given to him. A million thanks to all who support my child and gave him the surgery he needs. We are so much in debt to all of you. We are praying always for the great success of the organization who facilitated us and the donors who fund for the surgery. Thank you so much, my son now is free from his condition,” says John Mark’s mother.
John Mark successfully underwent a Sistrunk procedure, during which the cyst on his neck was removed. He was discharged without any complica...
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