June 1, 2022
Sela is a 12-year-old 6th grade student. He has two siblings and Sela’s parents sell fruit at the market to support their family. Sela shared that he likes to read books and play football.
Sela has been experiencing a sore throat, difficulty swallowing and breathing, and loss of appetite. Frequent illness causes him to miss school. Sela was recently diagnosed with enlarged tonsils and adenoids, which, if not treated, will cause his symptoms to persist and possibly intensify over time.
Our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, is requesting $265 to fund a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy for Sela, which is scheduled to take place on June 1st. Surgeons will remove his tonsils and adenoids, hopefully relieving Sela of his symptoms and helping him live much more comfortably.
Sela’s parents say, “We hope our son will be in good health and be able to eat and breathe better.”
Sela is a 12-year-old 6th grade student. He has two siblings and Sela's parents sell fruit at the market to support their family. Sela share...
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July 14, 2022
Sela underwent surgery to remove his adenoids and tonsils so he can breath and eat more easily.
Sela was nervous to travel to a strange city, but made friends quickly with the hospital staff who took good care of him. He had a successful operation and spent a few days in the hospital until surgeons were sure he could travel home. He will now be able to grow up without worrying about the infection coming back. He can breathe easily, swallow his food without pain, and sleep much better at night.
Sela said, “I was always feeling sick, and couldn’t go to school or play with my friends. I am excited that I will feel good again and eat whatever I want! The hospital staff was very good to me, and I am grateful to all of the people who helped.”
Sela was nervous to travel to a strange city, but made friends quickly with the hospital staff who took good care of him. He had a successfu...
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