November 2, 2016
John Lee is an eight-year-old boy living in the Philippines with his parents and four siblings. His parents are unable to afford all of their children’s education, so John Lee’s grandparents pay his tuition and act as his guardians. John Lee is in the second grade. His father is a farm laborer, and his mother is a housewife. His father’s income only covers their basic expenses.
John Lee has a cleft palate with a unilateral cleft lip. In other words, the roof of his mouth opens into his nose, and there is an opening in his upper lip. At home, John Lee is a talkative and joyful child. However, his condition makes him feel shy in public, and he is sometimes reluctant to go to school.
Fortunately, on November 3, John Lee underwent repair surgery with our medical partner, International Care Ministries. The total cost of the surgery, including supplies and five days of inpatient care, is $322. His family needs help to pay the medical bill.
“I am very happy for my grandson,” shares his grandmother. “We have waited so long for this chance. I really want him to finish his studies so he can reach his dreams and ambitions in life.”
John Lee is an eight-year-old boy living in the Philippines with his parents and four siblings. His parents are unable to afford all of thei...
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March 7, 2017
John Lee successfully underwent cleft lip surgery.
For weeks, John’s surgery was deferred because of his cough and colds. Fortunately, he was finally cleared, and his surgical intervention was successful. Surgeons rearranged the muscles of his soft palate, repairing the cleft and repairing the abnormal tissue.
Now, John is more active than ever. He is no longer shy, and he can eat comfortably. His family is thrilled with the changes they see in John.
His grateful father shares, “Finally, our prayers for John were granted. We’ve waited for this for so long, and we almost lost hope because we felt helpless about his problem. We thank you that this day came and for all who offered assistance for my son’s operation…Now, my son can have a fresh new start and live a normal life. We are very excited for what he will become someday.”
For weeks, John's surgery was deferred because of his cough and colds. Fortunately, he was finally cleared, and his surgical intervention wa...
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