March 7, 2016
“There are times that he is crying because of pain and it causes us to worry about him,” Joel’s parents say of their four-year-old son. Joel has an inguinal hernia, which has caused his scrotum to swell, and additionally causes him a great deal of pain and discomfort.
Our medical partner, International Care Ministries (ICM), tells us that when Joel was only one year old, his family sought treatment from a medical mission in their home country of the Philippines, but they could not afford the surgery the doctor recommended.
ICM adds, “Joel is very active and playful, he also requires attention from his parents according to his mother.” His father works as a sugar cane farmer and his older sister as a store clerk so that together they can support the family.
There is no extra money to go towards Joel’s treatment. His mother shares: “I am asking for your help for my son’s operation; this operation will cure my son of this condition and we as his family will not worry anymore about him and for his future.”
For $465, Joel will undergo an operation to repair his hernia, eliminating his swelling and pain. This operation will also prevent Joel from developing any further complications related to his hernia.
“I am so thankful for all your help and for making my son’s operation possible,” his mother adds.
"There are times that he is crying because of pain and it causes us to worry about him," Joel's parents say of their four-year-old son. Joel...
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April 29, 2016
Joel underwent successful hernia repair surgery.
“As a mother seeing your child to be healed is like heaven. I am very grateful and overwhelmed that Joel was able to undergo operation through your help,” Joel’s mother shared after her son’s procedure.
Our medical partner, International Care Ministries (ICM) details the improvements that Joel is already making. “After Joel underwent the herniotomy, he is very active and lively which makes his parents assured that their child is already well. He can now do the things he wants to do with minimal restrictions until the wound will completely healed. Overall, Joel is in a good recovery pace and his family can’t stop thanking everyone who had been a part of Joel’s journey to healing.”
“Now,” ICM continues, “his parents have a positive outlook towards Joel’s future, that he can finish his studies and reach his dreams.”
“For all the donors who had big hearts for the needy, thank you,” Joel’s mother said. “I am so thankful for the people who are willing to help Joel be healed from his condition. May you be blessed more and may you help more less fortunate people like us.Thank you so much.”
"As a mother seeing your child to be healed is like heaven. I am very grateful and overwhelmed that Joel was able to undergo operation throu...
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