December 10, 2014
“I would like to be like other children.” says Grace, a nine-year-old Kenyan student who lives with her mother and two siblings in the outskirts of Nairobi.
Grace has a brain tumor that has been causing persistent seizures, severe headaches, and affecting her walking. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, reports, “Grace suffers from increased intracranial pressure, which may lead to brain damage and loss of sight if surgery is not done. The surgery will save Grace’s life and she will be able to continue with her education.”
Grace adds, “I hope I’ll get well soon, so that I can study without interruption.”
Watsi community, let’s work together to raise the $1260 needed for a craniotomy to remove the seizure and headache-inducing tumor, and help Grace get back to school!
"I would like to be like other children." says Grace, a nine-year-old Kenyan student who lives with her mother and two siblings in the outsk...
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February 12, 2015
Grace received surgery to remove a brain tumor that had been causing her persistent seizures and severe headaches.
The operation was a success!
Grace’s doctors tell us, “Grace had a successful surgery, and has had a remarkable recovery. She no longer has headaches, and is able to move around by herself. Grace is now no longer at risk of brain damage.”
“Thank you very much for giving my daughter a second chance!” Grace’s mother says. “You’ve supported her surgery, and I’ll be forever grateful.”
The operation was a success!
Grace's doctors tell us, "Grace had a successful surgery, and has had a remarkable recovery. She no longer h...
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