Sunday is a 34-year-old gardener from Uganda. He is married and the father of two children; a boy and a girl who are both in primary school.
Sunday is a peasant, and his wife is a hair dresser. She is the breadwinner in the family, although her income is very little due to the high competition facing her business. Sunday is most happy when he is with his wife, whom he treasures very much. He will be fulfilled when their children get a good education.
Sunday first started feeling pain concentrated in his groin region, which later developed swelling. He has lived with this pain and swelling for five years. Sunday visited a hospital, where he was diagnosed with hernia. He was advised to have surgery, but never went back to hospital due to financial challenges. If not treated, Sunday may suffer many complications.
For $249, Sunday is able to undergo hernia repair surgery. After the surgery, he plans to look for a job and hopes to continue working in the gardens.
“I am unable to pay for my surgery. I am requesting for your help,” Sunday shared.