“Daudi is the 11th born in a family of twelve children,” says our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation (AMHF). “He lives with his family in the coastal region of Kenya. He was enrolled in school (class two) but dropped out of school in 2014 due to persistent headaches. In May 2015, he lost his ability to walk and he has to be assisted to move about.”
Daudi, a nine-year-old boy from Kenya, was subsequently diagnosed with a brain tumor.
“Daudi is at a high risk of intra-cranial pressure, which may cause brain damage or death,” AMHF continues. “It can lead to decreased cardiac respiratory function, and eventually loss of consciousness. In addition, the tumor can also result to visual impairment if not treated and may not regain his walking ability.”
For $1260, Daudi can undergo a craniotomy to remove the tumor. His mother is a farmer and his father is older, and cannot work. Together they are unable to raise the funds for their son’s treatment.
“It has been a difficult few years watching our son lose most of his functionalities and drop out of school,” shares Daudi’s mother. “I pray that he gets well.”
Let’s support Daudi and his family, and help this young boy heal.