Say hello to G. Hiwot, a four-year-old from Ethiopia! G. Hiwot was born without much of a bladder, but instead a huge wound in its place. This condition, called bladder exstrophy, is very painful for him. In addition, since he was born, his kidneys have been leaking urine into his body.
G. Hiwot’s mother cannot afford his treatment. She lives in the country and had to travel 1,500 miles to get G. Hiwot to the hospital. She spent all her savings doing so.
We, however, can help and help very well. For $1,500, G. Hiwot will receive a Mainz pouch diversion that will enable him to control his urine. The wound will heal and he will be able to live normally. Let’s get it done!