October 18, 2021
Mesa is a seven-year-old student and a student in first grade. He has one older brother and one younger brother, and his parents are grocery sellers. When he is not in school, Mesa enjoys playing football with his friends.
Four months ago, Mesa developed a chalazion, or an inflamed cyst in the tear gland, of his right eye causing him swelling and pain. It is difficult for him to see clearly and to study.
Mesa’s family traveled for two and a half hours to seek treatment from our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre (CSC). On October 18th, surgeons at CSC will remove the cyst through a chalazion excision procedure. After recovery, Mesa’s symptoms should improve and now his family needs help raising $187 to fund his procedure and care.
Mesa’s father shared, “I hope his eye gets better after the surgery so he can return to studying and playing with his friends.”
Mesa is a seven-year-old student and a student in first grade. He has one older brother and one younger brother, and his parents are grocery...
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October 22, 2021
Mesa underwent a procedure on his eye and has headed home feeling well.
Mesa and his family traveled to CSC to have his special eye surgery. All went well and they remained at the hospital until surgeons were sure he had no complications. This procedure will allow him to be more comfortable, see more clearly, and continue his studies. He can’t wait to play football with his friends again!
Mesa’s mother said: “we’re very happy Mesa’s swollen eye and pain will go away. He was ashamed to have other children see his eye, and he can be more confident when he returns to school.”
Mesa and his family traveled to CSC to have his special eye surgery. All went well and they remained at the hospital until surgeons were sur...
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