September 24, 2015
This is Erick, a 14-year-old high school student from Kenya who lives with his parents and younger brother.
Erick was born with undescended testicles. This condition, if left untreated, could lead to complications such as testicular cancer, the development of a hernia, or infertility in the future.
Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation (AMHF), shares that Erick’s parents have raised $220 towards treating his condition, which includes all of their savings. Unfortunately, with their sparse income, they are unable to fund the entire amount for their son’s surgery.
For $570, doctors will perform a double orchidopexy surgery to correct Erick’s condition and prevent any future complications.
“If I get treated, I won’t have to worry about anything and therefore, I will improve in my studies. I hope to be great in future,” says Erick.
This is Erick, a 14-year-old high school student from Kenya who lives with his parents and younger brother.
Erick was born with undescend...
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December 16, 2015
Erick received successful surgery.
“Erick’s testicles were successfully dropped in the scrotal sac,” explains our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation (AMHF). “This has greatly minimized the risk of infertility and development of an inguinal hernia. It will also prevent testicular torsion in adolescence and maintain the appearance of a normal scrotum as boys with one visible testicle are frequently subjected to teasing.”
Erick shares, “I am happy and I have nothing to be worried about. My teachers say I am performing better in school and I believe it’s because I am treated now like any other boy. Thank you so much.”
"Erick’s testicles were successfully dropped in the scrotal sac," explains our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation (AMHF)...
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