July 24, 2016
Winfred is a three-month-old baby living in Kenya with her parents. About one month ago, her mother noticed that her head was growing at a faster rate compared to the rest of her body. Very soon after, during a regular pediatric visit, Winfred’s doctor recognized that Winfred’s head was abnormal and recommended a scan for further evaluation.
The scan revealed that Winfred has hydrocephalus, a congenital condition where there is excessive accumulation cerebral fluid in the head that causes increasing pressure and swelling. A shunt is required to drain the excess fluid and minimize the pressure exerted on the brain. Winfred’s father provides the only income of the family as a construction worker, and is unable to afford such a procedure. If not treated, accumulation of cerebral spinal fluid may cause brain damage.
For $615, Winfred can receive the procedure she needs to reduce risk of brain damage. The total cost also covers the medications, supplies, imaging, and five days of inpatient care.
“Raising money for Winfred surgery is now the big challenge,” shares Winfred’s mother. “We have just started our young family, unaware of what awaited us. Please help us give our daughter treatment.”
Winfred is a three-month-old baby living in Kenya with her parents. About one month ago, her mother noticed that her head was growing at a f...
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October 18, 2016
Winfred successfully received life-saving brain surgery.
Three-month-old Winfred from Kenya was born with hydrocephalus, a disorder where extra cerebrospinal fluid accumulates in the cranium.
After traveling hours with her mother to Watsi’s medical partner, Winfred’s surgery to drain the excess fluid in her head from hydrocephalus was successful! The treatment has helped steady the high intra-cranial pressure minimizing the risk of life-threatening brain stem compression, and has majorly increased her chance for survival. Winfred’s family is hopeful that their baby can grow into a healthy and strong little girl.
Winfred’s mother wanted to share her gratitude with their donors, “I wish to express my heartfelt gratitude for your help in financing my daughter’s surgery. This assistance has brought a warm and bright ray of light representing good and caring people who are attentive to the plight of others,” she says, “Being that our needs are many, this aid helped us greatly. May you be blessed for your careful consideration and decision to understand us in our endless struggle to manage the condition Winfred has.”
Three-month-old Winfred from Kenya was born with hydrocephalus, a disorder where extra cerebrospinal fluid accumulates in the cranium.
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