Turyahariwe is a farmer, a widow, and a mother to three daughters. All her daughters are now married - one is a nurse, one a primary school teacher, and one is a hairdresser. Turyahariwe earns a living from the small coffee and banana plantation that she was left to her by her late husband. Through farming, she has been able to support and educate her children.
Ten years ago, Turyahariwe began to experience shortness of breath when sleeping. She was ultimately diagnosed with a goiter, which is an abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland. She needs surgery to prevent her symptoms from getting worse and from any further complications.
Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is helping Turyahariwe receive treatment. She is scheduled to undergo a thyroidectomy on January 5th at our medical partner’s care center. Surgeons will remove all or part of her thyroid gland. This procedure will cost $252, and she and her family need help raising money.
Turyahariwe shared, “I hope to get a new life after surgery because this disfigurement really gives me a hard time. Once recovered, I will continue with farming.”