Sophia is a 56-year-old woman, and the single mother of two children. The oldest has finished school, and sells roasted corn in their local town. The youngest is in form four, waiting to sit for her exams this November. Sophia does small-scale farming, selling the produce for a living. She currently lives in a house that she inherited from her sister in their ancestral home.
Just over two weeks ago, Sophia started experiencing severe pain in her abdomen. She took some pain medication, but the pain worsened. After two days, she went to a nearby hospital and was examined. Some scans were also done, but her doctors could not determine what caused the pain. She was given some medication and sent back home. After taking the medication for a few days, her pain did not go away. A neighbor referred her to Kijabe Hospital for more assistance. On arrival at the hospital, she was immediately admitted, as she was found not to be in condition to go back home. While in the hospital, she was put on medication that finally helped to relieve the pain. After more tests, scans, and a biopsy, it was determined that Sophia has colon cancer. The cancer is causing an obstruction disrupting her digestive system. She is set to undergo a curative laparotomy surgery on November 14th. Now, Sophia needs your help to fund the $1,074 cost of the surgery.
Sophia says, “I never knew I had this condition. I just want to get well and provide for my daughter.”