Meet Grace, a 35-year-old loving wife and mother of three. Grace is a community health worker for HIV/AIDS patients at a hospital in Kenya.
“As a Community Health Worker Grace has been a ray of hope for many patients,” says our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation.
For over a year now, Grace has been experiencing spotting blood and pain. After a screening, she was determined to have early signs of cervical cancer. To prevent the spread of cancer and an early death, her doctor recommends a total abdominal hysterectomy. This surgical procedure will remove the uterus and cervix through an incision in the lower abdomen.
Grace receives a monthly volunteer allowance that is insufficient to cover her basic expenses, let alone this surgery. Grace’s husband is a casual electrician who relies on taking whatever electrical jobs he may find, and cannot help cover the cost.
For $790, we can help Grace receive this life-saving surgery, lab work, medication, and 12 days of care in the hospital.
“I love my work and hope to get well and continue working with the community,” Grace says with a smile.
Grace has provided so much care for her community—let’s help do the same for her.