Meet Jhon, a young 12-year-old boy from the Philippines. He lives with his parents and his four-year-old brother. He loves to run and play basketball.
Jhon was born with a right inguinal hernia. This is a medical condition in which tissue protrudes through a weak spot in the abdominal muscles near the groin region. Jhnon was advised to have surgery when he was younger, but his parents were unable to raise the funds to cover the surgery.
The hernia has increased in size and causes Jhon discomfort when he lifts heavy objects. Jhon requires a hydrocele repair to relieve the swelling and repair his hernia.
Our medical partner, International Care Ministries (ICM), has arranged for Jhon to undergo surgery on April 19. Jhon needs our help to raise $1,098 to pay for his surgery. This will also cover his hospital stay as he recovers from the surgery.
“We as a family are thankful to all of you for helping our son. We are very excited for the results of the surgery and pray that it will be a success,” says Jhon’s mother.