March 9, 2020
John is a baby from Kenya. John’s father, the family’s sole breadwinner, is employed casually to cut trees. His mother on the other hand is a full-time mom. His family lives in a single-rental house in Central Kenya. With limited income of $120 on average per month, John’s father is not able to raise the funds needed for his son’s treatment.
John was born with hypospadias, a congenital abnormality that causes urinary dysfunction. Without treatment, he will continue to experience uncomfortable symptoms and will be at risk of future infertility.
Fortunately, John is scheduled to undergo corrective surgery on March 10th. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $700 to cover the total cost of his procedure and care.
“If only I can see him urinate normally, I’ll be very happy,” says John’s mother.
John is a baby from Kenya. John’s father, the family's sole breadwinner, is employed casually to cut trees. His mother on the other hand is ...
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September 22, 2021
John did not yet undergo surgery.
Our medical partner shared an update with us on John that we wanted to share with you right away. They have been reaching out to John’s family throughout the past year, but his surgery has not yet taken place. John’s mother has continued to bring him to the clinic, but his father prefers he does not undergo surgery as he is worried about the risks. The medical team has shared more about the procedure with their family and has asked them to discuss the options. For now, our medical partner has asked that we support another patient who is waiting for treatment and when John’s family is ready for surgery, we will be there for them too. Thank you for your understanding.
Our medical partner shared an update with us on John that we wanted to share with you right away. They have been reaching out to John's fami...
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