Charles is a fifth-grade student from Kenya. Charles wants to be a doctor in the future. He is the only son in his family. Charles is being raised by his maternal grandmother. His mother left him when he was a small boy and his father’s whereabouts are not known. He is unable to get medical coverage because he does not have a birth certificate and cannot be included in the grandmother’s coverage. They live in their ancestral home in Maai Maahiu.
Charles was diagnosed with cryptorchidism, a condition in which one or both of the testicles remains undescended. If left untreated, Charles has an increased risk of developing hernias, testicular cancer, and fertility problems in the future.
Charles will be receiving assistance from our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation (AMHF). Fortunately, he is scheduled to undergo corrective surgery on January 5th. AMHF is requesting $646 to cover the total cost of his procedure and care.
Charles Grandmother says, “He has started being conscious of himself. This condition will affect his self-esteem if not helped.”