Maria is a 20-year-old woman from Malawi. She lives with her family in a small farming village, and was attending high school until a recent incident. Five months ago, Maria noticed a mass in her abdomen. Although not terribly painful, it has been growing steadily and now gets in the way of her daily tasks. Maria has dropped out of classes since the discovery of the mass, and she is worried about her health and her fertility.
If the mass is cancerous, surgery could save her life. If it is non-cancerous, it needs to be evaluated and removed. Maria’s family is very poor, and does not have the means to pay for all of the costs associated with treatment.
We can make the difference by joining together to donate the $300 for her medical expenses. Maria is anxious to receive treatment and be well again. She wants to return to high school, graduate, and spend more time with her family and friends. Let’s do what we can to help Maria get back to her classes!