Maly is a 40-year-old farmer who is married and has one son and two daughters. Besides farming, she also sells beer. In her spare time, Maly enjoys cooking at home and listening to the radio.
Two years ago, Maly developed left thumb pain that made it very difficult for her to hold onto things. She used to take pain killers to help her feel better, but her thumb never improved. In the last six months, the pain has worsened and her range of motion has decreased. Maly has been diagnosed with a a severe case of stenosing tenosynovitis, or trigger finger, which requires surgical treatment. She currently experiences stiffness, swelling, and pain in her finger.
Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner can help. On April 1st, Maly will undergo a tendon release procedure so that she can regain use of her left hand. Once recovered, she will be able to pick up and hold things normally again. Now, our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, is requesting $541 to fund this procedure.
Maly shared, “I look forward to being free of this pain and using my hand again.”