Brandon is a ten-month-old boy from Kenya. He has one sibling and lives with his parents. To support their family, his mother knits woolen sweaters, and his father is employed as a caretaker.
When Brandon was one month old, his parents noticed swelling in a sensitive area. They took him to a doctor, who assured them the swelling would reduce and repair on its own. However, months passed and Brandon has still been experiencing pain. His parents took him to see a specialist at our medical partner’s care center, BethanyKids Kijabe Hospital (BKKH).
At BKKH, Brandon was diagnosed with an inguinal hernia, a condition in which abdominal tissue protrudes into the groin area, causing swelling. On March 3, Brandon will undergo surgery to repair his condition. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is asking for $423 to cover the cost of his surgery and accompanying labs and medication. Brandon’s family is contributing $72 toward his treatment.