Sarah is a 39-year-old woman from Kenya. She and her husband do not have a reliable source of income, and depend on the little they can obtain from their family land. Her eldest child, now 20, has completed secondary school but remains at home, while her youngest is seven years old and in Grade 2.
Sarah first noticed a swelling at the front of her neck in 2015. Over the years, it has grown and caused increasing pressure on her neck, making it difficult for her to breathe comfortably. She has sought medical attention but has been unable to access the lasting treatment she needs.
Recently, Sarah traveled to IcFEM Dreamland Mission Hospital to seek treatment. She has been diagnosed with a goitre, which is an enlargement of the thyroid gland. Doctors have now recommended a thyroidectomy to treat her condition and relieve her symptoms.
Alongside her health challenges, Sarah carries a heavy emotional burden at home. Her husband struggles with alcohol abuse and becomes emotionally abusive when intoxicated, often leaving her distressed and discouraged. Yet Sarah continues to hold her family together and care for her children as best she can. With five children to support, the cost of surgery is far beyond their reach.
Our medical partner, IcFEM Dreamland Mission Hospital, is helping Sarah receive treatment. On August 6th, she will undergo surgery to help her breathe more easily, restore her physical comfort and give her the peace of mind she longs for. With renewed health, Sarah can continue caring for her children and face the future with greater strength and hope. Now, Sarah needs help to fund this $1,450 procedure.
She says: “Thank you for your support. I have suffered for many years, before getting this opportunity for treatment. I am truly grateful for your help.”
