Glen is a quiet two-year-old toddler. Glen and his two elder siblings have recently lost their parents, and are currently living with his grandmother in Naivasha after rotating between the homes of different relatives. After hearing about their experiences, Glen’s grandmother decided to bring them to her house and take full custody of them. However, she is not able to work and only has a small grocery shop where she sells fruits and vegetables for a living. With limited income and lack of health insurance, the cost of Glen’s treatment places a heavy burden upon Glen’s grandmother.
Glen was diagnosed with cryptorchidism, a condition in which one or both of the testicles remains undescended. If left untreated, Glen has an increased risk of developing hernias, testicular cancer, and fertility problems in the future. Fortunately, Glen will be receiving assistance from our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation (AMHF). He is scheduled to undergo corrective surgery on June 22nd. AMHF is requesting $569 to cover the total cost of his procedure and care.
Glen’s grandmother is appreciative of the support for her young grandson, “It is very difficult for me to raise any money for his surgery as I also have to take care of his elder siblings. I am just requesting for any help that we can get financially.”