Gabriel is a three-week-old boy from Kenya. He is the only child of his young parents, both of whom are farmers.
Gabriel was born with a large head size compared to his body, a condition determined to be hydrocephalus. This has caused excessive buildup of cerebral spinal fluid and has the potential for severe brain damage.
Gabriel’s head has continued growing in size, leaving him irritable and uncomfortable. Both his parents have no external source of income and are unable to provide the funds for his treatment.
Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $685 to fund Gabriel’s care. On January 19, he will undergo a shunt insertion surgery to drain the fluid from his brain.
His parents are grateful to have found our medical partner and hope that their son can enjoy a happy start to his young life.
“I am glad to have found a place where Gabriel can be treated,” says his mother.