George is a young, active 5-year-old boy. George’s father is a taxi driver and his mother does small scale farming to supplement their earnings. Last month, his mother noticed something that didn’t seem right when she was bathing him. Upon getting examined by the doctor, the doctor scheduled a corrective surgery to put his testes in place and prevent future challenges.
George was diagnosed with cryptorchidism, a condition in which one or both of the testicles remains undescended. If left untreated, George has an increased risk of developing hernias, testicular cancer, and fertility problems in the future.
George will be receiving assistance from our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation (AMHF) to undergo corrective surgery on March 30th.
George’s mother shared, “We would like our child to have a family of his own when he grows up but if left untreated, his medical condition makes that impossible. We are requesting for any help so that our son can get treated.”