December 1, 2016
Gemafel is a 35-year-old woman from the Philippines. She has six children, and her husband works as a laborer. She helps her husband support the family by cooking and selling snacks.
Gemafel has been experiencing tightness around the neck, which causes her pain and difficulty breathing. She has been unable to work on the family farm. Despite her health concerns, her family could not afford to seek treatment.
Fortunately, Gemafel learned about our medical partner, International Care Ministries. She underwent a biopsy and was diagnosed with a thyroid condition. On December 6, she will undergo thyroid surgery. Now, she needs help to fund this $1,289 procedure. After recovery, Gemafel plans to apply to jobs around town.
“I would like to thank you,” says Gemafel. “This condition is a great burden to me and hinders me in doings things that I want to do. When I was informed of this great news, I was overwhelmed. I am praying that this will be a success, and I owe it to all of you.”
Gemafel is a 35-year-old woman from the Philippines. She has six children, and her husband works as a laborer. She helps her husband support...
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February 1, 2017
Gemafel underwent successful thyroid surgery.
Gemafel is very happy with the results of the operation. She no longer has difficulty eating and swallowing. She also feels new confidence. Gemafel and her family are very thankful to the donors who helped them.
“You are very passionate to help the needy individuals,” she says. “I am thankful that I am one of the recipients of your generosity. Our family was overwhelmed by your goodness. Thank you so much to the sponsors, who had an open heart to extend their help to people like me. I pray that more blessings will come unto you and you may help a lot more people with conditions like mine. My heart is so overwhelmed because blessings upon blessings came to me after I was treated. I will really do my best to work hard for my family and take care of this second life that was given to me. Thank you so much for all the help.”
Gemafel is very happy with the results of the operation. She no longer has difficulty eating and swallowing. She also feels new confidence. ...
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