Francis is a one-month-old baby boy from Tanzania, born into a family of three kids.
Francis is a warm little boy who was born with spina bifida, a medical condition in which the spine does not close properly before birth. After delivery, the surgeon diagnosed Francis with spina bifida and recommended surgery to close the open part on his back. If not treated, Francis will suffer nerve damage and also be at risk of infections.
Francis’s mother sells vegetables in the market, and his father is a farmer. They both do not earn enough to be able to afford Francis’s treatment. On August 7, Francis will undergo spina bifida closure surgery. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $966 to fund surgical materials, medication, and five nights of hospital stay.
Francis’s mother says, “Please help my son get better, I cannot afford his treatment but I pray that God blesses everyone who is touched to help my son.”