April 24, 2014
Meet Martha, a 12-year-old girl from Kenya. Martha’s mother died when she was giving birth, so Martha grew up in an orphanage.
Martha lives with a brain tumor that causes her severe headaches and weakness in her legs. Left untreated, the brain tumor could cause permanent brain damage and possibly death. The orphanage where she lives takes great care of her, but they don’t have the resources to pay for her treatment.
“We are grateful that Martha has a chance of treatment,” her guardian at the orphanage says. “We are thankful for those willing to support her surgery.”
For $1,500, Martha will receive a craniotomy to remove the tumor. She will stop experiencing severe headaches, and she can live without risk of the tumor growing. Let’s help Martha grow up healthy and strong!
Meet Martha, a 12-year-old girl from Kenya. Martha's mother died when she was giving birth, so Martha grew up in an orphanage.
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February 12, 2015
Martha received a craniotomy to remove a brain tumor, and heartbreakingly didn't make it.
Martha’s surgery was initially successful. Doctors hoped she would make a full recovery. But Martha developed complications while in recovery, and we are heartbroken to tell you that she passed just two days after her surgery. We are committed to reporting all outcomes to you transparently, even the ones we wish were different.
Thank you for giving Martha access to healthcare. We, and her family, will never forget it.
Martha's surgery was initially successful. Doctors hoped she would make a full recovery. But Martha developed complications while in recover...
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