Stephen is a young boy from Kenya. He was diagnosed with cryptorchidism, a condition in which one or both of the testicles remains undescended. If left untreated, Stephen has an increased risk of developing hernias, testicular cancer, and fertility problems in the future. Stephen will be receiving assistance from our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation (AMHF). Fortunately, he is scheduled to undergo corrective surgery on April 15. AMHF is requesting $542 to cover the total cost of his procedure and care. “Please help me because no matter what I do, it would take my husband and I years to raise the needed funds,” says Stephen’s mother.

M'bachundu is a farmer with a wife and grown children from Malawi. He does a lot of farming, growing tobacco on his farm. He enjoys sitting and relaxing in his free time. Since February, M'bachundu has been experiencing urinary issues. These symptoms are caused by an enlarged prostate, a condition called benign prostatic hyperplasia. He needs to undergo a prostate resection surgery, a procedure in which surgeons will remove part of the enlarged gland. Our medical partner, World Altering Medicine, is requesting $733 to fund M'bachundu's surgery. On March 21, he will undergo prostate surgery at Nkhoma Hospital, our medical partner's care center. The requested money pays for supplies, medications, and two weeks of hospital stay. He is ready for surgery and confident that it will help him. He says, "This program is helping me very much so that I can return to good health and stay on the frontlines of my work as a farmer."

Broony is a baby from Kenya. He is the youngest of five children. Broony has been diagnosed with hydrocephalus, a condition in which excess cerebrospinal fluid accumulates in the brain and increases intracranial pressure. As a result of his condition, Broony has been experiencing an increasing head circumference. Without treatment, Broony will experience severe physical and developmental delays. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $685 to cover the cost of surgery for Broony that will treat his hydrocephalus. The procedure is scheduled to take place on April 3 and will drain the excess fluid from Broony's brain. This will reduce intracranial pressure and greatly improve his quality of life. With proper treatment, Broony will hopefully develop into a strong, healthy young boy. “I thank God for BethanyKids, I hope we can get help,” says Broony’s mother.