Leon is a 20-month-old boy from Kenya. His mother, who is raising Leon on her own, does not have a stable job but works hard to make ends meet. She does laundry work and sells groceries to provide for their family. From the work she does, she is unable to afford a rented house and stays with her mother (Leon’s grandmother).
Leon was diagnosed with cryptorchidism, a condition in which one or both of the testicles remains undescended. If left untreated, Leon has an increased risk of developing hernias, testicular cancer, and fertility problems in the future.
Leon will be receiving assistance from our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation (AMHF). Fortunately, he is scheduled to undergo corrective surgery on January 21st. AMHF is requesting $561 to cover the total cost of his procedure and care.
Leon’s mother says, “As a parent, I would like my child to have a family of his own but his condition is hindering that if untreated. I am requesting for the financial support for Leon to be treated.”