“My wish is to have a healthy son, one that will have a normal life,” shares Andres’ mother.
Andres is a 9-month-old baby boy from Guatemala. He came to our medical partner, Wuqu’ Kawoq (WK), with a large hernia.
“His hernia has grown to the point where it is irreducible,” shares WK. “If left untreated his hernia could cause infertility, loss of blood flow to the intestine (strangulation), and immense pain.”
“His father is a day worker in the fields and does odd jobs to support his family,” WK continues. “His mother works to maintain the home and care for their children. Nine people live in their house together.”
Andres’ family cannot afford the treatment cost. Fortunately, we can help. For $565, we can fully fund the life-changing surgery that Andres needs.
“This treatment will repair his inguinal canal and allow him to avoid further discomfort and future complications due to his hernia,” WK adds. “His parents will be supported both financially and emotionally through the operation and post-op process. They will be guided by our staff through the hospitalization process, and receive counseling. This repair surgery will fix his hernia, and allow him to live a normal life.”