September 6, 2017
Meet two-year-old Gustavo. He lives with his mother, grandmother, and aunts and uncles in rural Guatemala. Gustavo loves eating vegetables and porridge.
Gustavo has been diagnosed with cryptorchidism, a medical condition in which the testes remained undescended. Without surgery, Gustavo is at risk of developing a hernia, infertility, or testicular cancer.
On September 6, Gustavo will undergo an orchidopexy surgery to correct his condition. Our medical partner, Wuqu’ Kawoq, is asking for $1,500 in donations to fund Gustavo’s surgery and hospital stay. This amount will also cover travel and accommodation costs for his mother.
“I have no doubt that Gustavo will feel better after his surgery. I thank you with my entire heart for all this help you have given us. May God bless you all,” says Gustavo’s mother.
Meet two-year-old Gustavo. He lives with his mother, grandmother, and aunts and uncles in rural Guatemala. Gustavo loves eating vegetables a...
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March 8, 2018
Gustavo underwent orchidopexy surgery.
Gustavo underwent a successful surgery to correct his cryptorchidism. Unfortunately, after undergoing surgery Gustavo returned home only to fall ill with fever and a severe cough. Gustavo’s mother rushed him to the hospital, where he had to be interned for a month due to having contracted pneumonia. While in the hospital, however, Gustavo recovered his health and is at home with his family, completely recovered.
Gustavo’s mother says, “I am proud of my son for having fought and survived through all of this. He brings me strength and will to keep going every day.”
Gustavo underwent a successful surgery to correct his cryptorchidism. Unfortunately, after undergoing surgery Gustavo returned home only to ...
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