January 18, 2016
Immediately after she was born, doctors noticed that Elaine, an eight-month-old girl from Kenya, was developing hydrocephalus.
Hydrocephalus is a condition that causes an enlarged head, sleepiness, and irritability. Although she was treated early, her ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt- a device that relieves pressure on the brain caused by fluid accumulation- began to press on her brain and now a revision to the shunt is needed.
Although Elaine’s mother works as a schoolteacher, she has not been able to work as a result of her daughter’s condition, and therefore cannot pay for the shunt revision. “Our life was much better and we were relaxed and happy and I even got a babysitter. When Elaine began throwing up, she left without notifying me. I just pray and hope that Elaine will get treated,” says Elaine’s mother.
For $600, we can fully fund treatment that will reduce the pressure in Elaine’s brain and prevent visual impairment.
Immediately after she was born, doctors noticed that Elaine, an eight-month-old girl from Kenya, was developing hydrocephalus.
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March 7, 2016
Elaine received life-saving brain surgery.
Elaine’s shunt revision to treat her hydrocephalus, a condition that causes and enlarged head and irritability, was a success.
“She is recovering well and the treatment has helped stabilize her intracranial pressure, therefore reducing the risk of Elaine suffering brain damage and visual impairment,” our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, says.
“Elaine’s treatment has given me an great satisfaction,” shares Elaine’s mother. “She would not have made it without the love and generosity you displayed in funding her treatment. Thank you so much and keep up with the life changing works you are doing.”
Elaine's shunt revision to treat her hydrocephalus, a condition that causes and enlarged head and irritability, was a success.
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