November 1, 2013
Virginia is a 53-year-old woman living in Guatemala. She is experiencing severe pain in her abdomen, accompanied with severe cramping at every meal. Her symptoms are caused by gallstones, which are inflaming her gallbladder and forcing her to restrict her diet.
Virginia works in the coffee fields, but she earns very little and is having difficulty working because of the increasing pain from the gallstones. This makes it impossible for her to pay for the treatment she needs on her own.
We are raising $490 to cover the costs of gallbladder surgery for Virginia. Donating now will help her secure the treatment she needs, gain access to better nutrition, and get back to her normal, productive life!
Virginia is a 53-year-old woman living in Guatemala. She is experiencing severe pain in her abdomen, accompanied with severe cramping at eve...
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February 12, 2015
Virginia received surgery to remove gallstones.
After spending a day in hospital to recover, Virginia has been discharged and will continue to heal and increase her dietary intake at home. The procedure will prevent Virginia from experiencing episodes of pain, bloating, nausea, and diarrhea.
Virginia was initially nervous about the surgery but is happy with the outcome. She is grateful for your support and emphasized to our medical partner in Guatemala that without your donation she would not have been able to have the surgery.
After spending a day in hospital to recover, Virginia has been discharged and will continue to heal and increase her dietary intake at home....
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