Erick is a young student from Kenya. His father is a motorbike taxi driver while his mother is a stay at home mom. Last year, Erick’s father got involved in a road accident and the little savings they had as a family were used up in his treatment.
Erick was diagnosed with cryptorchidism, a condition in which one or both of the testicles remains undescended. If left untreated, Erick has an increased risk of developing hernias, testicular cancer, and fertility problems in the future.
Fortunately, Erick will be receiving assistance from our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation (AMHF). He is scheduled to undergo corrective surgery on March 3rd. AMHF is requesting $535 to cover the total cost of his procedure and care.
“I want to be a doctor when I grow up,” says Erick.