Siel is a 43-year-old single father of two. He lives in a rural village about ten kilometers from our medical partner’s hospital, Bwindi Community Hospital. He is a farmer who grows bananas, beans, cassava, and potatoes.
Seven years ago, Siel began to experience mild pain and discomfort, which prevented him from farming and brewing local gin to support his family. When his symptoms grew severe in October, he visited Bwindi Hospital. There, he was diagnosed with a bilateral femoral hernia. He underwent repair surgery on November 4.
Siel has contributed $4 to his care, but he needs help to raise the remaining $229 required to pay his medical bill.
Siel enjoys watching soccer at the local stadium and listening to sports news on the radio. After recovery, he looks forward to returning to his business and his farming.
“I thank donors for supporting my treatment and treatment for other people who cannot support these costs,” says Siel. “I pray that God rewards donors in all they do.”