October 28, 2013
Mary is a 23-year-old woman from Kenya. She is the proud mother of a handsome toddler for whom she would do anything. She dropped out of school to care for him, but now a toxic goiter, or enlarged thyroid gland, is preventing her from caring for him fully.
Because of her condition, Mary is unable to eat. She’s losing weight every day, but these challenges haven’t dulled her hope for the future. “I long to live long enough to see my baby grow up to be a successful independent man and to accomplish the things in life that I failed to accomplish.”
Mary and her husband are on a tight budget – especially with Mary now unable to work. Our medical partner in Kenya is seeking $750 to cover the cost of surgery to remove Mary’s goiter. They expect this treatment will allow Mary to continue raising her child to be a healthy and successful young man. Let’s make it happen for her!
Mary is a 23-year-old woman from Kenya. She is the proud mother of a handsome toddler for whom she would do anything. She dropped out of sch...
Read more
March 28, 2024
Mary did not receive surgery as planned.
Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation (AMHF), had originally placed Mary on medication to stabilize her vitals before having thyroid surgery.
“Her vitals have been very unstable and has caused a delay in her treatment,” says AMHF. “Mary has been on medication that will help stabilize her for surgery but for the past few months, Mary has not been coming to the hospital for a review of her state, despite our continuous efforts to get her to [the hospital].”
AMHF is unsure of whether Mary will return for surgery. Though these cases are rare, some patients choose to opt out of treatment. If Mary comes back to the hospital for treatment, she will be eligible for Watsi funding again.
Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation (AMHF), had originally placed Mary on medication to stabilize her vitals before h...
Read more