Bret is an energetic and active seven-year-old boy from the Philippines who loves to play around. “He cannot stay in his seat even for a minute,” his mother says. Bret loves to play with other children.
About three years ago, Bret began to have pain in his scrotum when he would run. During one of the International Care Ministries (ICM) health screening programs, Bret underwent a series of tests and was diagnosed with an inguinal hernia. This is a protrusion of tissue through the abdominal wall near the groin, and requires surgery to repair.
At school, Bret’s condition affects his ability to concentrate, and he often even has to miss class. Without treatment, he will continue to experience pain and discomfort, and the hernia may even cause further complications.
Bret’s father is a security guard while his mother is housewife. Their income is barely enough to cover their daily needs as well as Bret’s schooling. They need assistance paying for Bret’s surgery. $1437 will cover the costs of his operation where surgeons will position the protruded tissue back in its proper place and repair the opening in his abdominal wall. These funds will also pay for any additional supplies and inpatient care Bret needs to fully recover.
After his surgery, Bret will be able to return home and play with ease. He will be able to concentrate on his studies so that he can work towards a successful future. “We are very happy to know that someone could help our boy,” Bret’s mother says, “We didn’t expect this great blessing to us. Thank you so much may you be blessed more and more because you helped those in great need.”