Rose is a happy, active ten-year-old girl from Kenya. She is the youngest of six children and lives with her family. Her father is a mason, and her mother looks after Rose and her siblings.
When Rose was a toddler, her parents began to notice a growth on her back. Over time, the condition worsened, so they sought treatment at a number of different hospitals. Rose was diagnosed with thoracic scoliosis—a spinal curvature in the upper-middle backbone. Unfortunately, her family was unable to afford treatment. Due to severe neck, back, and leg pain, Rose has had difficulty attending school on a regular basis.
“I am eagerly waiting for when this condition will leave me and I can concentrate on my studies,” Rose says. “I am very determined to study and would like to be a doctor in future.”
Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $1,500 to cover the cost of Rose’s spinal fusion surgery. She is scheduled for treatment on April 10. Her operation will be conducted at our medical partner’s care center, AIC Cure International Hospital. After surgery, Rose is expected to be pain-free and able to pursue her education.