This 9yr old boy lives in a very rural area outside of Panajachel.
One of the teachers at the school that he used to attend sent his
mother to us for a wheelchair for the boy.
He has been diagnosed with cancer of the leg. He is receiving
treatment in the city. But it is very expensive for them to get to
the city and the family cannot afford the medications.
The father passed away last year and it is a very difficult situation
for the mother to try and provide the boy with the treatment that he
needs.
The last appointment that the boy had in the city, the family has to
leave home at 3.am. , rent a mini van to be able to carry the boy into
the city, he can’t go on public transport, the buses are too full and
his leg is very painful if bumped. They go to the hospital, waited
several hours and then the doctor checked the boys ears, nose and
throat and sent them home – without medications.
The boy is in a lot of pain, he is now experiencing pain in his
stomach and chest.
We are bringing him to the clinic in Panajachel tomorrow to see what
medical treatment can be given to him.
We need funds to be able to help this young boy, if you would like to
assist with his medical care, please send your donations to our
Medical Program.
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A Message About the Medical Program « Sharon’s Newsletter // June 25, 2008 at 3:59 pm
[...] are in the process of caring for a 9yr old boy who has cancer of his leg. He was sent home from the hospital in the city after they gave him a [...]
stacey // August 15, 2008 at 10:48 pm
hello, how can i help this boy?
Sharon Smart Poage // August 25, 2008 at 1:07 pm
Thank you so much for wanting to help this young boy. He recently passed away. We appreciate you wanting to help him. Thank you.