KENYA – At the age of 49, Elias believed his life was nearing an end. A lipoma on his neck had grown out of control. He couldn’t work or provide for his family. He struggled to walk. His clothes no longer fit. But the financial burden felt even heavier than the massive growth weighing on him. It was unbearable, causing him to give up the most precious thing he had—hope. But healing overflows because of your kindness. Friends like you stepped in with compassion and gave Elias a second chance—and a reason to live through a life-changing surgery.
Pain from a Lump on His Neck
Seven years ago, Elias felt a small painless lump on the back of his neck. It didn’t seem like anything to worry about at the time. But it grew and became painful—especially in the sun. As a construction worker in Kenya, Elias spent all day in the heat. The pain in his neck became excruciating as the growth became heavier. The extra weight created severe headaches, but Elias kept pushing through for his family.
Then the lump began attracting attention—the wrong kind. People refused to hire him. And what little money Elias normally earned slowly disappeared. Surgery was his only option. But with little income, he couldn’t pay for it. His wife searched for funds to help but came up empty handed.
Hope Overflows With Healing
Then hope came from across the ocean. When our partners heard about Elias’s situation, your hearts broke for him and his family. Our generous family of supporters rushed funds to help this hardworking man and get him the surgery he desperately needed. You also gave him a more precious gift—the gift of hope.
Elias was overwhelmed by your love and support. “I have nothing to offer in return, but you have renewed my life and restored my hope.” Every year, healing overflows through these life-changing surgeries. These surgeries give hurting children and adults so much more than healing from an illness or injury. They give people the chance to thrive and have faith for a better future. Elias said, “I thought I had reached the end of my journey, but you’ve given me a second chance to live.”
