Emmanoel

Emmanoel
One month ago four year old Emmanoel was blacking out three times a day and would awake gasping for air in the middle of the night. Neither Emmanoel or his mother, Elodie, had slept well in months. The cause: a fist-sized tumor was growing in the back of his throat that would soon cut off his airway completely. Little Emmanoel was slowly suffocating.

Emmanoel on Screening Day

Dr. Shrime checking on Emmanoel after surgery

Mother relieved after surgery completed

Recently, Emmanoel received a life saving surgery onboard the AfricaMercy to remove the tumor from his throat. Now Emmanoel can run and play with lungs full of air. Finally Elodie can sleep easy, knowing that her son will live to see tomorrow.

Emmanoel running a playing, fully recovered