Mother appeals for help over son's rare heart condition which requires urgent surgery
Sharon with her son Jayden Kiprono at their home in Eldama Ravine, Baringo County. Jayden is suffering from a severe heart condition known as Atrioventricular Septal Disease, which requires urgent surgery. Photo/Jeremiah Choge
Jayden Kiprono was born handsome and full of promise, but just a month into his life, everything changed.
Born prematurely at seven(7) months, he spent crucial early days in an incubator as doctors battled to stabilise his immature organs.
But as time went on, it became evident that Jayden was suffering from a severe heart condition known as Atrioventricular Septal Disease, which would require urgent surgery.
Sharon, his mother, says currently she is not with the father of the boy.
With no partner to share the burden, she found herself in a relentless cycle of hospital visits, desperately seeking treatment for her son.
After a series of trials, doctors referred them to Mater Hospital in Nairobi, where a life-saving surgery was estimated to cost around Sh1 million—a sum far beyond her reach.
With tears welling in her eyes, Sharon recounts the agonizing wait for help.
“They sent us home with medication for six months, costing Sh5,000 each month. I can barely afford food, let alone this treatment,” she says, her frustration evident.
Living with her grandparents, who also struggle to make ends meet, Sharon feels the weight of the world pressing down on her shoulders.
The community has rallied around the family, but the financial demands remain insurmountable.
As the date for Jayden’s appointment at Mater Hospital approaches, hope flickers amidst the despair.
Sharon is determined to explore every avenue for fundraising and support.
“Only the kindness of others can save my baby,” she says, holding Jayden’s tiny hands in hers.
This story is not just one of illness, but it is a testament to the resilience of a mother’s love.
Baby Jayden’s journey is a call to action for Kenyans to come together and help a family in need.
The fight for Jayden’s life is not just Sharon’s battle. It is a shared responsibility that echoes throughout the community.
As they prepare for the next steps, one thing is clear--every contribution can make a difference, and hope is a powerful force.
Well-wishers can reach Sharon through 0794721008.
