Cryoguns for children with albinism to halt cancer

Summary

Through this event, GOBS Foundation in partnership with MULIA Foundation and Herona Hospital Uganda anticipates to raise funds for the purchase of cryo guns to help in the early detection of pre-cancerous cells and subsequently burning them down hence reducing on the cancer death rates among people with albinism. This will add onto the existing efforts of the partnered organization (SNUPA) that currently owns the single cryogen gun used by close to 5,000 persons with albinism across the country.

$5,000
total goal

$2,396
remaining

2
donors

0
monthly donors

1
year

Challenge

Following increasing skin cancer cases of Persons with Albinism in Uganda , Many of them are not able to access medical care. Treatment of simple medical conditions is nearly impossible from treating open wounds that eventually turns to be cancerous which is difficult to deal with. However, the burden of skin cancer can be contained if addressed earlier at it's infant stage. Its on this background that GOBS Foundation, MULIA Foundation & Herona Hospital is giving a hand to persons with Albinism.

Solution

With the Cryogen gun, Cryotherapy is performed. It uses imaging guidance, a needle-like applicator called a cryoprobe, and liquid nitrogen or argon gas. The treatment creates intense cold to freeze and destroy diseased tissue, including cancer cells thus prevents growth of cancer cells alongside other diseases. It is an effective remedy that could help many people living with albinism to live a long, happy life.

Long-Term Impact

Through this Campaign, GOBS Foundation and its partners of the cause anticipates to raise funds for the purchase of cryo guns to help in the early detection of pre-cancerous cells and subsequently burning them down hence reducing on the cancer death rates. This will add onto the existing efforts of the partnered organization (SNUPA) that currently owns the single cryogen gun used by close to 5,000 persons with albinism across the country.