Story Category: AE 8 – África

After surviving childhood cancer with support from the Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) and Texas Children’s Global HOPE program in Uganda, Desire turned her experience into action. Now a passionate advocate and Leo Club member, she supports other families facing cancer, proving that with help, survivors can become change-makers.

Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) together with Texas Children’s Global Hope Program is helping transform cancer care in Africa. With the funding of a state-of-the-art pharmacy in Kampala, Uganda, healthcare workers can now safely prepare life-saving chemotherapy, protecting staff and providing safe medication for young cancer patients.

In the heart of Lilongwe, a story of courage, resilience, and transformation unfolds. Ester Sande, affectionately called “Lissa” by family and friends, is an 18-year-old cancer survivor from Area 25 who has emerged not only victorious over illness, but also as a powerful voice for hope. In December 2021, Ester was referred to Kamuzu Central… Seguir leyendo ESTER’S JOURNEY FROM PATIENT TO POWERFUL VOICE

Meet Edward Alex, fondly known as “Edoo,” a 12-year-old Grade 6 student at Biwi Primary School in Lilongwe. Edward is largely recognized for his passion for soccer and his heartfelt dream of becoming a doctor one day. However, behind his bright and determined smile is a story shaped not only by illness, but also by… Seguir leyendo Edward Alex: A Story of Courage and Unwavering Hope

In July 2022, sixteen-year-old Priscilla Chikhanda was living in Mtsiriza Village, a rural community about 10 kilometers from Lilongwe, the capital of Malawi. What started as a seemingly ordinary sore throat didn’t go away. The fourth of six children, Priscilla had always been healthy. Her family wasn’t wealthy, but they managed. Soon, her hands began… Seguir leyendo One Day at a Time: A Young Girl’s Cancer Journey

Philemon grew up as a fun-loving, free-spirited boy who loved riding his bicycle, playing football and watching movies. Sadly, Philemon’s journey with kidney cancer started when he was just five years old, in middle class at nursery school. His mother, Betty, noticed that his stomach was abnormally swollen and painful. Soon after, his urine became… Seguir leyendo Philemon’s Battle Against Kidney Cancer