Repatriation of Dialysis Patient

Cheryl is an MDW from the Philippines. About 8 months ago, she came to Insaaf seeking medical help. The doctor at Resurrection Church Beirut's clinic diagnosed her with end-stage kidney failure. Knowing that she would die soon, we talked with the Philippine Embassy and they decided to admit her into a hospital. Sarah and Elma were with her the whole time until she was done with all the tests and initial examinations. The doctors at the hospital also had no hope and she was immediately put on dialysis. The hospital where Cheryl was admitted requested that Insaaf bring the blood donors. The donors had to be either Lebanese or Westerns, no Asian or African donors. This was quite a challenge for us, but Insaaf contacted friends, the Lebanese Red Cross, and the American University of Beirut youth wing. For the past 8 months that Cheryl was in the hospital, Insaaf was able to find volunteers of young Lebanese to donate blood for Cheryl.

Two months ago, Cheryl was repatriated back to her family in the Philippines, along with 400 other Filipina MDWs. She returned home safely and is receiving treatment at home.

We are grateful to be used by God in Cheryl's life!