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Support Baby Aaron & His Mother – A Story of Two Lives Needing One Village:
About Baby Aaron
Baby Aaron is a 3-month-old premature infant born under difficult circumstances. Due to his mother’s ongoing battle with terminal cancer, he has been unable to breastfeed and requires full-time nutritional support. He is currently reliant on formula and donated baby supplies to survive and grow.
About Aaron’s Mother
Aaron’s mother is bravely battling terminal cancer while trying to provide for her baby under impossible conditions. She is currently undergoing treatment and is largely incapacitated. Despite her condition, she remains hopeful that her child will survive, grow, and thrive with the support of a caring community. She requires consistent medical support, palliative care, and basic dignity through better living conditions. The family currently has no stable income, and extended family support is extremely limited.
Support Baby Aaron & His Mother – A Story of Two Lives Needing One Village
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Support Baby Aaron & His Mother – A Story of Two Lives Needing One Village
Category: Child Welfare & Protection | Health & Wellness | Poverty Alleviation
Location: Kampala – Uganda
Urgency: Critical & Ongoing Support Needed
About Baby Aaron
Baby Aaron is a 3-month-old premature infant born under difficult circumstances. Due to his mother’s ongoing battle with terminal cancer, he has been unable to breastfeed and requires full-time nutritional support. He is currently reliant on formula and donated baby supplies to survive and grow.
About Aaron’s Mother
Aaron’s mother is bravely battling terminal cancer while trying to provide for her baby under impossible conditions. She is currently undergoing treatment and is largely incapacitated. Despite her condition, she remains hopeful that her child will survive, grow, and thrive with the support of a caring community.
She requires consistent medical support, palliative care, and basic dignity through better living conditions. The family currently has no stable income, and extended family support is extremely limited.
How You Can Help – A Holistic Giving Plan
We are calling on donors, sponsors, and well-wishers to step in with short-term and long-term support for both Aaron and his mother.
Immediate Needs
| Item/Service | Who it Helps | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Infant formula / milk | Baby Aaron | Urgent |
| Diapers & baby wipes | Baby Aaron | Urgent |
| Baby clothes, warm blankets | Baby Aaron | Needed |
| Nutritional supplements for mom | Mother | Needed |
| Caregiver or nurse (weekly visits) | Both | Optional Support |
| Transport to treatment centre | Mother | Needed |
Sustainable Support Options
We are inviting strategic partners, medical donors, and long-term sponsors to help create stability for this family:
Medical Sponsorship
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Cancer medication or referrals for palliative support
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On-call nurse (twice monthly)
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Mental health or counseling services for mother
Cash Donations
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Contribute to a monthly support fund for formula, caregiver visits, and transport
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Help us set up a small care kitty (mobile money) to handle emergencies
Corporate or NGO Partnerships
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Partner with us to sponsor 3–6 months of baby supplies
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Support from healthcare institutions with equipment or mobile care units
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Collaboration with organizations that offer maternal support or dignity kits
Our PHU Goal
With your help, we aim to raise:
| Item | Target (UGX/USD) |
|---|---|
| Baby essentials (3 months) | UGX 2,000,000 |
| Medical & palliative care | UGX 4,000,000 |
| Caregiver transport & visits | UGX 1,500,000 |
| Emergency fund (Mobile) | UGX 1,000,000 |
| Total Target | UGX 8,500,000 |
What This Means
Your contribution—whether financial, in-kind, or medical—helps us preserve two lives with dignity.
Every donation:
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Keeps Aaron fed, clothed, and safe
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Keeps his mother comfortable, hopeful, and pain-managed
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Buys time and quality for a family facing unimaginable odds
How to Give
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Cash Donations: Mobile Money / Bank Transfer (details shared upon request)
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Baby Supplies Drop-off: Central Perk Bukoto
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Medical Partnerships: Email us at partners@pleasehelpus.org
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Volunteer/Medical Visits: We welcome social workers, nurses, and counselors
📩 Contact
📞 Geraldine Kauma
📧 geraldine@pleasehelpus.org
🔗 www.pleasehelpus.org/aaron
Let’s be the village Aaron and his mother need right now.
Together we can make the world a better place!
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