Through THAP's efforts, just over 100 children and young adults, many of them from the desperately poor shantytowns surrounding Nairobi, Kenya have been able to return to normal, healthy lives with their families.
THAP was recently visited by several of our former patients who are now adults leading healthy and productive lives.
Paul – Operated on in India in 1998, he is now 25 years old leading a normal life and no longer needs to take any medications.
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| At the time of his surgery in India in 1998 |
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| Visiting with Peter at the THAP Office |
Sharon – Operated on in Italy in 1999, she is now 17 years old and in perfect health. She is completing her education.
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| Sharon today at the THAP office |
Ann – Operated on in India in 1998, she is now 20 years old, doing well, and completing her secondary school education.
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| Ann in Madras Hospital X-Ray Room in 1998 |
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| Today at the THAP office |
MercyRitaSuccessful operated on at The Mater Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya on April 22, 2009. MercyRita is recovering well. |
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VictorSuccessfully operated on at Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio by Dr. Hennein in June, 2005, Victor is enjoying a normal, healthy life with his family.... More » |
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VictoriaVictoria, now 17 years old, had successful surgery in August, 2005 at The Mater Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya. She is now away at school and doing well. |
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CyrusSuccessfully operated on at Kenyatta National Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya, in December, 2005. Cyrus, recovered nicely from his surgery, is doing well at home and school... More » |
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MercyWas one of the children Dr. Hennein and his medical team operated on in October, 2006 at The Mater Hospital. On a recent visit, Alan Rossiter visited with Mercy and her family at the THAP office, where she played with all the energy and joy that a child should have... More » |









