Appeal To Help An Ailing Kenyan Mother In Washington State

We would like to bring to your attention the plight of one of our visiting mothers, and to passionately and humbly appeal to you to financially stand in the gap in the spirit of collectivism (harambee); the building block of our identity as Kenyans.

Imagine being struck by a terrible misfortune thousands of miles away from your home. Imagine being incapacitated oceans away from your family, your friends, and from your support system. Imagine not being able to walk unsupported…. For Ms. Muringa, there’s not much left to imagine, this has been her existence since May 28th 2010.

Ms. Salome Muringa came to the US  5  months ago to visit with her daughter Caroline Nyagaki (also known as Mama Zach) and family in Everett . She was taken ill shortly thereafter and was diagnosed with cervical cancer leading to an abdominal surgery on May 28th 2010.

Since then, she has been bedridden in Everett unable to walk or to perform the simple everyday tasks. She has accrued thousands of dollars in medical bills on top of the daily monetary requirements for medicine and medical supplies. She’s a mother, our parents’ peer, and a fellow Kenyan.

Let’s come together and bless Ms. Muringa, let’s show her the Kenyan love. For that’s what we do.

A fundraiser towards her medical bill, medical supplies and daily sustenance has been scheduled for Saturday, August 14, 2010  4 pm at the All Saints Lutheran Church, 27225 Military Rd. S Auburn , WA 98001 . A Bank of America Account # 44953164 ( under the name-Carol Nyagaki) has been set up for the convenience of those that may not be able to attend. 

In case of questions or comments please don’t hesitate to contact:
Sheilah Mbatai at 2069133944,
Peter Muthiora at 425-750-6440 or
Caroline Nyagaki at 425-346-1266.

Thanking you in anticipation of your assistance.