41-year-old Mdm Imah is a single mother to 4 children between 15 and 23. She suffers from De Quervan’s Tenosynovitis, a painful condition affecting the tendons on her wrists and thumb. She was working as a cleaner before she underwent surgery in August 2021. Mdm Imah was advised to proceed with light duty work only. Due to her condition, it has been difficult for her to secure suitable employment. To this day, she still experiences pain in her wrists. 

Ray of Hope would like to raise $2,000 ($500 x 4 months) to defray the daily expenses of Mdm Imah’s family while she tries to secures employment.

Diagnosed with De Quervan’s Tenosynovitis in early 2021, Mdm Imah was faced with difficulty in moving her thumb and wrist. Pinching, grasping and other movements of her thumb and wrist has aggravated the pain and caused discomfort when she goes by her day. In August 2021, Mdm Imah underwent surgery for the second time to prevent the pain from spreading further into her forearm. Thereafter, Mdm Imah was given approximately 3 months of MC and was advised to proceed with light duty work only. To this day, she still experiences pain and discomfort when moving her wrist.

Prior to the surgery, Mdm Imah was working as a cleaner six days a week. The single mum was earning about $1,200 per month while single handedly raising her four children. Mdm Imah now finds it challenging to secure employment with her current health condition. 

Mdm Imah’s youngest son is still attending secondary school while her youngest daughter is waiting to be enrolled in tertiary education. Her oldest son is currently upskilling himself in hopes of a better job prospect.  Mdm Imah hopes to find employment soon, so that she could stop relying on social assistance as she wants to be able to provide for her children while they are studying. 

*Mdm Imah’s social assistance is pending for renewal.