Mariah Meenach Open Heart January 2025

Greetings, friends and family, 

In January 2025, I will return to Nigeria to embark on my second open-heart medical mission with the VOOM Foundation. Our dedicated team will share our expertise to train and empower the local cardiac staff. We will also direct our efforts toward underserved adults who cannot afford the high cost of open-heart surgery—each action we take transforms lives, families, and generations in Nigeria. I am raising funds to support travel expenses, essential surgery drugs, patient open-heart scholarships, consumable supplies, and much more. Your generosity will ensure indigent patients receive life-saving surgery!

Nigeria is home to over 220 million people, and the WHO defines poverty as living on less than $300 a year. Tragically, over 50% of the population falls below this line, making it nearly impossible for an individual to save for essential surgery. In 2013, there was not a single facility in Nigeria offering heart care or surgery. The chance of heart surgery for those living here is .00006%.

We will bring all necessary medical supplies into the country to operate on patients. As we work together to elevate healthcare standards and accessibility, your impact on the people of Nigeria and the future of countless families will be immeasurable. Healthcare should be a universal right, available to every individual, no matter where they are born.

With much love and gratitude, 

Mariah