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AT just 19 years old, Kristopher Mohamed is facing a life-threatening illness. Only a few months ago, he was preparing to begin his medical studies programme UWI. Today, he is focused on raising the much-needed US$130,000 for treatment. So far, around US$50,000 has been secured.
The Vistabella teenager has been diagnosed with stage 4 Hodgkin lymphoma, a type of cancer that affects the lymphatic system. This system is responsible for producing and transporting infection-fighting white blood cells and plays a crucial role in protecting the body from disease.
It includes vital organs such as the bone marrow, thymus, and lymph nodes.
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