Vida Bags | Non-profit supporting colon cancer patients in Peru

Colon cancer patients in places with elevated poverty like Peru,

face an extremely difficult path to recovery

64%

Colon cancer patients diagnosed in advanced stages

45%

Colon cancer patients have ostomies with no chances to revert it

1 in 3

People in Peru live in poverty

Everyday, thousands of patients cannot afford basic supplies like colostomy bags

Together we can bring hope

and a chance of a better life to those in most need

Jose

Jose is from a small rural town in Peru. He was diagnosed with stage III colon cancer at 48. A few years ago, he had a life saving surgery that left him with an ostomy, and due to the limited number of hospitals and resources available, Jose will have an ostomy for life.

Jose left his job to receive treatment at a main hospital in Lima city. His income became very limited after his surgery. Most of the time, he cannot afford critical medical supplies like colostomy bags. It has become extremely hard for Jose to work and care for himself and his family.

(Jose’s story represents thousands of cancer patients in Peru)