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January 13, 2021

Mary Aluoch: A Faithful Servant Fighting Cancer While Supporting Deaf Orphans in Kenya

At Lance’s Deaf Orphans (LDO) in Kenya, Headteacher Mary Aluoch has dedicated her life to nurturing and educating Deaf orphans. Now, Mary faces a different battle—fighting breast cancer. Her story is a powerful testament to faith, resilience, and the importance of Deaf child sponsorship in transforming lives.

You are helping teachers and headmistresses as they support deaf children in extreme poverty and need

A Teacher’s Unwavering Commitment to Deaf Orphans

Mary was born in Rapagi, Migori County, Kenya, in 1974 and has been an inspiring teacher at LDO since 2008. Despite the hardships of battling cancer, she continues to teach and care for Deaf children because of her profound love for them. Her compassion stems in part from her own life experiences—losing her mother at a young age and understanding the challenges of growing up without a mother’s love.

Mary’s role at LDO goes beyond just education. She offers mentorship, guidance, and love to children who have often faced significant hardships. As a Deaf individual herself, she communicates using sign language and understands the unique struggles these children face.

The headmistress, who is battling cancer, appreciates your kindness and care. You are making a difference in the lives of deaf children by sponsoring children.

A Fight for Life and Faith

Mary’s battle with breast cancer has been challenging. The powerful treatments have caused side effects, including hair loss and darkened skin on her hands. However, thanks to generous supporters of Deaf Child Hope International, Mary’s medical treatment is fully funded.

Winston, Director of LDO, shared,
“Mary is taking some very powerful medicines which have removed all her head hair and turned her hands black. These are normal side effects, and we are advised that her hair will grow again and her hands will return to normal after the operation.”

Despite these challenges, Mary remains strong and faithful, continuing to inspire her students and colleagues. Her favorite Bible verse, James 1:27, perfectly reflects her mission:

“Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.”

Make a difference in her life, and the lives of her school children by sponsoring today.

Mary’s Dedication to Faith and Family

Mary is married to a Deaf man, and they are blessed with six children. She received her education at Kuja School for the Deaf in Rongo, Kenya. When she’s not teaching, Mary enjoys reading the Bible and playing netball and volleyball.

Her life is a testament to how child sponsorship for Deaf children can create meaningful change, not only for the children themselves but also for the leaders who guide them.

Mary’s favorite Bible verse is James 1:27.

“Our God our Father accepts this as pure and faultless: Look after the orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.”

How You Can Support Deaf Child Sponsorship

Deaf children in Kenya and around the world face unique challenges. Without access to education and language, their lives are often filled with isolation and uncertainty. Child sponsorship provides essential resources like education, healthcare, and faith-based mentorship, empowering these children to thrive.

Your support can help Deaf educators like Mary Aluoch continue their life-changing work and ensure Deaf orphans have access to the care and education they need.

Please join us in praying for Mary’s health and for her cancer to go into complete remission.

If you feel called to support Deaf children through sponsorship, click here to learn more about Deaf Child Hope International and how your sponsorship can change lives.