Rose is a 50-year-old woman from Kenya. Her husband works as a vegetable vendor in Nairobi and they have two adult children.
Rose has a chronic wound on the left leg. Her doctors say she has severe cellulitis or a bacterial skin infection. The condition causes her pain and makes it difficult for her to walk. The wound in the leg needs to be treated by debridement or removing the damaged tissue so it can heal better. Rose also needs a skin graft to avoid infection.
Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Rose receive treatment. On March 14th, surgeons will perform a debridement and skin graft procedure to heal the wound and prevent the leg from being amputated. Now, Rose needs help to fund this $1,185 procedure.
Rose says, “I risk losing my leg if not treated. This wound is worsening and needs urgent care.”