This is Clinton, a 30-year-old husband and father of two children from Kenya. His family lives on a one acre farm where they grow maize and beans. Clinton broke his right tibia in a motorcycle accident. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation (AMHF), shares: “Early this year, Clinton was riding his motorcycle when he was involved in an accident with another motorcyclist. Clinton suffered multiple injuries including internal bleeding, a chest injury, and his broken leg.” AMHF continues, “Clinton is not able to walk on his own, which has prevented him from working on his farm. If not treated, Clinton may suffer severe infection, which could result in amputation of his leg.” Clinton's family and friends have already joined together to pay for the many hospital bills that have incurred, but Clinton is now struggling to pay for his next procedure. With $1,500, Clinton can undergo surgery to fill in the gap in his tibia and restore the bony tissue. AMHF reports, “We expect that after the surgery and recovery, Clinton will be able to walk on his own again and go back to working on his farm with his wife.” "I have not been able to work and support my family for a while now. My friends and relatives stepped up and made sure that my family had meals and my children stayed in school," Clinton shares. "I am very grateful for the support that I have received thus far and hope that I will get the next treatment so that I will be well again."

Meet 54-year-old Srey from Cambodia. “Srey spends her free time sewing clothes,” reports our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre (CSC). “Her nephew needs to take care of her because she can’t see anything clearly.” Srey has mature cataracts, or a clouding of the lens that results in a significant loss of vision in both eyes. “Srey cannot see everything clearly since developing mature cataracts one month ago. She is partially blind,” explains CSC. She has difficulty doing any work by herself and is concerned that her condition will eventually lead to complete blindness. With $225 in funding, Srey can receive an operation to remove her cataracts and fully restore her vision. This cost includes surgical supplies, meals in the hospital, pre and post-operative consultation with medical staff, and medication. "She will be able to see clearly again and regain some independence, once her cataracts are removed," CSC adds. "She wants to see everything clearly again so she can do work well and sew clothes like before.”

“Olomelok is a polite, four-year-old boy,” our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation (AMHF), tells us. Olomelok is the fifth born child in his family, who lives in Tanzania. Currently, he lives with his uncle who is a primary school teacher. “Olomelok was born perfectly fine, but one year ago his legs slowly started to bow inwards causing him to knock his knees when walking,” explains AMHF. Doctors have concluded that he has a condition called “bilateral genu valgus,” causing his knees to angle inwards and touch one another even when his legs are straightened. “A long distance walk causes him to feel pain in his knees,” explains AMHF. “If not treated, Olomelok’s gait will continue to be affected and the chances of his developing osteoarthritis at an early age will increase.” To ensure that Olomelok’s gait is not impacted long-term, he requires what is called “guided growth” treatment. This entails a surgery to implant plates at the apex of the bowing to guide the bones to grow more uniformly. Doctors anticipate that this treatment will correct the angle of his legs in twelve months time. After a year, the plates are removed and Olomelok should be able to walk without pain. With a teacher’s salary, Olomelok’s uncle cannot save enough money for the surgery while continuing to support his family. He is hoping that Watsi donor’s can help fund the treatment so that Olomelok’s condition does not worsen, causing him to get behind in school. With our support of $940, Olomelok will receive the treatment he needs. Funding will cover his surgical costs, hospital stay, medications, and physiotherapy. “Education is what made me reach where I am now, and I want Olomelok to have the same opportunity to go to school, find a career, and live a better life and help others if possible,” says Olomelok’s uncle.