“My family is barely having two meals a day,” explains Solomon, a 30-year-old husband and father from Kenya. “I want to get well soon so that I can support my family again." Solomon worked at a bus station, and was helping a passenger unload their baggage six months ago when a motorbike lost control and crashed into him, breaking both of his legs. Solomon’s wife works as a green grocer, providing the only source of income for the family since Solomon's accident. Eager to get back to work, Solomon sought treatment, but the external fixation used is infected where the pins enter his leg. “Solomon is not able to walk without support, and he is experiencing pain and swelling,” note our medical partners at African Mission Healthcare Foundation. “Solomon needs to have the external fixation device and antibiotic spacers removed, then a debridement followed by a bone transport. If surgery is not done, Solomon's leg could become severely infected, and would require amputation.” For $1,500, we can provide Solomon with the treatment required to heal his fracture, fight the infection and prevent amputation. Let’s help Solomon wholly recover from his accident and realize his goal of returning to work and caring for his wife and two children!

Muhamad is 12-years-old and lives in Ethiopia with his parents and two younger siblings. Eight months ago, Muhamad fell and developed an infection in his right leg that worsened and spread to the bone. Muhamad can now barely walk, even with the help of crutches. As a result, he now stays home from school with his father as he farms and tends to the family's animals. Muhamad is very smart and outgoing. He misses playing soccer with his friends. With our support of $815, he will receive bone graft surgery that will allow him to walk again and return to school.