Seven-year-old Cherata lives with her mother and 11 siblings in Kenya, about 10 hours from the nearest hospital. Her father has ten cows only and struggles to raise 36 children (from other marriages). Cherata’s mother works as a cook to support her 12 children. In July 2014, Cherata got burnt and was treated at a different health facility. She had post burn contractures and was taken back to the hospital. She was referred to Kijabe, a Watsi partner hospital, for contracture release in November 2015 and was then scheduled for the contracture release surgery. Cherata is in need of Watsi support if she is to access treatment and get well. Transport to come to Kijabe was a problem, but a well wisher funded their transportation costs.
Cherata has contractures - severe tightening of the skin - on her right arm and knee. She has not been able to attend school since she was burnt by open fire. She is also not able to walk for long distances or to comfortably use her hands.
If not treated, Cherata will not be able to use her hand efficiently nor her legs. This might affect her education as she may not be able to attend school. $1,125 will fund the treatment she needs, plus all post-operative care.
It is Cherata’s mother’s wish to “have my child treated and attend school like other children.”
