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Elithon is a joyful, elephant-loving kid from Tanzania who needs $874 to fund burn contracture release surgery.

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February 26, 2023

Elithon is a curious and outgoing 5-year-old from Tanzania and a member of the Maasai community. He is the fourth child in his family of five. Our medical partner’s team shared that he loves to talk and was so excited to share about the amazing wild animals he saw on his way to their care center - his favorite being elephants! He also loves the cold weather in the mountains near his home. Elithon could not hide his excitement when he arrived at the care center for treatment.

Elithon fell and tripped over a stove with a pot of boiling soup, causing him to burn his right arm. Burn scar contractures have started to develop and tighten the skin around his burn. Consequently, it is difficult for him to stretch and use his hand. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare (AMH), is helping Elithon receive treatment. On February 27th, surgeons at AMH’s care center will perform a burn contracture release surgery that will help him use his hand again. AMH is requesting $832 to fund this procedure.

Elithon’s mother says: “We are very excited to know that there is a place where our son can get treatment.”

Elithon is a curious and outgoing 5-year-old from Tanzania and a member of the Maasai community. He is the fourth child in his family of fiv...

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Elithon's Timeline

  • February 26, 2023
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Elithon was submitted by Joan Kadagaya, Curative Medical Support Program-Partner Representative at African Mission Healthcare.

  • February 27, 2023
    TREATMENT SCHEDULED

    Elithon was scheduled to receive treatment at Arusha Lutheran Medical Centre (ALMC) in Tanzania. Medical partners often provide care to patients accepted by Watsi before those patients are fully funded, operating under the guarantee that the cost of care will be paid for by donors.

  • March 2, 2023
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Elithon's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • TODAY
    AWAITING FUNDING

    Elithon is currently raising funds for his treatment.

  • TBD
    AWAITING UPDATE

    Awaiting Elithon's treatment update from African Mission Healthcare.

Funded by 11 donors

Funded by 11 donors

Treatment
Contracture Release and Skin Graft
  • Cost Breakdown
On average, it costs $874 for Elithon's treatment
Hospital Fees
$660
Medical Staff
$20
Medication
$11
Supplies
$127
Labs
$14
Other
$42

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