May 13, 2016
Meet John, a 13-year-old living with his family in a village in Uganda, approximately 70 km from our partner hospital.
Three months ago, John had an accident working on his father’s farm and sustained a chronic joint dislocation on his left elbow. After the accident, his parents, Ronald and Gillian, sought help from local facilities. When these facilities were unable to help John, they reached out to local healers who prescribed herbs, which also did not work. Fortunately, they learned of a surgical camp and were accepted into the program.
For $429, John will receive chronic joint dislocation correction surgery to realign his left elbow. After surgery, John is looking forward to going back to school and when he is completely healed, playing on his village soccer team.
His father shares, “I would like to thank everyone supporting the camp and pray that God blesses you.”
Meet John, a 13-year-old living with his family in a village in Uganda, approximately 70 km from our partner hospital.
Three months ago, ...
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July 1, 2016
John underwent successful elbow surgery.
John’s elbow is healing very nicely after his dislocation correction surgery. During the procedure, doctors realigned his dislocated joint to restore function and reduce pain. It will take another month before he is healed completely, and after physical therapy exercises he should have all strength and mobility back.
John is looking forward to going back to school, where he can resume his place playing on his village team. “I am very happy to have had this surgery because I will be able to play soccer again,” John said, “and help my mother at home with chores. Thank you very much.”
John’s elbow is healing very nicely after his dislocation correction surgery. During the procedure, doctors realigned his dislocated joint t...
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