Sushil fractured his left leg after falling from the porch at his house. After the incident, his leg was swollen and he cried due to the pain. His parents decided to seek medical help after noticing he had difficulty moving and standing. His elder brother carried him for an entire day to visit Bayalpata Hospital, a care center run by Watsi’s medical partner, Possible.
Sushil was diagnosed with a fracture in his left leg which has rendered him completely dependent on others for everyday activities like eating, bathing, and getting dressed. This additional care has been very difficult for his family. While his father works in India, his mother supports the family by looking after their cattle and working on the family’s farm. The yield from the field can support them for five months of the year, so they must buy food from the market for the remainder of the year.
$195 in funding will cover the cost to treat Sushil’s fracture. After the surgery and rehabilitation, Sushil will be able to run and play like other healthy boys his age.
His brother shares with us, “My family is worried about Sushil’s injured leg. I hope he gets better soon.”