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Success! Kelvin from Kenya raised $1,145 to fund fracture repair surgery.

Kelvin
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  • $1,145 raised, $0 to go
$1,145
raised
$0
to go
Fully funded
Kelvin's treatment was fully funded on August 10, 2022.

Photo of Kelvin post-operation

August 19, 2022

Kelvin underwent fracture repair surgery.

Kelvin’s surgery was a success! Five days after surgery, Kelvin was sent home walking well on his crutches. Kelvin and his family are overjoyed that he is back on his feet again. He will now be able to help around the home with chores and work, walk without difficulty, and return to school.

With the brightest smile, Kelvin shared, “It was really hard being assisted to do things that I did alone before. Thank you for helping me so that I can be able to continue with my education and help my guardians, too.”

Kelvin's surgery was a success! Five days after surgery, Kelvin was sent home walking well on his crutches. Kelvin and his family are overjo...

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April 1, 2022

Kelvin is a shy, 14-year-old sixth grader. Kelvin was born to Ugandan parents who later abandoned him in Kenya. Kelvin was adopted by a potato farmer who gave him work on his farm and helped him enroll in school. Kelvin and his guardians live in a semi-permanent house in the West Pokot region of Kenya.

Two weeks ago, Kelvin was struck by a motorbike in a hit and run accident. Kelvin was rushed to a nearby health facility for immediate care. Kelvin was then brought to Kapsowar Hospital for x-rays and further treatment. At this time, Kelvin is unable to walk and is in a great deal of pain. On April 1st, Kelvin will undergo a fracture repair procedure that will allow him to walk again and return to school. Our medical partners, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Kelvin raise $1,145 to fund this life altering procedure.

Kelvin shared, “I miss home, I want to get treated and be well again.”

Kelvin is a shy, 14-year-old sixth grader. Kelvin was born to Ugandan parents who later abandoned him in Kenya. Kelvin was adopted by a pota...

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Kelvin's Timeline

  • April 1, 2022
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Kelvin was submitted by Beatrice Njoroge, Curative Medical Support Program Coordinator at African Mission Healthcare.

  • April 1, 2022
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Kelvin received treatment at AIC Kapsowar Hospital in Kenya. 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.

  • April 4, 2022
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Kelvin's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • August 10, 2022
    FULLY FUNDED

    Kelvin's treatment was fully funded.

  • August 19, 2022
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Kelvin's treatment was successful. Read the update.

Funded by 24 donors

Funded by 24 donors

Treatment
ORIF Non Hip (Complex)
  • Cost Breakdown
On average, it costs $1,145 for Kelvin's treatment
Hospital Fees
$521
Medical Staff
$3
Medication
$56
Supplies
$359
Labs
$40
Radiology
$12
Other
$154

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Trizah

Trizah is an 18-month-old baby girl who is especially playful around her mother. Trizah lives with her parents and three siblings in Kenya, where her mother works as a casual laborer washing clothes, and her father is employed at a welding workshop. Because of the hydrocephalus she was diagnosed with early on, Trizah has already undergone more than three surgeries in her young life. She had a shunt insertion procedure done a few days after her birth, which needed to be revised in May 2022. Her hydrocephalus has worsened, requiring the placement of two external ventricular drains in 2023. Sadly, the revised shunt has failed, and Trizah is now in need of another surgery to have a new shunt inserted to drain the excess fluids in her brain and alleviate the intracranial pressure caused by the fluids. Trizah also needs surgery to stop the convulsions she has been experiencing, and prevent the severe physical and developmental delays that result from untreated hydrocephalus. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $720 to cover the cost of the surgery to treat her hydrocephalus. The procedure is scheduled to take place on February 22nd at BethanyKids Kijabe Hospital. The excess fluid will be drained from Trizah's brain, reducing the intracranial pressure, and greatly improving her quality of life. With proper treatment, Trizah should develop into a strong and healthy young girl. Trizah’s mother says: “She has been having surgeries since birth. Her head is increasing in size, and she is experiencing scary convulsions. I just hope this treatment will help her to recover.”

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$38raised
$682to go

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