John is a 21-year-old man from Kenya, and the fifth born child in a family of eight. “John, like his siblings, dropped out of school in class seven (primary school) because his parents could not afford the school fees,” shares our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation (AMHF). John now works for a neighbor cutting down trees.
“John had been well and very active until he recently fell from a tree and broke his leg,” says AMHF. John has been diagnosed with a fracture in his femur. He is experiencing pain and cannot use his right leg. “If not treated, John will be in severe pain and the delay in treatment may lead to a mansion, meaning John will not be able to use his leg again,” says AMHF.
With $1,125 in funding, John will undergo open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) surgery. During surgery the doctor will insert a rod or large nail into the center of the bone, which will help to support it as it heals.
“I am now a grown up man and I can’t depend on my parents and brothers,” shares John. “I hope to get assistance for this surgery and I hope that my leg will heal soon so that I can continue with my job. I am planning to raise some money so that I can start my own family.”