February 9, 2016
Brysoni is a two-year-old boy from Tanzania. In September of 2015, Brysoni sustained severe burns after surviving a fire in his home. Neighbors rescued Brysoni and his brother and took them to the hospital.
“Brysoni’s wounds healed but the fire left him with deformed muscles in his left hand,” states our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation (AMHF). “If not treated, Brysoni will be left with a non-functional hand.”
Brysoni’s mother is raising her children on her own. She owned a small fruit and vegetable stand but was forced to close it down after the fire. She is currently unemployed and relies on family for support.
$550 will cover the cost of surgery to remove scar tissue from the joints in Brysoni’s hand, promoting muscle growth and movement. This surgery will restore movement in Brysoni’s hand, giving him far more opportunity to go to school and work in the future.
“I pray my son will get well and later on get good education,” says Brysoni’s mother.
Brysoni is a two-year-old boy from Tanzania. In September of 2015, Brysoni sustained severe burns after surviving a fire in his home. Neighb...
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April 12, 2016
Brysoni received surgery to restore motion in his hand.
“Extension contracture release was done successfully and skin grafting took well. Brysoni was discharged with a much straighter hand and a more flexible wrist,” shares our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation (AMHF).
After the fire in their home that left Brysoni with severe wounds, the family struggled to make ends meet and cover Brysoni’s healthcare costs. Thanks to Watsi funding, Brysoni was able to receive the treatment he needed and is recovering well.
“Brysoni’s mother’s wish was for his son to get well and later on get a good education,” AMHF adds.
AMHF explains that “Brysoni’s mother together with her son were discharged before a final post-treatment picture was taken. Great effort was made to try to reach the patient’s mother without success.” This happens rarely, and we regret that we do not have a post-operative photo of Brysoni to share.
"Extension contracture release was done successfully and skin grafting took well. Brysoni was discharged with a much straighter hand and a m...
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