February 8, 2021
Samuel is a young student from Kenya. He is the third child in a family of four. His mother is a widow who is raising the family on her own. His father passed away three years ago and his mother works as a manual laborer washing clothes for a living.
Around November 2020, Samuel fell from a bridge and landed in water resulting in multiple fractures of his pelvis, elbow, and femur. These fractures have made him immobile and unable to use his limbs. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner can help. On February 8th, Samuel will undergo a fracture repair procedure, called an open reduction and internal fixation. This procedure will help him heal and walk again. He will also not be in pain anymore. Now, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $1,094 to fund this procedure.
Samuel’s mother says, “My son cannot stop crying, and he is in so much pain. He cannot walk or use his hand. Kindly help Samuel walk again.”
Samuel is a young student from Kenya. He is the third child in a family of four. His mother is a widow who is raising the family on her own....
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March 30, 2021
Samuel underwent fracture surgery to walk again.
Samuel was scheduled for ORIF hip procedure after he sustained multiple fractures of the pelvis, elbow, and femur. The hip surgery revealed that Samuel’s wound had an infection which necessitated additional debridement. Additionally, Samuel’s hand also had an advanced infection in left humerus canal and therefore it was found that an urgent amputation was necessary to help stop the infection from spreading. Samuel will need to be under observation for a while before being discharged home.
Samuel’s mother shared, “I am thankful that he got the medical intervention and saved his leg. But I was shocked to learn that he will lose his hand due to infection. I wish we had resources to take him to the hospital early he could have saved both his legs and arm.”
Samuel was scheduled for ORIF hip procedure after he sustained multiple fractures of the pelvis, elbow, and femur. The hip surgery revealed ...
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