Dismas is a 26-year-old man who is very talkative and cheerful. Dismas works as a laborer getting jobs where he can and was employed recently to take care of a household in his small town. His parents passed away when he was young, so he stayed with his uncle when he was growing up. After he completed his schooling, Dismas joined a polytechnic program to pursue skills in plumbing. Dismas was married in 2017 and now has two children.
On April 19th, Dismas presented to the hospital with a history of pain on his left thumb joint following a motorcycle accident. Dismas was a passenger on the motorcycle, which lost control and fell over. He also sustained wound lacerations on his face. After being reviewed by clinicians and undergoing an X-Ray, doctors confirmed he had left thumb metacarpophalangeal dislocation. Surgeons attempted to do a closed reduction surgery, but it was unsuccessful. Dismas was then planned for an open reduction and external fixation procedure to fix his painful dislocation.
Unfortunately, Dismas cannot afford the cost of his care. He works hard to make ends meet and support his family. Dismas appeals for financial support for the treatment he needs.
Fortunately, he is scheduled to undergo an open reduction and external fixation surgery on April 23rd. Our medical partner African Mission Healthcare is requesting $801 to cover the total cost of his procedure and care. Once recovered, he will be free of pain and will be able to move and use his hand comfortably again.
Dismas shared, “It’s barely been a month since I was employed and we have just re-united with my family. My hope is to get treated so that I can resume work, and continue supporting my family and be together with them.”
