Benson is an 18-year-old student from Kenya. He is the eldest in a family of 8 children. Benson’s father is a farmer, while his mother is a housewife. Benson is a very focused young man who wants to become famous. He shared his hope that if he can undergo surgery on his hand, he will be able to study hard, join the university, and one day become a politician and help people from marginalized areas.
When he was young, Benson had an accident and fell on a burning fire. As a result, his hands and fingers were severely burned and sustained contractures. At school, he faces difficulty with writing; and at home he cannot bathe well, hold things, or help his parents.
Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is helping Benson receive treatment. On December 1st, surgeons at their care center will perform a burn contracture release surgery so that he can regain some use of his hand and finger. Now, he needs help to fund this $840 procedure.
Benson shared, “If I can get help to undergo surgery on my hands, I can be able to do my own things rather than depending on my younger siblings for help.”