Emmanuel is a “boda-boda” or motorcycle taxi driver in southwest Uganda. He and his wife, Naume, have four children. The eldest two are currently in school. Emmanuel also has a small food stall, where he sells roasted meats on weekends. Naume works as a subsistence farmer.
While driving on a slope a few days ago, Emmanuel’s brakes failed. He crashed, sustaining an open fracture to his left tibia that needs to be repaired. He is scheduled to undergo repair surgery on March 11.
Emmanuel works hard to support his wife and children, but there is very little left over to pay hospital bills. Our medical partner, The Kellermann Foundation, is requesting $358 to fund Emmanuel’s treatment. He is also contributing $7.
“I appreciate so much what the donors are doing for me,” says Emmanuel. “I know it will take a while, but I look forward to my leg healing so I can continue working for my family.”