Issack is an 18-year-old student from Garissa County in Kenya. He is the last born child in a family of five siblings. His mother is the sole provider for the family and sells farm products in the market. Issack’s father lost his sight in 2007 and later, he was affected by stroke, making it difficult for him to support the family.
Issack started complaining of pain in his ankle in 2012 and he later fell and broke his right leg. He has since not been able to go to school because he cannot bend his right leg and experiences pain and numbness. Issack had previous surgeries on this leg, supported by crowdfunding, but now he requires an open reduction internal fixation (ORIF) surgery.
If not treated, Issack will not be able to walk comfortably with his right leg. Chances of the condition developing further infections are possible. For $1,410, AIC Kijabe Hospital will be performing an ORIF surgery to correct his fractured right femur.
Issack says, “Once I get well I want to go back to school and study hard to be an engineer.”