Peris is a 67-year-old woman from Kenya. Peris is married and practices subsistence farming with her husband–a type of farming where the majority of crops or livestock raised are used to provide food for the farmer and their family.
On May 4th, 2023, Peris was preparing to go to church when she was hit by her cow. She was rushed to a nearby hospital where she received an x-ray. The images revealed a left patella fracture that requires surgical attention. Now, Peris is unable to walk or use her leg due to the fracture and is in chronic pain.
Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare (AMH), can help. On June 7th, Peris will undergo a fracture repair procedure called open reduction and internal fixation. During the surgery, AMH’s surgeons will use a fixing device such as plates or screws to stabilize Peris’s bone. After the procedure, Peris will be able to walk again. Now, AMH is requesting $1,500 to fund this procedure.
Peris says, “I was well and walking. However, my cow hit me and broke my knee. I need the surgery to walk.”