Ian is 23 years old and a recent university graduate from Kenya. He has a degree in Mathematics and Physics, and like many young graduates, he was looking forward to securing employment, building a career, and supporting himself and his family. He is the second-born in a family of three boys. His father is a carpenter who, after years of hard work, recently established his own carpentry workshop. His mother supplements the family’s income through a small business selling toothbrushes and toothpaste within the community.
Following graduation, Ian was in a motorcycle accident, which has left him in the hospital for the last three months and anxious about his ability to work and support his family in the future. Ian was unconscious for 50 minutes before being rushed to a healthcare facility, where investigations revealed an open fracture of the left tibia. He underwent open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) and was later discharged.
Unfortunately, his recovery was complicated by infection. During follow-up, the surgical wound showed signs of deterioration, prompting debridement and wound washout procedures. Despite these interventions, the condition worsened, eventually developing into a draining sinus with persistent pus discharge. Seeking more specialized care, Ian was referred to African Mission Healthcare.
Although his facial injuries had healed, the damage to his lower limb was extensive. He was admitted immediately for aggressive limb-salvage treatment aimed at eliminating infection, preserving function, and preventing amputation. Since admission, Ian has undergone several major procedures under the care of both orthopedic and plastic surgery teams. These have included metatarsal pinning, application of an external fixator, free flap reconstruction with venous grafting to cover the tibial defect, and split-thickness skin grafting (STSG). Despite these efforts, the flap later became necrotic, leading to flap breakdown, persistent infection, and delayed wound healing. As a result, further surgery was required. Through daily wound care, close monitoring, and intravenous antibiotics, the infection is gradually coming under control, and the wound is beginning to heal.
The orthopedic and plastic surgery teams are preparing for another major reconstructive procedure involving flap coverage, external fixation, and split-thickness skin grafting. This surgery is essential to provide durable soft-tissue coverage, stabilize the limb, promote healing, and maximize Ian’s chances of keeping his leg and regaining mobility.
Ian is scheduled to receive reconstructive surgery on his leg on August 24th. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,500. to fund Ian’s procedure and care.
Ian shares, “I have been in hospital for three months. The medical team has been encouraging me to be patient because we’ve come a long way to give up now. I do understand that I still have further procedures, and I pray to God for success in the coming procedures. I was worried about my government insurance coverage and was worried because my family has been struggling financially for transportation and food. I always prayed to God for provision, and indeed he provides in miraculous ways. Please help me pay for this surgery and also pray for success. Looking for a day I will get back on my feet.”