This is Hannah, an 83-year-old woman from Kenya who is full of life! Don’t let her age fool you– Hannah is active and stays busy by socializing and doing daily chores.
Hannah recently slipped and fell, which resulted in a femoral head fracture. The femoral head is the top part of the upper leg bone, which connects to the hip. The fracture is causing Hannah pain and has left her unable to walk. Since the accident, Hannah has been unable to maintain her normal activities, and has become dependent on her niece and nephew to feed and care for her. If not treated, Hannah will remain unable to walk and eventually the fracture may not be able to heal correctly.
Despite her injury, Hannah still has a smile on her face. “When I was well, I could go to the farm and get my own food. Now, my family members have to do everything for me. I want to be well and be independent,” she says.
Hannah needs surgery to heal her fracture, which costs $1,125. “We expect after surgery, the fracture will unite and Hannah will be able to walk again. She will be able to take care of herself,” describes our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation. Let’s help her out!