Sheila is a hardworking 11-year-old student. Her family shared that she is a bit shy and together they live in the Kibera area of Nairobi. Sheila is the second born in a family of four children. She is in grade 5 and loves reading and playing with other children. Her mother works as a casual labourer doing hand laundry while her father is a casual labourer at construction sites. Sheila’s family income is limited, barely enough to sustain their family.
On July 7th, Sheila went to school as usual, but as she was going home in the evening she was hit by a vehicle that lost control when overtaking another. She was hit on the leg and when taken to a hospital an x-ray showed she had sustained a closed fracture femur of the left leg. She now needs surgery to treat the fracture. Sheila is in pain and delay in treatment may lead to malunion and she may never be able to use her leg again. Sheila is unable to attend school because of the accident and is eager to get back as soon as possible.
Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner can help. On August 10th, Sheila will undergo a fracture repair procedure, called an open reduction and internal fixation. Sheila will longer be in pain, she will be able to use her leg, attend school and resume her normal life. Now, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $1,049 to fund this procedure.
Sheila’s mother who is feeling anxious said, “My daughter has suffered a lot since this accident, and I would be very grateful if assisted so that she can be well and be able to walk again to continue with her studies.”
