“My wife and child depend on me,” explains John. “I want to get well soon so that I can work again and provide for them. I thank God for the people that saved my life and have been helping my family through this difficult time.”
John is a 26-year-old married husband and father who lives in Kenya, in a small wooden house he built himself. He works as a casual farmer to provide for his family, and often takes a motorbike taxi to and from work sites. Several months ago, a man ambushed John’s taxi, chased John and assaulted him. Hearing John’s screams, several people came to his rescue and saved his life, though his leg was badly damaged.
“John is not able to walk without support and is in severe pain,” report our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation. “He has not been able to work since early February due to the injury. If surgery is not done, John is likely to suffer severe infection which could lead to amputation of his leg.”
For $660, we can fund open reduction and internal fixation surgery to repair John’s broken leg. After surgery, John will be able to walk again and return to work.