Mohammed is a bright and hopeful 13-year-old from Kenya. His mother is a single parent who is currently unemployed and receives support from relatives to care for her family.
Three months ago, Mohammed was playing football with his friends when he tripped and suffered a severe injury to his left leg. He was unable to stand for several minutes and limped home in pain. His mother took him to a nearby clinic, where the medical team bandaged his leg. However, without proper treatment, his condition worsened, and three months later, he continues to live with a painful, bent leg and cannot walk properly or play the sport he loves. A generous well-wisher recently brought Mohammed to our facility, where scans revealed that he has broken bones that require an ORIF surgery for proper healing. Without this surgery, Mohammed’s ability to walk normally will remain impaired. Mohammed has also been out of school since March due to the financial strain on his family. Despite everything, he remains hopeful, dreaming of the day he can walk without pain, return to school, and pursue a brighter future.
Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner can help. On September 26th, Mohammed will undergo a fracture repair procedure, called an open reduction and internal fixation. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,500 to fund this procedure to restore Mohammed’s mobility and allow him to continue his education.
Mohammed said, “I want to walk like before, without pain, so I can return to school.”

