Robert is a 31-year-old husband and father of five children; three of them biological and two of them adopted. His family lives in Kenya, where both Robert and his wife work as small-scale farmers.
Robert was operating his neighbor’s sharp chaff cutter, when he accidentally placed his hand on the machine. His hand was drawn into the machine, which macerated his fingers, causing comminuted fractures of his fingers, and a deep gash in his hand. Comminuted fractures happen when the bone has broken in three or more pieces. Robert was brought to the hospital, where the wound was cleaned, X-rays were taken, and plans were made for surgical treatment of his injuries.
Robert is worried because he cannot work due to his injuries, and his wife is also unable to work as she recently gave birth to their new baby. Additionally, he cannot afford to pay for the surgery that the doctors are recommending.
Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Robert receive treatment. On March 21st, surgeons at AIC Kapsowar Hospital will perform contracture release surgery with skin graft and flap, to promote faster healing of the tissues in Robert’s hand. Now he needs your help to fund this $1,478 procedure.
Roberts says: “I am in a lot of pain, and unable to independently perform my day-to-day activities. Please help me to get well soon so that I can go home and resume working, as my family is dependent on me for the provision of their basic necessities. I am hopeful that I will learn other ways of earning a living when I fully recover.”