Omar is a 26-year-old worker and the third born in a family of five children. His father passed on a long time ago so he lives with his siblings and their mother. He dropped out of campus when he was in his second year due to financial constraints and he started trying to get work where ever he could so as to support his mother in providing for their family.
Early last year, Omar was employed in a big hotel in Nairobi, Kenya where he was working as a delivery man using a motorcycle. He earned a small amount of money that enabled him to pay for his medical insurance and support his mother at home. Unfortunately, he was involved in an accident in his line of duty. He is now depending on his mother for everything and his mother is a cleaner whose job is unpredictable and unreliable. He now has nothing to depend on as a source of income and cannot find funds to support his surgery. He is appealing for financial assistance so he can get back to work.
In August 2022, Omar was involved in a motorcycle accident that caused a fracture in his right leg. Immediately, he was taken to a nearby facility where he was reviewed and then admitted. He had sustained bilateral tibia fractures and both of them needed procedures in order to recover well. He had medical insurance that enabled him to undergo his first surgery which was successful. He recovered well and he walked without as much difficulty as before. The surgeon prepared him for another surgery and when pre-authorization was done the insurance company approved an amount that was not enough for his surgery as it is a complex one. It is still difficult for him to walk and he is in chronic pain.
Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner can help. On May 31st, Omar will undergo a fracture repair procedure, called an open reduction and internal fixation. This procedure will help him to walk easily again and consequently, he will be able to work and help his mother in getting their daily basic needs. Now, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $1145 to fund this procedure.
Omar says, “I really pity my mother who works so hard to see that I don’t lack. I am looking forward to getting well so that I may help her as she is now becoming old. Please help me.”