March 8, 2023
Sesilia is a 12-year-old student from Tanzania who was born and raised in the remote village of a Maasai community where her parents are subsistence farmers. She enjoys art classes and has a passion for painting and writing short stories. It is her dream to be a portrait painter.
In 2013, while staying with her grandmother, Sesilia was involved in an accidental fire that burnt her right arm and chest. Sesilia’s wounds took three months to heal and left her with damaged skin on her right hand and chest that limited her mobility.
Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is helping Sesilia with treatment. On March 10th, surgeons at their care center will perform a burn contracture release surgery to help her use her hand freely. Now, she needs help to fund this $832 procedure.
Sesilia says, “I would like to be able to fully use my right hand. I wish I’ll be able to help with heavy chores around the house and at school.”
Sesilia is a 12-year-old student from Tanzania who was born and raised in the remote village of a Maasai community where her parents are sub...
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October 9, 2023
Sesilia received a successful hand surgery.
Sesilia had a successful surgery for her hand and is in good health following her procedure. She is now in post-operative care learning how to change her bandages. She additionally has a splint on her arm to assist healing and reduce the risk of another contracture. She will have nursing care until her wound heals completely and then start therapy to help with her right wrist range of motion. This treatment will help reduce the pain she felt around her wrist while performing her daily activities.
Sesilia says, “Thank you so much for the treatment. I am hoping my hand will be okay after it is fully healed.”
Sesilia had a successful surgery for her hand and is in good health following her procedure. She is now in post-operative care learning how ...
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