Morris is a 43-year-old farmer from Kenya. He is the third in a family of five siblings: two brothers and one sister. He lost the other brother in a road accident. He was brought up by a single mother whose parents had separated when they were little kids. The same family conflicts made him drop out of school in grade three and start working on other people’s farms. He got married but also separated from his wife seven years ago. She left behind two kids.
He has a piece of land that he bought from his savings. He grows maize and beans for home consumption. The surplus is sold to pay his children’s school fees. He also kept two cows and some goats, but they were sold to pay for the hospital bill. He has built two single-room timber houses, one of which is occupied by his children. The children help with the farm and other house chores during school holidays.
The condition started in January as a small bump that kept increasing. The swelling later burst and left an open wound. He was admitted to our facility for 13 days with a history of septic wounds. He is prone to infections and difficulty healing.
Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is helping Morris receive treatment. In March, surgeons will perform a skin graft procedure. He will heal well and be able to work well. Now, Morris needs your help to fund this $1,124 procedure.
Morris says, “I was left with nothing after paying my hospital bill already. Kindly help me get this treatment.”