John is a small-scale farmer from Kenya, married with three children. While his wife manages the household, she also helps him on the farm. He previously raised livestock but sold them to cover his children’s school fees.
Eight months ago, John sustained an injury after he fell chasing away a wild animal that was trying to attack his sheep. He went to a medical facility a few days after the fall and an X-ray showed a fracture to his knee. A long leg posterior splint was applied and he advised to undergo surgery to correct his fracture, but he could not afford it and went back home.
John had another fall and sustained a fracture on his thighbone. He successfully underwent surgery repair at our medical partner’s care center. Fully recovered, he resumed light ploughing in his small farm. Earlier this month however, he slipped and fell down again, and sustained a fracture. He is presently in pain and has swelling on the injury site. An X-ray showed a shinbone fracture that needs surgery. John is unable to finance his treatment and is requesting for help.
Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner’s care center, AIC Kapsowar Hospital, can help. On March 14th, John will undergo a fracture repair procedure, called an open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF). He has hope that he will recover and continue with his normal activities in the farm. Now, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $941 to fund this procedure.
John says, “I have experienced three consecutive issues with my right leg, and previously undergone successful surgery. I don’t know why I had to face such challenges while going through an unstable financial situation. Please assist me in having this surgery, and I pray that God restores my health so that I will be able to perform my daily activities in the farm like I used to.”