Kelvin is a motorcycle (bodaboda) rider from Kenya. Kelvin was a passenger motorcycle rider (bodaboda) and was on his way to work when he hit a donkey cart. His jaw and left shoulder broke on impact. Kelvin was rushed to the nearest hospital where first care was administered and put on painkillers. The pain was intense and could not be eased by painkillers. His parents brought him to Kijabe. After the review was done, surgery to repair the mandibular fracture was advised. If not treated, Kelvin will not be able to feed on hard solid foods, and working will be difficult. Further, he will be at risk of further complications on the closed fracture. Kelvin has since been dependent on family, friends and well-wishers for well-being. He had no savings whatsoever and cannot raise the funds needed for his surgical care. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner can help. On October 17th, Kelvin will undergo a fracture repair procedure, called an open reduction and internal fixation. The surgery will allow Kelvin be able to feed well and reduce further complications. Now, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $640 to fund this procedure. “I am not sure I still want to operate a motorbike taxi when I recover,” says Kelvin

Amumpeire is married with a history of having lost one of her children on the day of birth due to birth asphyxia and anther one a few months after birth. She is recommended to deliver her current pregnancy by caesarean section due to poor obstetric history. Amumpeire's parents are small-scale farmers. She was born in a family of seven siblings, but are now remaining five with two boys who are not yet married but are working in Kampala. All the girls are married and they practice small-scale farming. She withdrew from school after having completed senior four; she could not continue due to lack of school fees. Ampumpeire practices small-scale farming while her husband is a mobile trader. She had an obstetric scan indicating one intrauterine fetus in cephalic presentation with normal features. After having been reviewed by the doctor, Ampumpeire was recommended to deliver by elective caesarean section for a better delivery outcome. We expect to restore her lost hope by enabling her to successfully undergo her delivery. Amumpeire says, “I expect I have a successful surgery, a living baby, and a happy family."

Viden is a 7th grade student from Cambodia. He is the youngest of four siblings and enjoys playing soccer, swimming, and listening to music. He hopes to become a police officer when he grows up. In April 2019, Viden was in a severe motorcycle accident and was in a coma for three days. Afterwards, the accident left Viden with injuries to his left arm. He has been diagnosed with a brachial plexus injury on his left side. The brachial plexus is a nerve network that transmits signals from the spine to the shoulder, arm, and hand. Injuries to this nerve network can result in loss of function and sensation. He has pain in his arm and is unable to flex his wrist or move his shoulder or elbow. Viden traveled to our medical partner's care center to receive treatment. On December 6th, he will undergo a brachial plexus repair surgery. After recovery, he will be able to use his arm again. Our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, is requesting $637 to fund this procedure. "I hope that I will be able to move my arm normally again and I will be able to return to school without difficulty."