Sixbeth is a friendly nine-year-old boy. He is the only child to his single mother, with whom he spends most of his time, especially since he has not yet been able to start school. Sixbeth’s mother farms vegetables, which she sells at a local market in order to care and provide for her son. She works hard to make ends meet.
When Sixbeth was one year old, he accidentally dipped his left hand into a pot of hot porridge and sustained extensive burns. Overtime, contractures have formed, tightening the skin around his burn. This has caused Sixbeth to have limited use of his hand, and an inability to move his fingers freely.
Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Sixbeth receive the life-changing treatment he need. On March 4th, surgeons at their care center, Arusha Lutheran Medical Centre, will perform a burn contracture release surgery, which will help Sixbeth to better use his hand and fingers. African Mission Healthcare is asking for $874 to help Sixbeth and his mother fund his procedure.
Sixbeth’s mother says, “It’s been difficult to seek treatment for my son due to my financial constraints. Please help my son.”