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Success! Sharon from Kenya raised $1,145 to fund fracture repair surgery so she can walk again.

Sharon
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  • $1,145 raised, $0 to go
$1,145
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$0
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Fully funded
Sharon's treatment was fully funded on December 28, 2022.

Photo of Sharon post-operation

March 20, 2023

Sharon underwent fracture repair surgery so she can walk again.

Sharon’s surgery went well and she was discharged from the hospital the next day. Upon leaving the hospital she was able to move with crutches without difficulty. She had her first check-in a week later and was healing well. Three weeks after the surgery, Sharon came in for a second check-in and provided an update that she has stopped using crutches and was back to walking normally. Sharon was so happy to return to her normal way of life once again.

Sharon says, β€œI was so discouraged when I sustained the fracture. I was forced to stop breastfeeding my baby and that was so hard. I am pleased that I am able to walk and carry out duties alone once again. Thank you so much Watsi for your consideration. I completely had nothing that would help me undergo the surgery. May God bless you.”

Sharon's surgery went well and she was discharged from the hospital the next day. Upon leaving the hospital she was able to move with crutc...

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November 28, 2022

Sharon is a 23-year-old small-scale farmer from Kenya. She is married with two children, aged four years and one year old. Sharon and her husband grow and sell vegetables and take on casual labor jobs to help supplement their income. They have a three-room house for their family.

A week ago, Sharon was grazing her sheep when she tripped on a root. She was located on a hill and fell from a high distance causing her to fracture her right leg. Unable to walk or stand, some neighbors heard her call for help and rushed her to the hospital. Sharon was experiencing severe pain, swelling, and skin traction on her right lower leg. She underwent an x-ray, which showed that she had a fracture on her right femur. She also underwent skeletal traction to realign the bone and keep it in place until she could undergo surgery.

Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare (AMH), can help. On November 29th, Sharon will undergo a fracture repair procedure, called an open reduction and internal fixation, to mend her right femur and allow her to move again. AMH is requesting $1145 to fund this procedure.

Sharon says: β€œIt’s so unfortunate that I broke my leg at a time when my children needed me the most. I am now forced to stop breastfeeding my son, who is still young, but I am grateful as I am still alive. I need your help, and I believe that someday things will get back to normal, and I will be able to be there for my family.”

Sharon is a 23-year-old small-scale farmer from Kenya. She is married with two children, aged four years and one year old. Sharon and her hu...

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Sharon's Timeline

  • November 28, 2022
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Sharon was submitted by SAFE Program Admin, SAFE Program Admin at African Mission Healthcare.

  • November 29, 2022
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Sharon received treatment at AIC Kapsowar Hospital in Kenya. Medical partners often provide care to patients accepted by Watsi before those patients are fully funded, operating under the guarantee that the cost of care will be paid for by donors.

  • November 29, 2022
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Sharon's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • December 28, 2022
    FULLY FUNDED

    Sharon's treatment was fully funded.

  • March 20, 2023
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Sharon's treatment was successful. Read the update.

Funded by 22 donors

Funded by 22 donors

Treatment
ORIF Non Hip (Complex)
  • Cost Breakdown
On average, it costs $1,145 for Sharon's treatment
Hospital Fees
$521
Medical Staff
$3
Medication
$56
Supplies
$359
Labs
$40
Radiology
$12
Other
$154

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