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Success! James from Kenya raised $1,049 for fracture repair surgery.

James
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  • $1,049 raised, $0 to go
$1,049
raised
$0
to go
Fully funded
James's treatment was fully funded on November 9, 2021.

Photo of James post-operation

November 11, 2021

James underwent fracture repair surgery.

James had successful treatment and his family is feeling relieved and excited.

Once healing takes place, James will stop needing to depend on his mother and will be able to go back to working. This will enable him to support to his children, who fully depend on him.

With a bold smile, James said, “It is good that our neighbor directed us here where we received this kind gift. I am very happy and pray that God may bless all of you. I now have confidence that soon my leg will be healed and I can start hustling for my family.”

James had successful treatment and his family is feeling relieved and excited. Once healing takes place, James will stop needing to depen...

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August 26, 2021

James is a hardworking man coming from the outskirts of Nairobi and is a father of two daughters, one in college and the other having completed high school recently. He is separated from his wife and takes up casual labour to make ends meet. He is a jovial man.

In August, James was involved in an accident when a motorcycle hit him as he walked on a footpath. The motorcycle driver escaped leaving him in pain. He was taken to a local hospital for first aid and then to a district hospital. He had an x-ray done but was only given pain medication and advised to wait for the bone to heal on its own. However, James’ mother decided to bring him to Nazareth hospital. His leg is painful and swollen and he is not able to walk at all. James was recommended to undergo an ORIF surgery to repair the fracture.

Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner can help. On August 30th, James will undergo a fracture repair procedure, called an open reduction and internal fixation. The surgery will allow the fractured bone to heal with ease allowing him to walk easily again. Now, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $1,049 to fund this procedure.

James says, “I am glad there is hope for my leg to be treated so that I can go back to my normal life.”

James is a hardworking man coming from the outskirts of Nairobi and is a father of two daughters, one in college and the other having comple...

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James's Timeline

  • August 26, 2021
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    James was submitted by Edward Mugane, Impact Assessment Coordinator at African Mission Healthcare.

  • August 30, 2021
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    James received treatment at Nazareth 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.

  • September 1, 2021
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    James's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • November 9, 2021
    FULLY FUNDED

    James's treatment was fully funded.

  • November 11, 2021
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    James's treatment was successful. Read the update.

Funded by 24 donors

Funded by 24 donors

Treatment
Nazareth - ORIF
  • Cost Breakdown
On average, it costs $1,049 for James's treatment
Hospital Fees
$459
Medical Staff
$0
Medication
$26
Supplies
$379
Labs
$104
Radiology
$31
Other
$50

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Ku

Meet Ku, a 21-year-old from Thailand. He lives with his parents, four younger brothers, and one younger sister. Two of his brothers are in school, while his parents and other siblings practice subsistence farming. Ku works as a day laborer, providing the sole income for his household. In his free time, Ku enjoys gardening, growing vegetables, and looking after his family's two cows. In March, Ku was in a driving accident that caused his motorcycle to fall onto his left leg, fracturing his left thigh. He was brought to a clinic before being referred to the local hospital. After an x-ray confirmed his diagnosis, he was referred to our medical partner's hospital for further treatment. Currently, Ku is experiencing a lot of pain and cannot move or lift his left leg, sit up, or leave the hospital bed. With the help of our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund (BCMF), Ku will undergo surgery on March 13th to reset his fractured bones and ensure proper healing. This procedure will help him walk again and live pain-free. He will also be able to go back to work and will no longer require a caregiver. BCMF is requesting $1,500 to fund Ku's surgery. Ku shared, "I feel so upset. I never thought I would become like this [bed-bound]. I want to get surgery soon so that I can recover and go back to work. If I'm not working, my family could have a problem. I had to borrow money from my friend [to pay for basic expenses while getting treatment]. I want to go back to work and pay back my debt."

38% funded

38%funded
$583raised
$916to go

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