By Merry Broughal | Project Manager
We are so Thankful for you and your support to Olalo of Hope-Kenya’s Urgent Medical Care Fund!
During a recent visit to Kenya, a severe injury occurred to a local young man playing in a soccer tournament over in the next town. It was quite the physical game, as always, but this time when he was slammed to the ground by the other team, he landed hard and couldn’t get up...couldn't move.
We got the call back in town inquiring if we had the funds to hire a taxi to bring him back to the hospital for treatment. The team had traveled to the game on the back of motorbikes and bringing the injured player back that way was impossible.
Thanks to you, the funds were available to hire a taxi to bring him back to town and cover all his hospital expenses. The drive to the hospital was long, bumpy and uncomfortable due to miles of road construction. It certainly didn’t help with his pain level.
X-rays were taken and thankfully nothing was broken, however he spent days in the hospital unable to walk and even sit up which was very concerning. It was painful and lonely for him but at least the pain medication helped to take the edge off his pain...as long as he didn't move.
Eventually we were able to carry him home to rest in his own home and complete his recovery.
If there had not been a medical fund, he probably would have recovered at home eventually though enduring severe pain throughout his recovery. He was lucky his injuries were not worse.
Others sustain injuries that won’t improve over time without medical intervention. Sadly were that the case, many would not recover or be left with a lifetime of disabilities or incapacity.
We are thankful this was not the case with our young soccer player and he did receive medical care.
We are so grateful for you and your generous support for the lives you touch through the urgent medical care program. Thank you for giving the gift of healiing and hope!
Merry
Olalo of Hope-Kenya
By Merry Broughal | Project Manager
By Merry Broughal | Project Manager
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