Urgent Medical Saves and Changes Lives in Kenya

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

As I prepare to head back to Kenya in a few days, I want to take this opportunity to THANK every one of you who has given the gift of life and health through your donations to Olalo of Hope-Kenya’s Urgent Medical Care project.

You have allowed Olalo to step in and assist when medical help was needed.  You have enabled Olalo to help people of all ages….babies and adults, young and old; people like these…

An 18-month old in the hospital suffering with meningitis; or a new mother suffering with complications from a c-section.

The number of days combined that they spent in the hospital is 12. Twelve days.

The total bill for both…everything included…$229.01. 

Doesn’t take a lot to impact so many lives in need of Urgent Medical Care in Kenya.

It would be nice to say at some point the need to cover medical costs will be gone, eliminated, never needed again…but, even here in the U.S. where we have the best medical care, medical events will always occur, interventions will continue to be needed.

Heading back to Kenya soon will bring new needs to light, many coming to ask for help for themselves or loved ones.  It is with your continued support we will be able to meet as many needs as possible.

And for that, we Thank You for allowing us offer hope, health and life through your generous support!

Nyasaye Odwedhu!
Merry Broughal
Project Manager