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URGENT: Kenyan burn victim child looking for a temporary host family in Boston
Stella Akoth
PHOTO: Stella Akoth, a Kenyan child who suffered severe burn accident.PIC by Courtesy
 
By:
Harrison Maina
Posted:
Jun,09-2015 20:15:46
 
Stela Akoth is a bright 16 year old girl who lives in Chemelil, a town in rural Kenya. She suffered severe burns when she was two years old from a kerosene lamp explosion and as a result, she is disabled and is excluded from many activities that her peers enjoy.

However, an amazing story is unfolding---After her concerned teacher contacted a local non-profit organization, a network of people came forward and now, she has an opportunity of a life time. She will be flown to Boston to receive surgery at the Shriners Hospital by a world-renown surgeon for child burn victims. Her medical expenses, living expenses, and air fare will all be provided by donors and charitable organizations like the Children's Burn Foundation.

A Boston host for Stela and her guardian in between Stela's surgeries is the only missing piece at this point. We have 3 prospective host families but would like to have a few more on our list in case things fall through for one reason or another.

Would you be able to host?

Stela and her guardian are due to arrive in early June. First, Stella will be seen by the surgeon to determine a plan. She will likely undergo a series of surgeries. Please be prepared to provide two beds and use of a bathroom and kitchen for a maximum of a couple of months. If you could provide meals, that would be helpful.

A TV station in Kenya covered Stela's story:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEgCajOODV4

Funds are being raised through the Children's Burn Foundation for Stela and other burn survivors:childburn.org/donate Please enter "Stela" in the comments section.

Contact Yasuko Voccio if you are interested in helping or have any questions atogasawara_yasuko@hotmail.comor 857-231-1254 (cell). Thank you for your interest. 

You can also contact the New England Kenyan Welfare Association officials for more information at:

978-809-5560, 781-953-2490

Thank you for your interest.

Team Stella
 
 
Source:
Ajabu Africa News