Carlos, just before his 17th birthday, was riding second on a motorcycle when a large dog came out onto the road. The motorcycle couldn’t avoid the dog and Carlos was thrown rather violently from the bike. Between his friend and himself, he suffered the most severe injuries- a gash on his left thigh which was almost but not quite hitting his femoral artery as well as another severe road rash and cut on his right shin. He helps support his mother, sisters and a handful of nieces and nephews. Being one of the main earners for his family, they didn’t have the funds to take him to the free clinic daily for wound cleaning.
That is where a FAME partner got to step in.
They called and asked if we could come and help clean his wounds and provide care.
For two weeks I went to their house and helped wash the wounds, change bandages, and reapply the ointments. It might sound silly, but FAME’s supply of anti-adherent gauze pads were the only ones we could find. NOT a single medical supply or pharmacy here sells that style of gauze. On three occasions I took him to checkups and stitches removal at the free government run clinic and hospital. They were so impressed at how quickly his skin healed.
The materials that FAME supplied provided me the opportunity to not only provide medical healing but a time to read scripture and pray with the family. Carlos is not a believer and already has struggles with drugs (selling and using) as well as alcohol. We have known him for 5 years and with this accident, he realized how the Lord watched over him. We continue to pray for Carlos and for his heart to continue to be softened towards the Lord.
That is exactly what you make possible every day- as you partner with FAME, supplies are shipped, teams are sent, clinics are built, and ambulances are acquired.
Thank you for your partnership!