Support Urgent Medical Care for 7‑Year‑Old Victim
Age: 7 years old
Hospitalization: 17 days and still admitted
His leg and foot were severely damaged in a hit‑and‑run accident. He has already undergone multiple surgeries, and more procedures are expected. One of his feet has significant bone fractures, leaving him unable to walk at this time.
A young boy was recently the victim of a devastating hit‑and‑run accident. He was rushed to the hospital with severe injuries and is now in intense pain as he fights to recover. His single mother, already struggling to provide for her family, is facing overwhelming medical bills and daily expenses she simply cannot afford.
What Happened
The boy was walking to school when a speeding car struck him and fled the scene. The impact left him with serious injuries that require ongoing medical treatment, medication, and follow‑up care. His mother has been by his side every day, doing everything she can, but the financial burden is far beyond her reach.
She must pay out‑of‑pocket for:
Hospital stays
X‑rays and scans
Medication
Transportation to and from the hospital
Follow‑up treatment and rehabilitation
For a single mother with limited income, these costs are impossible to manage alone.
Why This Fundraiser Matters
There is no insurance or financial safety net for families like theirs. Without outside help, this young boy’s recovery may be delayed or, worse, interrupted simply because the family cannot afford the care he urgently needs.
Your support will:
Cover his hospital bills
Pay for medication and pain management
Support follow‑up treatment and rehabilitation
Provide basic needs for the family during this crisis
Relieve the mother’s overwhelming financial stress
Every contribution, no matter the size, brings this family closer to stability and healing.
We are unable to share photos at this time without the consent of the boy’s parent, as he is a minor. Once we receive permission from his mother, we will provide updates along with pictures and details about his medical condition.
How the Funds Will Reach the Family
All donations will be received in the United States and transferred directly to the boy’s mother in Asmara through trusted remittance services. This ensures the funds reach them quickly and safely.
Transparency is a priority, and updates will be shared as the boy continues his recovery.
How You Can Help
If you’re able, please consider donating to support this young boy’s healing and to help his mother through this heartbreaking crisis. Even a small gift makes a real difference.
You can also help by:
Sharing this fundraiser
Sending a message of encouragement
Keeping this family in your thoughts
Your kindness will help a child in pain and a mother who is doing everything she can to save her son.
Thank you for standing with them during this difficult time.
Tesfazghi Foundation is organizing this fundraiser from San Jose, CA, to support a young boy in Asmara, Eritrea, who was injured in a hit‑and‑run accident https://www.tesfazghi.org/a-young-boys-fight-for-recovery-after-a-tragic-hit-and-run/
Organizer
Tesfazghi Foundation - Non-profit organization www.tesfazghi.org
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