In 2019, Doc and his mother, Nyaruen, moved to the Kakuma Refugee Camp in Kenya. Here, access to specialist care, supported by Kids Operating Room, meant his life could finally change. Doc underwent surgery and treatment. Just one month later, he took his first steps. His mother wept with joy: “I thought he would never walk.”
Today, Doc is an active seven-year-old who not only walks but also runs and plays football with his friends. He proudly wears his Manchester City jersey as a member of the local community team, the Superboys. He plays football three times a week and dreams of becoming a doctor to help others the way he was helped.
His mother couldn’t be prouder. “He’s just like any other child now. He goes to school, plays, and has big dreams for the future. I am so thankful to everyone who made this possible.”
Before coming to Kakuma, Doc’s condition seemed insurmountable. South Sudan lacked the resources to treat him, and the idea of finding care felt impossible. The facilities and surgical expertise provided by Kids Operating Room at Kakuma Refugee Camp have not only transformed Doc’s life but also brought hope to countless families like his.
Today, Doc’s story stands as a testament to the life-changing impact of access to care in underserved communities. For his mother, it’s simple: “Thanks to the doctors, my son has a future.”
I want to be part of the solution. The impact I can make here is so much greater than if I were in a metropolitan setting. This is where I chose to be.
A future where anything is possible
They’ll make it happen. Surgery made it possible.
